Bonn Center for Reconciliation Studies

At the Bonn Center for Reconciliation Studies, researchers from diverse disciplines—such as the humanities, social sciences, law, and history—work collaboratively to develop theories and methodologies aimed at understanding, analysing, and promoting processes of reconciliation.

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Research Objectives

When, why and how is "reconciliation" achieved in different cultures - after a ceasefire or a first public commitment to peace? How are the terms “reconciliation” and “peace” used in different cultural and historical contexts, when and why? Scientists research these questions and develop a "paternalism-free" working definition of "reconciliation" that enables a dialogue with the cooperation partners and future-oriented cooperation in the field of development policy.

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Mesa redonda “Argentina a 50 años del golpe: los derechos humanos en jaque,”

A cincuenta años del golpe de Estado civico-militar en Argentina, y en el marco del Día de la Memoria por Memoria, Verdad y Justicia, les invitamos, junto con el Instituto Iberoamericano de Berlín, a la mesa redonda “Argentina a 50 años del golpe: los derechos humanos en jaque,” que tendrá lugar el próximo 24 de marzo a las 18:00 hs en el Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut (SPK), Salón Simón Bolívar , Potsdamer Str. 37, 10785 Berlín.

New publication: „Geschlechterzuschreibungen der (Un-)Versöhnlichkeit“

We are pleased to announce the publication of the anthology „Geschlechterzuschreibungen der (Un-)Versöhnlichkeit“, edited by Christine G. Krüger and Victoria Fischer.

German Colonialism and its First Genocide

On 11 March 2026, scholars and experts gathered in Bonn to discuss the historical and political dimensions of German colonialism and the genocide against the Herero and Nama in Namibia.

First Colloquium on Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies

On 29 January 2026, the Bonn Centre for Reconciliation Studies (BCRS), in cooperation with the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC), hosted the First Colloquium on Peace, Conflict and Reconciliation Studies in Bonn. The event was jointly organised by Rosario Figari-Layús (BCRS) and Conrad Schetter (BICC).

Wednesday Mar 11, 2026

Panel discussion: German Colonialism and its first Genocide

Academy of International ...

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

As Europe rethinks its foreign policy amidst shifting global political relations, one question remains central: Can cooperation succeed without confronting ...

Tuesday Jan 20, 2026

Zwischen Erinnerung und Neuanfang

Universität Bonn, ...

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Podiumsdiskussion: Zwischen Erinnerung und Neuanfang: Versöhnung und Transitional Justice in Post Konflikt Kontexten Mit dem Ziel, unterschiedliche ...

Tuesday Jan 13, 2026

Versöhnung – eine Utopie? KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT IM GESPRÄCH

Theater Bonn

07:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Neuer Antisemitismus – Versöhnung und das Recht auf Unversöhnlichkeit Schon seit einigen Jahren spricht man über die Entwicklung eines »neuen ...

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025

Konflikttransformation im Fokus

Universität Bonn, ...

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Podiumsdiskussion: Konflikttransformation im Fokus: Ansätze im Wandel und aktuelle Herausforderungen Mit dem Ziel, unterschiedliche Perspektiven zu ...