Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)

23/04/2026

Today we mourn the loss of our dear colleague, Chief Accountant Lorna Quilario Sandberg, who passed away 15 April 2026.

Lorna was employed since 1 September 2000 and she managed PRIO’s accounting and payroll with great precision and reliability. She was a highly valued colleague who will be deeply missed, both professionally and personally.

Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. Her funeral is held today 23 April at St. Hallvard’s Church in Oslo.

Today we morn the loss of our dear colleague, Chief Accountant Lorna Quilario Sandberg, who passed away 15 April 2026.

22/04/2026

Are you looking to learn more about the politics and international relations of the Mediterranean and the Middle East this summer?

Join the Barcelona summer school organized by IBEI, Catalonia International and IEMed in collaboration with the PRIO Cyprus Centre among other organizations. The summer school consists of a number of interactive courses taught by experts of international reputation. These will be complemented by networking meetings with practitioners and public conferences.

Follow the link to learn more about the course and sign up:

Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle EastIntroductionCoursesFacultyGeneral informationAdmission ProcessFees and ScholarshipsThe Fred Halliday AwardRoundtables and EventsGeneral conditions of registrationPrevious EditionsThe Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the....

21/04/2026

The airstrikes on Iran since the end of February are said to have destroyed 9799 buildings, killed nearly 50 high-ranking military and political leaders, and cost at least 1,701 civilian lives. Tomorrow the USA’s ceasefire with Iran will expire. What will happen then?

Read more about what PRIO researchers have to say about the topic here:

The crucial question remains unanswered: What has actually been achieved politically?

20/04/2026

Join our event tomorrow morning on how experiences of women affected by conflict-related sexual violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina reflect a long and often incomplete struggle for recognition, justice, and healing.

The experiences of women affected by conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Bosnia and Herzegovina reflect a long and often incomplete struggle for ...

17/04/2026

Attacks on schools create damage far beyond the classroom. New PRIO research shows lasting impacts on children, communities and future opportunities.

Protecting education in conflict is essential for recovery and peace.

Read more:

The recent bombing of a girls’ school in Iran, killing at least 165 schoolgirls, is a stark reminder of how brutally war affects children.

13/04/2026

PRIO Research Professor Hilde Henriksen Waage has been awarded the 2026 Fritt Ord Prize – a proud and well-deserved recognition of her decades of courageous, research-driven work.

Hilde's commitment to questioning power and advancing transparency in Norwegian foreign policy continues to strengthen public debate and democratic accountability.

Congratulations, Hilde! 👏

Historian and PRIO Research Professor Hilde Henriksen Waage has been awarded the 2026 Freedom of Expression Prize by the Fritt Ord Foundation, in recog ...

08/04/2026

Do you want to learn more about the cultural aspects of violent conflict and peaceful coexistence?

Join this PhD-level course from PRIO's Research School on Peace & Conflict:

Culture, Conflict and Politics: Introduction to interpretive theory and methodology
📍 PRIO, Oslo
📅 28–30 October 2026

Participants may earn 5 ECTS with an approved essay. The course requires in-person attendance.

🔗 Apply by 4 May:
https://www.peaceconflictresearch.org/courses/79

03/04/2026

PRIOs Marta Bivand Erdal er gjest i den nyeste episoden av AfriPod, der hun snakker om migrasjon og hva som får mennesker til å flytte.

“Demografisk sett ligger ikke fremtiden i Europa. Hvis vi tør å forestille oss verden om 50 eller 100 år, kan det hende at det er vi som håper at noen fortsatt vil komme til Europa – og til Norge.”

Hør episoden her:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ca5ZsqtxokqV2uFFFo6Fq?si=gJc69-GKSh-fukQrE013AQ

Afripod · Episode

01/04/2026

🇨🇾For Cyprus National Day, PRIO highlights the vital work of our PRIO Cyprus Centre, supporting colleagues and friends on the island. Since 1974, Cyprus has remained divided, and the situation continues to be complex, with debates over whether recent developments promote peace or reinforce division.

At the same time, rising regional tensions, including the Iran conflict, are affecting Cyprus through increased military activity and security concerns. This makes the work of building knowledge, dialogue, and peace even more important than ever.

Learn more by visiting the PRIO Cyprus Centres website👇

30/03/2026

On 24-26 March the PRIO Centre on Gender, Peace and Security organised a workshop on 'Civil Society’s Role in Monitoring Ceasefire Agreements and other Conflict-Related Agreements'. The workshop was organised as an activity of the Nordic Women Mediators_Norway, in collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The workshop gathered 16 civil society representatives (mainly women) from a handful of conflict situations for 2.5 days of intense training, exchange of experiences and networking. This was one of those events where research meets policy and practice in a most meaningful way!

We were supported by a stellar group of resource persons, including Kristin Lund, Sylvia Rani Thompson, Juanita Millan Hernandez, William J Hovland, Atif Hammed, Tetiana Kyselova, Siri Aas Rustad, and Elisabeth Lothe 👇

Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), NOREF Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution, CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.

27/03/2026

Shaping the Eastern Mediterranean 🌊

PRIO Cyprus Centre is a key partner in a new report on the future of the Eastern Mediterranean, outlining six critical issues: trade, energy, gender equality, education, water, and social inclusion.

Director Harry Tzimitras highlighted that the challenges and opportunities extend beyond narrow geographic boundaries, requiring concerted action across climate, energy, migration, and security.

Read more👇

A new report by the Mediterranean Growth Initiative, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Cyprus Office, and PRIO Cyprus Centre examines the challenges and opportunities facing the Eastern Mediterranean. Politis to the Point is the media partner of a webinar series, which explore its findings.

27/03/2026

🎊 Congratulations to Justin Hastings and David Ubilava (University of Sydney) on receiving The Journal of Peace Research 2025 Best Visualization Award for their article, “Agricultural Roots of Social Conflict in Southeast Asia.”

Using geospatial data, the authors show how harvest-time-dependent shifts in employment and income affect political violence and social unrest across eight Southeast Asian countries (2010–2023).

Read the full announcement⬇

Justin V Hastings and David Ubilava have been awarded the Journal of Peace Research 'Best Visualization Award' for their journal article entitled 'Agri ...