The 15th Symposium on the Contributions of Psychology to Peace is hosted by Sapienza University of Rome in collaboration with the UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti in Florence, from 21 May to 27 May. The theme is Bridging Across Generations: Turning Research into Action for Children and Families and its program aims to capture the research topics and priorities not only of peace psychology, but also of the host country and its convening partner the world’s leading child rights organization, UNICEF. The program examines pressing research issues for children and families, but also focuses on how to leverage findings to make the most of them in programming, policy and advocacy and bring about change at all levels for children and families. To enrich the cultural experiences of peace and conflict, the program also spans several geographical locations, taking place in Rome, Assisi, Rondine, and Florence. Visits to historical places of significance to peace and conflict are enriched by engagement with local organizations concerned with peace and justice, including those that save refugees crossing the Mediterranean, provide livelihoods for migrants, seek justice from wrongs inflicted by the Mafia and other criminal organizations, and empower young people whose lives have been affected by conflict. |
Symposium streams
The conference program and the abstracts in this booklet are organized around the following thematic streams relevant to children and families:
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