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Academic University College for Non-Violence & Human Rights
الكلّيّة الجامعيّة للّاعنف وحقوق الإنسان
TypeSecular academic private institution
Established2014
FoundersWalid Slaybi and Ogarit Younan
Location
Lebanon
LanguageArabic, with English and French
Websitewww.aunohr.edu.lb

The Academic University College for Non-Violence & Human Rights (AUNOHR) is an independent, secular, and non-profit higher education institution established in 2014 in Lebanon. It focuses on non-violence studies and practices, offering unique academic and professional programs. It is the first institution of its kind in Lebanon and the Arab world.[1]

History

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a Picture of the Founders of the university, Walid Slaiby and Ogarit Younan
Founders of the university, Walid Slaiby and Ogarit Younan

AUNOHR was founded by Walid Slaybi and Ogarit Younan, who have been advocates for non-violence since the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990). The idea for the university was conceived in 2008 and launched as a pilot model from 2009 to 2011. During this phase, 74 students from six Arab countries completed the program.[2] Based on the pilot's success, AUNOHR officially opened in 2014 under Lebanese law through Ministerial Decree No. 487. Classes began in the 2015–2016 academic year.[1]

Campus

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The first campus of the university located in a beautiful town at the mountain in Mount-Lebanon.

Initially, the university operated from a rented building owned by a social institution, later moving to a countryside location in Mount Lebanon. Its administrative offices are in downtown Beirut, in the Gemayze district.

Academics

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AUNOHR offers postgraduate programs, including Master’s degrees and University Diplomas, with plans to introduce Bachelor's and Ph.D. programs. Its curricula focus on the following specializations:

  • Non-Violence Education
  • Modern Training
  • Conflicts and Mediation
  • Human Rights Theater
  • Philosophy and Non-Violence Strategies
  • Media and Non-Violence Communication
  • Citizenship
  • Human Rights
  • Non-Violence and Human Rights Culture

The university adopts an interactive and practical learning approach, combining philosophical depth with innovative applications.[3]

Individual Study Programs

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AUNOHR offers a "free study program" for individuals interested in specific courses without enrolling in a full degree program. These courses can later be credited towards a degree.[3]

Students

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A photo souvenir of the first group of students at AUNOHR
The first group of students joining the Pilot Model of AUNOHR university from six Arab countries (Photo souvenir with professors and the founders).

The university attracts students from Lebanon and other Arab countries, ranging in age from 22 to 68, with diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds. AUNOHR plans to expand its offerings to international students in English and French.[4]

Advisory Council and Board

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AUNOHR has an Academic Council, a Board of Trustees, and a Council of Fellows. Its International Advisory Council includes prominent global figures such as Nobel Peace laureates, philosophers, and advocates of non-violence and human rights. Notable members have included Jean-Marie Muller, Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Mairead Maguire, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Arun Gandhi, and Kim Phuc Phan Thi. This council plays a key role in guiding the university's mission and strategic initiatives.[5]

Faculty

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The late French philosopher of Non-Violence, Jean-Marie Muller, lecturing in AUNOHR
The late French philosopher of Non-Violence, Jean-Marie Muller, lecturing in AUNOHR

AUNOHR’s faculty includes academics and pioneers in non-violence from Lebanon and around the world. Professors develop innovative syllabi that integrate non-violence into various disciplines, such as law, sociology, media, and the arts.[3]

AUNOHR’s faculty includes academics and pioneers in non-violence from Lebanon and around the world. Professors develop innovative syllabi that integrate non-violence into various disciplines, such as law, sociology, media, and the arts.[3] The university also focuses on training a new generation of faculty members who specialize in non-violence and human rights education. Faculty members come from diverse backgrounds and countries, including France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, India, and Brazil, among others.[6]

Partnerships and Cooperation

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AUNOHR collaborates with local and international institutions, including:

Notable Achievements

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  • The establishment of Lebanon’s National Day for the Culture of Non-Violence on October 2, 2016.[9]
  • Integration of non-violence culture into Lebanon's national school curricula. [10]
  • Unveiling the "Knotted Gun" sculpture in Beirut in 2018, symbolizing peace and non-violence.[11]
  • Establishing the Arab Non-Violence Library and Translations.
Arun Gandhi in his first visit to Beirut – Lebanon invited by AUNOHR university
Arun Gandhi in his first visit to Beirut – Lebanon invited by AUNOHR university at their ceremony of launching the National Lebanese Day of Non-Violence on October 2nd, 2018.

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Academic University College for Non-Violence and Human Rights". Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  2. ^ "La première université de la non-violence au Liban : 70 étudiants de six pays arabes". L’Orient-Le Jour. 2011-06-15.
  3. ^ a b c d "Academic Programs". AUNOHR Official Website. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  4. ^ "La non-violence pour contrer la folie meurtrière qui gagne le Liban et la région". L’Orient-Le Jour. 2010-05-25.
  5. ^ "Advisory Council Members". AUNOHR Official Website. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  6. ^ "Faculty Overview". AUNOHR Official Website. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  7. ^ "Agreement between Birzeit University and AUNOHR". Birzeit University Official Website. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  8. ^ "An-Najah Signs an MOU with AUNOHR in Lebanon". An-Najah National University Official Website. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  9. ^ a b "Chaire UNESCO "Social Work and Non-Violence"". Université Bordeaux Montaigne. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  10. ^ "The culture of non-violence will take place in the heart of Lebanese school curricula". CPNN. 2018-06-03. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  11. ^ "Non-violence Day, Beirut, Lebanon - The Non-Violence Project Foundation". nonviolence.com. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  12. ^ "Chirac Foundation Prize". Agenda Culturel. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  13. ^ "Gandhi International Award 2022". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
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