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Here students gain expertise in human rights and peace studies through interdisciplinary academic coursework, nonviolence training, and hands-on experience. Faculty and scholars form unique interdisciplinary partnerships and access research on social justice and nonviolence\u2013including one of the largest human rights data sets in the world.
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International Nonviolence Summer Institute 2026<\/h2>

The 27th Annual International Nonviolence Summer Institute 2026 at the University of Rhode Island will be an on-campus nonviolence training\/conference experience! Join our
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Trainer Spotlight<\/h2>

The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island (URI) recognized Dr.\u00a0Charles\u00a0Collyer with the International Nonviolence Trainer’s Award on October 9, 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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