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15 Careers in Peace and Conflict Studies

When you go into peace and conflict studies, you’re studying an interdisciplinary field that covers areas like history, philosophy, political science, sociology, criminal justice, and more. The field analyzes violence, non-violence, and how to create peaceful, sustainable systems. Because the field is broad, there are many career options for students of peace and conflict studies. Here are fifteen:

International social worker International aid worker Community organizer
Human rights officer Resettlement officer Human rights lawyer
Legal advocate Public relations officer Diplomat
Policy analyst Researcher International mediator
Conflict resolution specialist Trauma specialist Nonprofit director

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