Mauricio Garcia Duran S.J.

Mauricio Garcia Duran S.J.

    20032024

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    Mauricio García-Durán is a Jesuit priest, BA in political sciences (University of Los Andes) and in theology (University Javeriana), MA in Philosophy (University Javeriana) and PhD in peace studies (University of Bradford – UK). He has dedicated 35 years to researching and accompanying processes in the fields of armed conflict, peace processes, mobilization for peace, reconciliation and human mobility (forced displacement, migration and refuge). He was director of the Center for Research and Popular Education / Program for Peace (CINEP / PPP), coordinator of the Jesuit Network with Migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean; director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Colombia and Latin America. He participated as synodal father in the Amazon Synod held in Rome between October 6 and 27, 2019. For 10 years he has been a professor of the chair of “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” at the Javeriana University in Cali and since January 2023 he has been the director of the new PhD in Peace Studies. He has published 11 books and 85 articles or chapters on the aforementioned topics.

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Education

    PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bradford

    Award Date: 20 Jul 2006

    Master, Magíster en Filosofía, Universidad Javeriana

    Award Date: 03 Dec 2003

    Bachelor, Politólogo, Universidad de los Andes Colombia

    Award Date: 03 Mar 1984

    Minciencias Category

    • Non classified

    Keywords

    • JC Political theory

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