International Peace Research Association Explained

International Peace Research Association
Formation:	1964
Leader Title:	Secretaries General
Leader Name:	Matt Meyer Marìa Teresa Muñoz
Website:	https://iprapeace.org

The International Peace Research Association is a global network of academics. It was founded in 1964 and promotes peace by supporting national organizations, hosting conferences, publishing and supporting the publication of peace-promoting journals.

Organization

The International Peace Research Association was founded in 1964^[1] and is a global network of educators and researchers who collaborate on peace-building activities.^[2]

The association encourages national and international peace-building education and supports the dissemination of peace-promoting research.

The 2023-2025 co-secretaries generals are Matt Meyer and Marìa Teresa Muñoz.^[3]

Activities

The association organizes a biannual conference, sponsors peace journals, and publishes a newsletter.^[4]

In 1973, it formed the Peace Education Commission, that identifies and describes the work of International Peace Research Association members.

See also

• Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association (affiliate)
• Peace and Justice Studies Association (affiliate)

Notes and References

1. Percival . Mindy Andrea . 1989 . An intellectual history of the Peace Education Commission of the International Peace Research Association . 36004558 .
2. 10.1080/07488008708408733 . International peace research association . 1987 . Alger . Chadwick F. . Medicine and War . 3 . 49–52 .
3. Web site: Governing Council (2021 – 2023) . 2022-04-29 . iprapeace.org.
4. Deodato Rivera, Greetings, Education for Peace: Reflection and Action, Magnus Haavelstrud (editor), University of Keele, UK, IPC Science and Technology Press, 1974, p10