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Peace Science Research Center of Nanjing University

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Peace Science Research Center is a peace studies organization under School of History, Nanjing University. The organization is an extension center which was dedicated to cause attention of peace issue in Nanjing City and promoted the peace education, researches and organized events. The most significant accomplishment is the application of international peaceful city for Nanjing in 2017 and certified by World Peace Association. It is also the first city in China to join the organization.[citation needed]

history

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Since 2001, Nanjing started to develop the culture of peace.[1] In 2004, Chen Liu, the professor of School of History, Nanjing University, lead his team compile the Peace Science text book from elementary school to graduate school. They translate the 10 most representative Peace Studies books; take Peace Science to society and campus.[2]

In April 2016, Peace Science Research Center of Nanjing University was founded. Chen Liu, the professor of School of History was the first director.[3] On March 1, 2017, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization qualified Nanjing University for the UNESCO Chair on Peace Studies. Nanjing University gears to international standards by doing research and training also encourage the cooperation of international professionals and Peace Science Research Center.[4] On September 4, 2017, the "International Peace City Association" announced to the world that Nanjing became the 169th international peaceful city, and it is also the first city in China to join the organization.[5] On August 9, 2019, Peace Science Research Center held C9 International Summer School and NARPI Peace Summer Camp aim to widen global horizon and improve practical experience of C9 students by communicating cooperating with students and experts from other countries.[6] Facilitated by Peace Science Research Center, UNESCO and Nanjing signed MOU on September 21, 2020, co-hosted the Nanjing Peace Forum for three consecutive years. The first Nanjing Peace Forum was held in the same year in Nanjing.

References

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  1. ^ "海内外专家学者建议把南京打造成国际和平城市". www.gov.cn.
  2. ^ "国家公祭日︱南大历史系教授刘成:创建和平是对创伤历史的最好记忆和修复_中国江苏网". jsnews.jschina.com.cn.
  3. ^ "关于成立和平学研究所的公告". history.nju.edu.cn.
  4. ^ "联合国教科文组织和平学教席简介". ias.nju.edu.cn.
  5. ^ "中国首座!南京成为第169座国际和平城市-新华网". m.xinhuanet.com.
  6. ^ "南京大学关于举办2021年C9国际暑期学校的通知". jwc.fudan.edu.cn.