Center for International Peace and Reconciliation

The Center for International Peace and Reconciliation (CIPR) is a think-tank based in Baltimore, Maryland  dedicated to fostering peace and reconciliation in divided societies across the globe. Founded in May  of  2016,  the CIPR has four main functions:

·         To produce research projects on peace and reconciliation  that can be used to inform  the general public, scholars, journalist, and  policy makers;

·         Advocate for public policies and legislation that address the root causes of conflict and at the same time encourage peace,  respect human rights, justice, and equality;

·          Champion programs that bring members of divided communities together to face the past, acknowledge the present, and plan for the future;

·          Professionally train and equip  students, scholars, journalist, and policy makers with the knowledge and advocacy tools they  need to address and challenge many of the  underlying issues that continue to hamper peace and reconciliation in both  domestic and international contexts.