Research for Sustainble Peace

Abstract

This publication highlights research funded through Measure 2.1 of the European Union’s Programme for Peace and Reconciliation, which is administered by the Community Relations Council. The overall aims of Measure 2.1 are to provide opportunities for civil society to promote reconciliation and peace building efforts and to encourage communities in areas which had previously experienced violence or its consequences to develop strategies and activities which promote reconciliation as a means to sustaining peace. The 25 research projects represented in this booklet are undertaking or have completed focused academic work that has the potential to impact the daily lives of people in Northern Ireland. Research can accomplish this through equipping a number of areas, groups and sectors with valuable data that can inform them of the structures, attitudes and practices that may need to be addressed in order to promote social change and peace building.