Welcome to the Civil Resistance 1: The Dynamics of Nonviolent Movements course. We will be your instructors for this course, and we're very glad you're here.
Civil resistance movements have and continue to shape political, social and economic change across the globe. As peacebuilders, understanding the role of nonviolent movements throughout history as well as the ones that currently exist today will help us understand one of the most effective ways of mitigating conflict nonviolently. At USIP, we believe that conflict is inevitable, but it does not have to be violent. Civil resistance and nonviolent movements are powerful examples of this.
We developed this course for activists, civil society leaders, scholars, regional experts, policymakers from governments and international organizations, journalists, religious figures, educators/trainers, and those with a keen interest in how ordinary people are transforming conflicts through nonviolent action. We will hear stories and learn from a variety of practitioners and activists who will challenge us to think critically about conflict. We also look forward to hearing from you and your perspectives through discussion forums and activities!
If you enjoy this course, we welcome you to explore the dozens of others our Global Campus has built. Click 'Back to Network' in the upper left of this screen, then "Courses" to view the full catalog.
Thanks for joining this course. I hope the stories, reflections, and lessons offered in this course will help better prepare you for future engagements. If you have questions or need assistance at any point, please do reach out to our Global Campus directly at globalcampus@usip.org .
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