The Nordic Center

Strengthening Global Partnerships: NCCT Deepens Cooperation in the United Kingdom

Strengthening Global Partnerships: NCCT Deepens Cooperation in the United Kingdom From bustling conference halls to quiet university corridors, the Nordic Center for Conflict Transformation (NCCT) continues to strengthen its footprint on the global stage. Led by Executive Director Noufal Abboud, a recent mission to the United Kingdom showcased NCCT’s unique approach to peacebuilding—where research, diplomacy, […]

Rethinking Peacebuilding: NCCT’s Mission in Doha

Rethinking Peacebuilding: NCCT’s Mission in Doha From left: Afifa Kallouh (NCCT), Noufal Abboud (NCCT), Dr. Moataz El Fegiery (Doha Institute for Graduate Studies), Kenza Abboud (NCCT) At the heart of NCCT’s mission lies a commitment to sustainable peace that extends beyond the mere absence of violence, advancing both the role of media and the engagement […]

Columbia University Delegation Engages with NCCT on Migration and Conflict Transformation

On July 18, 2025, the Nordic Center for Conflict Transformation (NCCT) hosted a delegation from Teachers College, Columbia University, at its regional office in Tangier, Morocco. The group consisted of 25 graduate students enrolled in the course “Education, Refugee & Migration Policies & Practices in Morocco,” led by Dr. Mary Mendenhall. They were accompanied by […]