Inquiry and Innovation
for Global Peace
PACS Institute is a pioneering peace research and advocacy organization, bridging scholarly rigor with global action. We conduct innovative interdisciplinary research to future-proof global peace and human rights. Our work drives global change by informing high-level advocacy, inspiring reform, and fostering sustainable, equitable peace worldwide.
UN-Accredited NGO in Special Consultative Status
Having Special Consultative Status grants The PACS Institute direct UN access, enabling participation, advocacy, policy influence, networking, and organizing impactful events.
Featured Event
“The Future of Peace”
United Nations | March 2025, Human Rights Council, Geneva
On 24 March 2025, the Peace and Conflict Science (PACS) Institute hosted a panel discussion at the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, examining the complex issue of defining peace in contemporary international relations. Moderated by Anders Reagan, founder and researcher at the PACS Institute, the event critically addressed the absence of a clear, comprehensive definition of peace in international peacebuilding and its implications for research, policy, and advocacy.
Featured Research
“Reframing the Ontology of Peace Studies”
Anders Reagan | May 2023, Peace and Conflict Studies Journal
This paper examines long-standing ambiguities surrounding the concept of peace. It proposes a new framework that reexamines how peace is conceptualized and operationalized. In short, this research helps policymakers define and measure peace more effectively.
Core Values
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Rigorous Inquiry
We commit to an evidence-based approach that challenges conventional paradigms through critical analysis, ensuring every insight is grounded in objective scholarly rigor.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration
By integrating new perspectives, we build comprehensive frameworks that deepen our understanding of peace and human rights, inspiring innovative solutions.
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Transformative Impact
We translate complex academic insights into actionable strategies that empower policymakers and communities to drive tangible, sustainable change toward a more just and peaceful world.
Research
We produce rigorous, peer-reviewed studies that generate novel transformative knowledge about peace and offer robust justifications for universal human rights. Our work fosters informed dialogue and guides policy development, ensuring that innovative ideas lead to sustainable, equitable peace initiatives on the global stage.
Advocacy
Leveraging our special consultative status at the UN, our advocacy efforts transform academic research into actionable policy recommendations, engaging with global policymakers and partner organizations to drive real-world change.
Education
We empower the next generation of peace researchers and NGO professionals through seminars, workshops, and specialized training that translate our findings into practical knowledge and skills.
Innovation
Our innovation work is a creative process that breaks free from conventional research paradigms, allowing us to reimagine the far-flung future of rights-based documents and mechanisms. We galvanize conversation about the current state of human rights, critically evaluating opportunities for improvement and helping to future-proof global frameworks for rights protection.
Contact us.
Join our global network of peace researchers, NGO professionals, and policy advocates dedicated to transforming human rights and peace. Engage with our innovative initiatives, collaborate on groundbreaking research, and participate in exclusive events and dialogues that shape global policy. Share your insights, connect with interdisciplinary experts, and help drive the transformative change that future-proofs our collective vision of peace.