The REACT course consists of a five-week training program focused on peacebuilding and conflict prevention. It is designed for professionals interested in working on issues related to peace operations, international peacekeeping, human rights, conflict analysis and prevention, and security, especially those who wish to work or are already working in international organizations or humanitarian and development contexts.
REACT content is divided into five modules which can also be taken separately.
Module I: Conflict Analysis & Conflict Sensitivity Programming (26-30 May 2025 | Alicante, Spain)
- Conflict analysis and conflict sensitivity programming
- Conflict transformation and prevention
- Social inclusion, gender equality, and violent masculinities
- Conflict sensitive communication, negotiation, mediation, dialogue
- HDP triple nexus
- Theories of Change (TOC) and indicators of change
Learn more about Module I here.
Module II: Protection of Civilians and International Legal Framework (2-6 June 2025 | Alicante, Spain)
- International humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law
- Women, peace, and security agenda
- Accountability mechanisms
- Transitional justice
- Peacekeeping protection of civilians mandate
- Children and armed conflict mandate
Learn more about Module II here.
Module III: Tools and Strategies for Sustaining Peace (9-13 June 2025, Alicante | Spain)
- Security sector reform
- Disarmament
- Demobilization and reintegration
- Governance and election processes
- Organizations’ role in sustaining peace (OSCE, OTAN, UN DPO, AU)
Learn more about Module III here.
Module IV: Risks and Threats to International Peace (16-20 June 2025, Alicante | Spain)
- Human security and economies of conflict
- Transnational organized crime
- Armed conflict and prolonged crises
- Terrorism and armed groups labeled as terrorist
- Radicalization
Learn more about Module IV here.
Module V: HEAT – HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS TRAINING (23-28 June 2025, Segovia | Spain)
Students will undergo a complete five-day HEAT training, in which participants will learn how to deal effectively with risk-associated and emergency/critical situations while deployed on a mission. Deadline for applications is 15 June 2025.
- Awareness of threats and risks
- Personal security
- Safety and security procedures for vehicle movement
- Kidnapping and hostage survival
- Weapons, mines, improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordinances
- Protection of classified and sensitive information
- First aid in hostile environments
- Orientation and communications in the field 4×4 off road driving
- Working with interpreters
- Stress management
- Negotiation and multicultural communication
- Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
- Addressing media
- Leadership
Learn more about Module V (HEAT) here.
How to Apply:
All application documents should be sent to: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org
If you would like to apply for REACT 2025, please send us a copy of the following documents:
- REACT Registration Form (available here)
- Motivation Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recent digital photo, passport size
- Copy of passport
- Proof of highest educational level achieved and copy of academic transcript
- Two letters of recommendation on letterhead. They should include the date and stamp/signature of the entity/person writing the letter.
- English language certificate. In case you do not have one, please contact us and we will arrange a brief telephone interview.
- If you wish to apply for a partial scholarship, please provide a document demonstrating your annual income and employment status (with an official translation into English or Spanish).
Applications and scholarships will be considered in order of arrival until all places are filled. Therefore, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to prepare and submit their applications as early as possible. The application process includes an individual interview.
All application documents should be sent to: iucpm@helsinkiespana.org
