News

  • Research Talk: Understanding the Perpetrators of Extrajudicial Killing - đź•Š Research Talk: Understanding the Perpetrators of Extrajudicial Killing đź•Š Join us for a powerful presentation by Dr. Jacqueline DeMeritt, Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of North Texas, as she explores the psychological, physical, and practical dimensions of individuals involved in extrajudicial killings. đź“… Monday, April 21, 2025đź•‘ 2:00 – 3:30 PMđź“Ť Washburn Hall […]
  • Buying out the Market: How States Co-opt ReligionDuring Democratic Backsliding - đź“š Guest Lecture Announcement đź“š Join us for a compelling lecture with Dr. Brendan Szendro, Faculty Lecturer at McGill University, as he explores how state policies can co-opt religion and contribute to democratic backsliding. đź—“ Friday, April 25, 2025đź•‘ 2:00 PMđź“Ť Washburn Hall #111, 80 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI 02881 In his talk, “Buying […]
  • Civil Conflict and Inter-group Bias: Evidence from Soccer Fields - âš˝ Civil Conflict and Inter-group Bias: Evidence from Soccer Fields âš˝ Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Efe Tokdemir, where we’ll explore how civil conflict shapes social interactions and biases—through the lens of soccer. Using data from Turkish Third League games (1990-2019), this talk will shed light on the long-term effects of conflict […]
  • Forgiveness is Freedom Links & More - Forgiveness is Freedom Home Page Is There Freedom in Forgiveness? URI Forgiveness is Freedom Academy inspires future generations to pursue peace Forgiveness Is Freedom Academy: A Knowledge for Freedom Program Teagle Foundation awards URI grant to support urban high school students
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Events

  • Mindfulness in the Ancient and Contemporary World - On November 3, 2023, 05:00 - 6:30 PM, join us to learn about Mindfulness in the ancient and contemporary world.
  • Music for Peace - 12/5/2023, 5:00 -6:00 PM, join us for an enchanting evening of traditional music with six Tibetan monks.
  • Global Human Rights Report Event - Join us on 12/7/2023, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM for the Global Human Rights report event.
  • Interfaith Festival - Join us on November 9, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM for the Interfaith Festival.
  • The UN in Complex Country Contexts: A Personal Perspective from Neal Walker - Join us for a discussion on the role of the UN in complex country contexts on October 26th at 5:00 PM.
  • One World, One Family - On October 5th at 12:30 PM, join us for a special guest lecture on inner peace.
  • International Day of Peace - Join us in celebration of the International Day of Peace on September 22, 2023.
  • Human Rights Workshop - On May 5th and 6th, 2023 join us for an informative and engaging workshop on the latest human rights issues, datasets, reporting, and advocacy.
  • Physical Yoga, Mental Peace - On May 1, 4:30-5:30 PM join us on the Quad to destress through a session of physical yoga and mental peace with Deirdre Morrison.
  • Frontiers of Human Rights Measurement Conference - On May 6-7, 2023 you are invited to attend the Frontiers of Human Rights Measurement Conference at Shepard Hall.
  • A Social Justice Choir in Performance at URI - On Sunday, March 26th, VOICES 21C, a Boston-based community-focused artists’ collective whose members include several URI Music Department alums, is partnering with The Center for the Humanities and the URI Department of Music to perform a concert at the Fine Arts Center on the topic of mass-incarceration in the US.
  • Pedagogy of Peace in Formal Education - On Friday, March 31, 2023 The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies will host Dr. Larisa Kasumagić-KafedĹľić for a special lecture titled Pedagogy of Peace in Formal Education.
  • Sand Mandala Painting - Starting Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31, 2023, eight Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Mystical Arts of Tibet, Drepung Loseling Monastery, will construct a Mandala Sand Painting.
  • Guest Lecturer, His Eminence Kundeling Rinpoche - Friday, March 3, at 3:00 PM. The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is honored to host His Eminence Kundeling Rinpoche, the 13th Reincarnation of the Kundeling Tatsak.
  • Candlelight Community Gathering for Syrian and Turkish Earthquake Victims - 2/15/2023 at 5:00 PM Join the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the URI community in supporting Syria and Turkey earthquake victims and survivors with the Candle Light Vigil on Wednesday, February 15, at 5:00, Multicultural Center.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration - January 13 – 16, 2023 Join us to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day with the 2023 World House Documentary Film Festival! Click on the link below to register. https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/world-house/content/2023filmfestival
  • Intention Peace with Autumn Francesca - Join us for a special presentation and music for peaceful intention on December 7th at 5:30 PM.
  • Zine Workshop - November 16, 2022 2:00-4:00 PM The Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies is hosting a Zine Workshop that will involve learning how to create a zine about a topic we are passionate about and feel deserves greater attention.
  • International Education Week - On November 16, 2022 Dr. Thupten Tendhar, Coordinator of the Healthy Minds - Inner Peace Project at the URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies, will facilitate this interactive event. Cultivating Sustainable Peace within for mental health, happiness, and human civilization will be discussed.
  • Mu Sochua talking to the audience Sochua Hasn’t Given Up to Rebuild Cambodia - Cambodian human rights activist Mu Sochua gave a guest lecture at URI through the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies on nonviolent activism and protecting freedom and human rights in Cambodia.