Johanna Ospina Garnica

National Network
Netherlands
Address

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The Hague
Netherlands

Telephone
Email if required
E-Mail
johannagraciela@yahoo.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
I am a researcher on peace education and a PhD candidate at Carlos III University in Madrid, Spain. The topic of my thesis is about `The Concept of Peace Education in Armed Conflict Situations, the Case of the Occupied Palestinian Territories´. I also hold a Master Degree on Human Rights and a Posgraduate Diploma on Culture of Peace and Conflict Resolution. I am interested in researching and working on topics such as peacebuilding, human rights, conflict management, peace education and the right to education. I like to work in multicultural work atmospheres, learn new things and know different countries and cultures.
Mission and Objectives

My mission as professional is to contribute in the promotion of peace and the respect of the human rights and the strengthening of peacebuilding capacity through education.
-To research about the role of education in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
-To research about the role of peace education and armed conflict situation.
-To share information and experiences on peace education and peacebulding policies and practices.

Main Projects / Activities

-PhD thesis on `The Concept of Peace Education in Armed Conflict Situations, the Case of the Occupied Palestinian Territories´.
-Research and professional work on peace, conflict management and the right to education.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

-Sharing my experience and knowledge on human rights, peace and the right to education.
-Providing ideas and solutions to strength the work and impact of the network in the Netherlands.
-Contributing in the projects and plans of the different members of the network.
-Providing training.
-Researching in topics that are important for the network.
-Connecting the network with other organizations that share similar goals and values.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

I want to be a member of the he network because I am interested in sharing experiences and knowledge with both Dutch and international organizations that work to contribute in promotion of peace values, dialogue, mutual understanding and social change in the Euro-Mediterranean region. This will be useful for my research and work in the Occupied Palestinians Territories.

Contact (1) Full Name
Johanna Ospina Garnica
Head of the organisation
Johanna Ospina Garnica