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Albert Einstein Institution (AEI)

http://www.aeinstein.org

Aims

The Albert Einstein Institution is a non-profit organisation advancing the study and use of strategic non-violent action in conflicts throughout the world. The institution is committed to the defense of freedom, democracy, and the reduction of political violence through the use of non-violent action.

Activities

The Institution encourages research and policy studies on the methods of non-violent action and their past use in diverse conflicts, sharing the results of this research with the public through publications, conferences, and the media. The institution is also involved in consulting with groups in conflict about the strategic potential of non-violent action. Through courses, workshops, consultations, and the dissemination of written (often translated) materials, the Policy and Outreach Program seeks to help increase the skill, competency, and effectiveness of democratic non-violent movements to achieve liberation from dictatorships and civil, political, or economic oppression.

Publications and other Resources

The Institution's website has much of its research available in over twenty different languages in free PDF format. This includes full-length books as well as shorter studies written by prominent authors in the field of non-violence and peace research. The website also contains many useful resources relating to the theory and practice of non-violence such as frequently asked questions, case studies etc.