AFRICA REGIONAL PROGRAMME
P.O Box 2794, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tel: +251116670547, Fax:+251116180993, Web:www.africa.upeace.org
United Nations University Established through General Assembly Resolution 35/55 of 5th December 1980
2025 Propose Short Courses
- United Nations System, Careers and Engagement Opportunities
Duration: 3 weeks (Hybrid: Online + Leadership Simulations)
DATES: MAY 5-23
COST: Reg: ($50) Tuition: $300
Value: 3 UPEACE credit Course
Who Should Enroll? NGOs, government officials, international affairs professionals, civil society actors, researchers, international relations students, and humanitarian workers.
Assessment: Policy analysis, case studies, UN simulation exercises
Certification: Certificate of APTITUDE from the University for Peace Africa Programme
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:
✅ Understand the history, purpose, and structure of the United Nations.
✅ Analyze the decision-making processes within key UN organs.
✅How to pursue a career with the UN and its agencies
✅UN internships, volunteer programs, and consultancy opportunities
✅How civil society and private sector actors engage with the UN
✅ Explore the relationship between the UN and regional organizations (e.g., AU, EU, ASEAN)
Case studies: Participants will critically analyze key UN interventions in different regions.
Methodology: Guest Lectures & Expert Panels – UN officials and diplomats will share insights on working within the UN system
- Economic Diplomacy and Global Trade Policies
Duration: 2 weeks (Online + Trade Negotiation Simulations)
Who Should Enroll? Researchers,Diplomats, trade negotiators, economic analysts, policymakers, Executives
Date: June 2-13, 2025
Cost: Reg 50$ Tuition: $250
Value: 2 UPEACE Masters Credits
Learning Outcomes:
Principles of economic diplomacy and international trade relations
Trade agreements and regional economic blocs (AfCFTA, WTO, EU-African partnerships)
The role of diplomacy in attracting foreign investment
Case studies: Africa’s engagement with BRICS, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
Methodology: Trade policy simulations, economic impact assessments, policy debates
- Managing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for Social Impact
Duration: 2 weeks (Online + Field-Based NGO Case Studies)
Dates: July 7-18. 2025.
Cost: Reg ($50) Tuition: $250
Value: 2 UPEACE Masters Credit Course
Who Should Enroll? NGO managers, civil society leaders, social entrepreneurs
Learning Outcomes:
NGO governance, fundraising, and financial management
Strategic planning and advocacy for impact
Ethical leadership and sustainability in NGOs
Case studies: BRAC’s model of grassroots NGO management, African civil society networks
Methodology: Real-world NGO case studies, strategic planning exercises, financial management training
- Gender, Peace, and Development
Duration: 3 weeks (Hybrid: Online + Field-Based Gender Analysis)
Dates: August 4-22, 2025
Cost: Reg ($50) Tuition: $300
Value: 3 UPEACE Masters Credit Course
Who Should Enroll? Gender advocates, policymakers, development practitioners, security personnel
Learning Outcomes:
Women’s roles in conflict prevention and peacebuilding
Gender-based violence and legal protections
Mainstreaming gender in policy and governance
Case studies: UN Women’s gender-focused interventions in conflict zones
Methodology: Gender analysis case studies, participatory workshops, feminist peace research
- Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and International Justice
Duration: 3 weeks (Online + Legal Case Study Analysis)
Dates: Septembert 1-19, 2025
Cost: Reg ($50) Tuition: $300
Value: 3 UPEACE Masters Credit Course
Who Should Enroll? Diplomats, human rights advocates, legal experts, researchers
Learning Outcomes:
International human rights frameworks and enforcement mechanisms
Humanitarian interventions and the responsibility to protect (R2P)
Transitional justice and post-conflict legal frameworks
Case studies: The International Criminal Court (ICC) and Africa, UN Human Rights Council interventions
Methodology: Legal case studies, international legal framework analysis, human rights advocacy training
- Project Management for NGOs and International Organisation
Duration: 3 weeks (Online + Practical Project Development)
Dates: October 6-24, 2025
Cost: Reg ($50) Tuition: $300
Value: 3 UPEACE Masters Credit Course
Who Should Enroll? Development practitioners, NGOs, humanitarian workers, government officials
Learning Outcomes:
Conflict-sensitive project design and management
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for impact assessment
Donor engagement, proposal writing, and sustainability planning
Case studies: UNDP-funded peacebuilding initiatives in Sudan and Uganda
Methodology: Hands-on project design, funding proposal workshops, impact assessment training.
- Climate Change, Environment, and Conflict
Duration: 2 weeks (Online + Field-Based Research Option)
Dates: November 3-14, 2025
Cost: Reg ($50) Tuition: $300
Value: 2 UPEACE Masters Credit Course
Who Should Enroll? Environmental policymakers, researchers, community leaders, NGOs
Learning Outcomes:
Climate-induced conflicts and natural resource governance
Environmental justice and policy frameworks
Adaptation and resilience-building strategies
Case studies: Lake Chad water crisis, Sahel desertification and conflict
Methodology: Climate conflict mapping, environmental policy workshops, research presentations
- Diplomacy and International Negotiation Strategies
Duration: 3weeks (Hybrid: Online + Simulation Workshop)
Dates: Septembert 1-19, 2025
Cost: Reg ($50) Tuition: $300
Value: 3 UPEACE Masters Credit Course
Who Should Enroll?
International Relations students, Diplomats, government officials, foreign service officers, international organization representatives
Learning Outcomes:
Principles of modern diplomacy and international relations
Bilateral and multilateral negotiation techniques
Conflict mediation and diplomatic protocol
Case studies: African Union negotiations on regional conflicts, UN peace negotiations
Methodology: Diplomatic role-play simulations, negotiation strategy workshops, case study analysis