International Conference on Conflict Mitigation,

Dialogue, and Reconciliation in Syria, 17-18 November

2016, Beirut - Lebanon

Call for Papers and Participation

The institute for Social Justice and Conflict Resolution (ISJCR) at the Lebanese American
University (LAU) in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious
and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) are organizing a two-day
peer-reviewed conference at the Lebanese American
University - Beirut to address conflict mitigation, dialogue,
and reconciliation strategies in Syria. The conference aims to
map comparative models in identity-conflict societies with a
particular attention given to power sharing arrangements,
local initiatives, and the role of non-state actors and
religious leadership. Innovative approaches to conflict
mitigation and peace-building through dialogue,
deliberation, education, mediation, reparations, and
transitional justice within the Syrian context are of primary
interest.
We welcome papers that focus on the conceptual as well as comparative practical framework of
successful reconciliation strategies applicable to Syria. Papers and presentations that address
the role of religious and local leaders, institutions, Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) in promoting
reconciliation are highly encouraged. Demonstration of reconciliation experiences from the region
that showcase initiatives taken by local leaders, including tribal and civic in promoting
reconciliation are also encouraged to participate. Presentations will be recorded for social media
broadcasting purposes. Selected papers and documented practices will be published in a special
volume.

To participate
Please submit a short abstract along your institutional affiliation, short bio, and contact
information to peer review committee: isjcr@lau.edu.lb by June 30 , 2016. Showcases and full
paper submission deadline is September 15, 2016. There are limited travel grants available by
USIP and KAICIID, please express your interest to receive travel fund when submitting your
abstract. There are no conference registration fees.

Preliminary Conference Schedule

Thursday, 17 November 2016
1. Keynote Speaker by KAICIID
2. Session I: Challenges to conflict mitigation and reconciliation in divided Society and
Syria
3. Session II: Role of religious leaders in reconciliation (Moderated by KAICID)
4. Lunch
5. Session III: Dialogue as a strategy in reconciliation (Moderated by KAICIID)
6. Policy Resolutions and Recommendations I
Friday, 18 November 2016
7. Keynote Speaker by USIP
8. Session IV: Comparative reconciliation strategies in divided society and Syria
9. Session V: Showcases of Local Reconciliation Initiatives (Moderated by USIP)
10. Lunch
11. Session VI: Peace Building through moderation and power sharing (Moderated by
USIP)
12. Policy Resolutions and Recommendations II

For additional information

Please contact:
Lebanese American University
Institute for Social Justice and Conflict Resolution
P.O. Box 13-5053 Chouran
Beirut, Lebanon 2801
Phone Number: +961 1 786456; Ext: 1494
Fax number +961-1-867-098.
email: isjcr@lau.edu.lb
Or, you can directly email the institute director, Dr. Imad Salamey: imad.salamey@lau.edu.lb

Links to Announcement

http://www.conferencealerts.com/show-event?id=171946
http://sas.lau.edu.lb/institutes/isjcr/syria-reconciliation-conference.php