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The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) conducts research on the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups and people.

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Who would be a worthy recipient of the #NobelPeacePrize2024 ?🏅 This year, election observers top PRIO Director @h_urdal 's final list: 🔹 @OSCE ’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights/ @osce_odihr 🔹 #Sudan ’s Emergency Response Rooms 🔹 @UNRWA and @UNLazzarini
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We are now looking for a Senior Research Fellow for the project Holding Aid Accountable: Relational Humanitarianism in Protracted Crisis (AidAccount). Find out how to apply at the link.
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1of2: “Our investigations in Ethiopia was one of the most organized instances of harassment that we have every received. Hundreds of thousands of online messages of hate hit mine and CNN’s social media accounts upon the release of our investigations” @CNN Chief International
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"Israel is using the sledgehammer on Gaza," warns Secretary-general @NRC_Egeland . On a special episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod, Egeland and @JJensehaugen discuss the West's response to the war. Available now:  ᯤ
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2023 Nobel Peace Prize - PRIO Director's shortlist announced: 1. Narges Mohammadi and Mahbouba Seraj 2. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and Juan Carlos Jintiach 3. International Court of Justice 4. Kyaw Moe Tun and Myanmar's National Unity Consultative Council 5. Human Rights Data
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#Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and the #Tigray region have seen one of the deadliest wars in recent years. Conflict researcher @SiriRustadPRIO tells PRIO's Peace in a Pod about the newly revealed shocking figures. New episode out now.  ᯤ
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The UN has not yet received written evidence that staff was involved in the October 7th attacks, @UNRWA chief @UNLazzarini tells PRIO's Peace in a Pod 🎧 Neither has Norway, says State Secretary @akravik79 . Listen now:  ᯤ
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We're excited to announce Peace in a Pod. You'll get to hear expert opinions on the headlines, personal stories from the field, and learn about cutting-edge research. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts - we launch next week! #NowPlaying
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Hospital attacks make headlines, but mobile clinics & health workers are also in the line of fire, say PRIO's Larissa Fast @AidinDanger & @rodekorsnorge 's Tobias Köhler on a new episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod. Available now.  ᯤ
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Ethiopia’s war resulted in more battle-related deaths in 2022 than the wars in Ukraine 🇺🇦 Yemen 🇾🇪 Myanmar 🇲🇲 Nigeria 🇳🇬 Somalia 🇸🇴 Mali 🇲🇱 and Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 combined. More facts on the new conflict death figures out now.
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Today marks a year since a deadly attack against the #LGBTQ + community in Oslo. 🎙️In this new episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod, we hear from Espen, a survivor of the shooting, and Research Professor Kristin Bergtora Sandvik, with host @arnaudsiad . Available now on all platforms
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🎉 @HavardHegre has been awarded a @ERC_Research Advanced Grant of EUR 2.5 million for the project ANTICIPATE - Anticipating the impact of armed conflict on human development👉 Congratulations to Håvard and his colleagues in Oslo and Uppsala! 🎉 #ERCAdG
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BREAKING: A record number of 59 conflicts were recorded last year, making it one of the most violence years since the end of the Cold War. Read more on the state of conflict in the world in our new report:
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The dynamic and innovative team on the project is seeking an experienced project manager with expertise on @EU_H2020 and @ERC_Research . Deadline: October 6. Find out more at the link!
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Narges Mohammadi and Mahbouba Seraj top PRIO Director @h_urdal 's shortlist for the #NobelPeacePrize . To find out why, listen to our new episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod - available now on your favourite podcast platforms.
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PRIO Director @h_urdal presents his 2022 #NobelPeacePrize Shortlist!📜🕊 Based on their professional assessments, PRIO Directors have made it a tradition to offer their personal shortlists for the #Peace Prize. See the 2022 shortlist here👉
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"Narges Mohammadi was at the top of my shortlist. Her win is a tremendous achievement for women's rights in Iran," says PRIO Director @h_urdal following the announcement of the 2023 #NobelPeacePrize .
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BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023 #NobelPeacePrize to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. #NobelPrize
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As #Putin starts his 5th term, how do Russians really feel about their leader and #Ukraine ? Moscow activist @AlekseiMiniailo & foreign policy expert Pavel Baev discuss on a new episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod. Listen now 🎧  ᯤ
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A #Rohingya father talks about the importance of education for a people that for generations has suffered from discrimination and violence. Together with young Rohingya filmmakers, @PRIOresearch presents some snapshots concerning #RefugeeEducation in #Bangladesh . Read more:
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Women and children make up the vast majority of casualties of recent earthquakes in Afghanistan. In this new episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod, @TLTryggestad & fmr. Afghan MP @Fawziakoofi77 talk about the plight of Afghan women #WPSindex  🎧
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We have a new Research Director! Senior Researcher @LouiseKOlsson is taking on leadership of our Social Dynamics Department. Congratulations, Louise!👏
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2of2: “Similarly in Sudan, Russian-backed misinformation was also at play, intended to obscure the extent of Russia’s exploitation of Sudan’s gold resources and to support for the RSF” @CNN Chief International Investigative Correspondent @nimaelbagir
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How difficult is it to predict a #NobelPeacePrize winner? PRIO Director @h_urdal tells CNN's @kimbrunhuber why this year is particularly challenging, and what the Nobel Committee might do.
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It has been one whole year since we launched PRIO's Peace in a Pod! There are now 51 episodes you can listen to on a wide variety of topics. The upcoming year will bring even more, so keep listening!
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Congratulations @juliapalik1 !
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In the PRIO «Situation Room», preparing for the announcement of the 2021 #NobelPeacePrize laureate! #NobelPrize #nobelprize2021
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Follow the #PRIOblog 📝 for commentary on the situation in #Ukraine 👉 #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine
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New #book !📖 Lives in Peace Research: The Oslo Stories explains how PRIO, the world's oldest #peace #research institute, was founded and how it survived through crises. Read the fascinating life stories of 24 of our researchers👉 #LivesinPeaceResearch
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Join us at PRIO Oct. 25-26 for a series of public seminars on artificial intelligence. 4 events, from how AI will change warfare to national perspectives on global AI governance. With experts including @GoldmanSachs & fmr. Google exec. Jared Cohen. 👉
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President of #Germany 🇩🇪 Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited PRIO this afternoon for a closed roundtable discussion with PRIO researchers on the topic ‘Diplomacy and Mediation in the Context of New Conflicts’. It has been a great pleasure and honor to host President Steinmeier.
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“At least 270,000 people have been killed in Ethiopia - it’s been an extremely brutal conflict that has gone under the radar” says PRIO researcher @SiriRustadPRIO . PRIO and @UCDP dig into the new conflict trend data of 2023 at seminar this morning.
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OUT NOW: PRIO Director @h_urdal 's 2023 Nobel Peace Prize shortlist. Read more about his recommendations for this year's prize:
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The deadline for applying to the @UniOslo International Summer School is approaching! You still have time to apply to be part of the PRIO course on Peace Research, all online this year. Apply by February 15⬇️
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We are excited to announce that opening remarks at the PRIO Annual Peace Address on December 8 will be given by Jayathma Wickramanayake, the United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. @jayathmadw
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“What we’ve found in our CNN work is that the audience will find their way to the truth. Despite artificially amplified narratives and increasing disinformation campaigns, people ultimately do get there” @CNN Chief International Investigative Correspondent @nimaelbagir wraps up
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The first episode of #PeaceinaPod is out, with Jørgen Jensehaugen talking about annexation of the West Bank in historical context. Listen wherever you usually get your podcasts!
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Are you interested in Peace Research and want to learn about conceptual and methodological issues within the discipline? Read more and apply here:
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Battle-related deaths are on the rise. 237,000 people died in battle in 2022. Latest figures now out in our global conflict trends report, with @UCDP data.
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We are hiring!📢 Passionate about peace? Do you want to contribute to communicating about peace research at Norway's largest social science research institute, PRIO? We're looking for a Communication Adviser to join our team! More information here👉
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Meet the brilliant students of PRIO's Peace Research Course at @UniOslo 's International Summer School! After running virtually for three-years, the school finally welcomes back students for in-person learning, and we couldn't be happier about it! The future looks bright! 🎓☀️
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The regions most affected by conflict last year: Africa (28 conflicts) Asia (17) Middle East (10) Europe (3) The Americas (1) Read more in our latest report:
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This week on PRIO's Peace in a Pod, @juliapalik1 talks about some of the challenges she faced with her research, her reflections on being an expert from outside the region, and what tips she has for current and future PhD candidates.
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"I am overwhelmed and enormously thankful for this well-deserved choice," says PRIO's Samira Amini Hajibashi on the award of the 2023 #NobelPeacePrize to Narges Mohammadi.
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A dangerous evacuation amid a country in turmoil, and a home left behind. In this special podcast episode of PRIO's Peace in a Pod, we catch up with Senior Researcher Kasia who was evacuated from #Sudan aboard a Spanish military aircraft a few days ago.
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2019 was the year of mass mobilization and protests. We're so excited to showcase our 3 new projects that will address questions like, what happens in the aftermath of successful protests? @SagardTora has the details at the link.
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Today we celebrate our newly minted Dr. Marsh @MarshyNic (at a distance)! 🎉 Here being saluted by his advisor @buhaug Congratulations 🥂
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PRIO’s International Summer School kicks off today! Director @h_urdal greeted the next generation of researchers and policy-makers that will spend their summer at PRIO. Welcome!
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Congratulations to Nils Petter Gleditsch on this well-deserved award! Take some time to read the comments by the award committee, as well as Nils Petter's own comments. Both are great reads!
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PRIO Director @h_urdal congratulates @mariaressa and Dmitry Muratov on being awarded the #NobelPeacePrize : «For many years I have hoped for a prize recognizing the vital work of journalists around the world. Efforts like those of Ressa and Muratov are crucial for #peace
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COVID-19 lockdowns caused many dropouts from #refugee learning centres in #Bangladesh . A #Rohingya teacher explains some of the reasons. Together with young Rohingya filmmakers, @PRIOresearch presents some snapshots on #RefugeeEducation . Read more:
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Several seats at @UniOslo International Summer School were left empty after Norwegian immigration authorities rejected visa applications. The move "undermines an independent and meaningful Norwegian development policy," argues PRIO's @martenilsen .
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Why did Norway 🇳🇴 decide to continue funding @UNRWA following Israel's allegations that some UN staff took part in the October 7th attacks? State Secretary @akravik79 explains on PRIO's Peace in a Pod. New episode out 🎧  ᯤ
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The recording📽 from today’s online lecture, «The Chance for Peace in #Yemen », by Dr. @BinmubarakAhmed will be made available tomorrow (with improved audio!) #PRIOseminar
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Our seminar «How Do We Research War and Peace?» @UniOslo is underway! Amazing student turnout!👌
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Are you interested in Peace Research and want to learn about conceptual and methodological issues within the discipline? Read more about the PRIO Peace Research Course here: Apply here:
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"Violence against black people has been state-sanctioned in the United States for centuries" @kielacrabtree writes about her research on historical state violence against black Americans, and the legacy that propels Black Lives Matter protests today.
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«How do we best respond to global #displacement ? A panel exchange with @UN High Commissioner for Refugees @FilippoGrandi » is underway. On the panel @NRC_Egeland , @MYRMEK , @Oliviermukuta and @GunnRoset #PRIOseminar
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Another @RCN_Norway funding success! @Fjelde will lead a project asking "​Why do some pro-democracy movements succeed while others fail?". Congratulations! Project participants: @SirianneD , @torewig , @carlhknutsen , @espen_g_roed and @NilsWMetternich !
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The news is out! Hajer Sharief and @IlwadElman will be our keynote speakers for this year's PRIO Annual Peace Address. @h_urdal and @ManiHussaini will join them after. We'll be livestreaming and recording it so anyone can watch December 8, 14.00 Oslo time.
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PRIO Director Henrik Urdal’s ( @h_urdal ) personal #NobelPeacePrize Shortlist for 2022 is out now ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on 7 October. Who is on his list this year? Find out here👉
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Wondering about the gendered dimensions of peace and conflict? Want to take part in engaging discussions with diplomats and practitioners? Join us at PRIO for a short course with @prioGPS lecturers @TLTryggestad , @LouiseKOlsson & @IngerSkjelsbaek 📅 Deadline: March 15 📥 Apply
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📢 We’re hiring! PRIO is looking for two new Department Managers💼💼 to support the management of Norway’s fastest-growing social science research institute. 🗓Deadline for applications: 14 February 2022 Read more here👇
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If you only have 56 seconds: Communicator Indigo summarizes some of @harpviken 's points from the PRIO blog about Afghanistan's army. And look out for a podcast episode tomorrow on the current situation.
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Powerful words said by @IlwadElman about the importance of youth inclusion in peacebuilding processes in the PRIO Annual #PeaceAddress2020 #OsloPeaceDays
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New podcast series FAIR: Ethics in Peace Negotiations now available! @KristofferLiden and @henrik_syse  consult with experts on what the core ethical considerations in peace negotiations are, and what makes peace negotiations fair.
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The fruitful results of the leisure time mushroom hunting at the PRIO getaway!
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Want to work at PRIO? We now have an opening in the Centre on Gender, Peace and Security. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team and work closely with the Centre Director in the development, planning and management of Centre activities.
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We are thrilled to welcome @GenKristinLund as our newest Practitioner in Residence. She will be sharing her expertise and knowledge with us over the next months, and is a wonderfully enriching addition to the institute.
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Today our Director Henrik Urdal has announced that PRIO will donate the ISA participation fee for PRIO participants, rather than reclaim it from @isanet . See his comments below.
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Cancellation of ISA 2020 is a huge financial risk to @isanet . @PRIOUpdates donates all participation fees and encourages all who can afford to do the same. This is a small thing we can all do to help our professional associations in the wake of #COVID19 .
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World-renowned #Economics professor🎓 and global leader in #sustainabledevelopment ♻️ @JeffDSachs is keynote speaker at the PRIO Annual #PeaceAddress 2021! He will deliver his address «Why We Must Avoid a New #ColdWar - And How to Do It» tomorrow 📷: @espenrost / @bistandsaktuelt
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“In less than 8 months, we’ve never seen so many people killed in an armed conflict. We never seen so many aid workers, health workers or journalists killed” @UNRWA chief @UNLazzarini tells the audience at PRIO seminar today.
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Huge congratulations to @carlhknutsen on the ERC Grant!
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“Reaching the peace accord phase of a conflict is difficult, but implementing peace afterward is even more difficult… to achieve it you need a gender perspective on society. This really helps,” Norway’s Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide at the UN High-Level Seminar on Gender &
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Special episode: @harpviken shares his thoughts on why Afghanistan fell into Taliban hands so fast, and what is next. Listen to PRIO's Peace in a Pod wherever you get your podcasts.
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Qatari Minister of State H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi @Dr_Al_Khulaifi @MofaQatar_AR visited PRIO this week to give a presentation on Qatar’s role and approaches as a mediator. Good discussions with the Director of PRIO's Middle East Centre, @harpviken
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PRIO is happy to announce that we will soon be presenting exclusive PRIO beer brewed by our very own staff specially for the occasion of our 60th anniversary! The beer will be available for degustation during the anniversary week.
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📝 Write your Master’s thesis at PRIO! Applications are now open for our student programme. Join a vibrant community of researchers and be an integral part of PRIO's research activities. Deadline: 29 May 2023. Details and requirements on link below.
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On democracy in peril: "Today’s authoritarian-leading leaders come to power through legitimate elections, and use their time in power to undermine democracy and erode its institutions" former Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide at the PRIO Annual Peace Address
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