IAUP/UN Commission on Disarmament Education Conflict Resolution and Peace

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IAUP/UN Co-chair
Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD
Co-Chair

Elizabeth Davis-Russell, EdD, PhD
Co-Chair

IAUP/UN Commission on Disarmament Education, Conflict Resolution and Peace

Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, Co-Chair - Sister Francesca sees the work of this Commission as a natural extension of the University's mission to promote the dignity of the individual and the oneness of the human family.

Elizabeth Davis-Russell, EdD, PhD, Co-Chair

This Commission was established in 1990 under the sponsorship of the International Association of University Presidents in conjunction with the United Nations Center for Disarmament Affairs. Its overall mission is based on three major objectives: to promote peace in our global society; to promote a more equal distribution of wealth and social conditions; and to promote tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect. Membership consists of representatives from colleges and universities spanning every continent except Antarctica.

The Commission has developed and embarked on a multitude of projects that continue today. These include the development of course modules in disarmament education, conflict resolution, and peace introduced at universities in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and countries in the Far East. These modules are taught to potential teachers, security officers, and undergraduate and graduate students. Modules have been translated into languages of the countries in which they are taught, and courses have been and continue to be taught to more than 3,000 students around the world. The Commission has sponsored conferences and workshops around the globe. The Commission’s activities have been reported in national newspapers and have received coverage in newspapers devoted to higher education.

Partnerships
The IAUP/UN Commission works with the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP).
The IAUP/UN Commission works with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
The IAUP/UN Commission has received funding from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization).

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