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Books

Ugorji, B. (2012). From cultural justice to inter-ethnic mediation: A reflection on the possibility of ethno-religious mediation in Africa. Colorado: Outskirts Press.

Book Chapter

Ugorji, B. (2018). Ethno-religious conflict in Nigeria. In E. E. Uwazie (Ed.), Peace and conflict resolution in Africa: Lessons and opportunities. Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Ugorji, B. (2019). Indigenous dispute resolution and national reconciliation: Learning from the Gacaca courts in Rwanda. Journal of Living Together, 6(1), 153-161.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Ethno-religious conflict in Nigeria: Analysis and resolution. Journal of Living Together, 4-5(1), 164-192.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Culture and conflict resolution: When a low-context culture and a high-context culture collide, what happens? Journal of Living Together, 4-5(1), 118-135.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Understanding worldview differences between the law enforcement and religious fundamentalists: Lessons from the Waco standoff case. Journal of Living Together, 4-5(1), 221-230.

Ugorji, B. (2016). Black lives matter: Decrypting encrypted racism. Ethnic Studies Review, 37-38(27), 27-43.

Ugorji, B. (2015). Combating terrorism: A literature review. Journal of Living Together, 2-3(1), 125-140.

Public Policy Papers

Ugorji, B. (2022). Communication, culture, organizational model & style: A case study of Walmart. International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB): A revitalized social movement in Nigeria. International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Bring back our girls: A global movement for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls. International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Trump’s travel ban: The role of the supreme court in public policy making. International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Economic growth and conflict resolution through public policy: Lessons from the Niger Delta of Nigeria. International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Ugorji, B. (2017). Decentralization: A policy to end ethnic conflict in Nigeria. International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Work in Progress

Ugorji, B. (2025). Handbook of Ethno-Religious Mediation.

Editorial Work

Served on the Peer-Review Panel of the following journals: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research; Journal of Peacebuilding & Development; Peace and Conflict Studies Journal, etc.

Serves as the editor of the Journal of Living Together.

Conferences, Lectures & Speeches

Conference Papers Presented 

Ugorji, B. (2021, February 10). The Columbus monument: A hermeneutical analysis. Paper presented at the Peace and Conflict Studies Journal Conference, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Ugorji, B. (2020, July 29). Fostering a culture of peace through mediation. Paper presented at the event: “Dialogues on culture of peace, fraternity and conflict auto-composition: Possible paths to mediation” hosted by Programa de Pós Graduação Stricto Sensu em Direito. Mestrado e Doutorado (Graduate Program in Law – Masters and Doctorate), Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, Brazil.

Ugorji, B. (2019, October 3). Violence and discrimination against religious minorities in refugee camps across Europe. Policy paper presented to the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. [I shared my expertise on how the principles of interreligious dialogue could be used to end violence and discrimination against religious minorities– including amongst refugees and asylum seekers – across Europe]. Meeting synopsis is available at http://www.assembly.coe.int/committee/MIG/2019/MIG007E.pdf . My substantial contribution on this topic is included in the official resolution adopted by the Council of Europe on December 2, 2019, Prevention of violence and discrimination against religious minorities amongst refugees in Europe.

Ugorji, B. (2016, April 21). Ethno-religious conflict in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 25th Annual Africa & Diaspora Conference. Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution, California State University, Sacramento, California.

Speeches/Lectures

Ugorji, B. (2023, November 30). Preserving our planet, reimagining faith as human heritage. Speech given at the Interfaith Weekly Speaker Series event hosted by the Sister Mary T. Clark Center for Religion and Social Justice at Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2023, September 26). Diversity, equity, and inclusion across all sectors: Implementations, challenges, and future prospects. Opening speech at the 8th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at the ICERMediation office in White Plains, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2022, September 28). Ethnic, racial, and religious conflicts globally: Analysis, research, and resolution. Opening speech at the 7th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2022, September 24). The phenomenon of mass-mindedness. A talk given at the Sr. Mary T. Clark Center for Religion and Social Justice’s 1st Annual Interfaith Saturday Retreat Program at Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2022, April 14). Spiritual practice: A catalyst for social change. Lecture delivered at the Manhattanville College Sr. Mary T. Clark Center for Religion and Social Justice Interfaith/Spirituality Speaker Series Program, Purchase, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2021, January 22). The role of ethno-religious mediation in America: Promoting cultural diversity. Distinguished lecture delivered at the International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom, Washington DC.

Ugorji, B. (2020, December 2). From a culture of war to a culture of peace: The role of mediation. Distinguished lecture delivered at the School of Social Sciences graduate program, American University of Central Asia.

Ugorji, B. (2020, October 2). Indigenous peoples and the preservation of nature and environment. Lecture delivered at the Wisdom of the Ancients event. Shrishti Sambhrama – a Celebration of the Earth Mother, organized by the Center for Soft Power in collaboration with Heritage Trust, BNMIT, Wildlife Trust of India and the International Center for Cultural Studies (ICCS).

Ugorji, B. (2019, October 30). Ethno-religious conflict and economic growth: Is there a correlation? Opening speech at the 6th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at Mercy College Bronx Campus, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2018, October 30). Traditional systems of conflict resolution. Opening speech at the 5th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at Queens College, City University of New York, NY.

Ugorji, B. (2017, October 31). Living together in peace and harmony. Opening speech at the 4th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at the Community Church of New York, NY.

Ugorji, B. (2016, November 2). One God in three faiths: Exploring the shared values in the Abrahamic religious traditions — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Opening speech at the 3rd Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at the Interchurch Center, New York, NY.

Ugorji, B. (2015, October 10). The intersection of diplomacy, development, and defense: Faith and ethnicity at the crossroads. Opening speech at the 2nd Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted at the Riverfront Library, Yonkers, New York.

Ugorji, B. (2014, October 1). Advantages of ethnic and religious identity in conflict mediation and peacebuilding. Opening remarks at the 1st Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding hosted in Manhattan, New York.

Panels Chaired and Moderated at Conferences

Moderated over 20 academic panels from 2014 to 2023.

Honorary Awards Presented at Conferences

Detailed information about the awards is available at https://icermediation.org/award-recipients/

Media Appearances

Media Interviews

Interviewed by local and international media, including the August 25, 2020 interview by a Paris based France24 journalist, Pariesa Young, on the violent clash between Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Nigerian law enforcement that occurred in Emene, Enugu state, Nigeria.

Radio Shows Hosted and Moderated

Academic Lectures Hosted and Moderated

2016, September 15 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Religion and conflict across the globe: Is there a remedy? Guest Lecturer: Peter Ochs, Ph.D., Edgar Bronfman Professor of Modern Judaic Studies at the University of Virginia; and cofounder of the (Abrahamic) Society for Scriptural Reasoning and the Global Covenant of Religions.

2016, August 27 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on The five percent: Finding solutions to seemingly intractable conflicts. Guest Lecturer: Dr. Peter T. Coleman, Professor of Psychology and Education; Director, Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (MD-ICCCR); Co-Director, Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4), The Earth Institute at Columbia University, NY.

2016, August 20 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Vietnam and the United States: Reconciliation from a distant and bitter war. Guest Lecturer: Bruce C. McKinney, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Communication Studies, University of North Carolina Wilmington.

2016, August 13 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Interfaith cooperation: An invitation for all beliefs. Guest Lecturer: Elizabeth Sink, Department of Communication Studies, Colorado State University.

2016, August 6 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Intercultural communication and competence. Guest Lecturers: Beth Fisher-Yoshida, Ph.D., (CCS), President and CEO of Fisher Yoshida International, LLC; Director and Faculty of the Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and Co-Executive Director of the Advanced Consortium for Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity (AC4) at the Earth Institute, both at Columbia University; and Ria Yoshida, M.A., Director of Communications at Fisher Yoshida International.

2016, July 30 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Religion and violence. Guest Lecturer: Kelly James Clark, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI; Professor at Brooks College’s Honors Program.

2016, July 23 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Peacebuilding interventions and local ownership. Guest Lecturer: Joseph N. Sany, Ph.D., Technical Advisor in the Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) of FHI 360.

2016, July 16 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a distinguished lecture on Indigenous paradigm alternatives to global crises: When worldviews collide. Distinguished Guest: James Fenelon, Ph.D., Director of Center for Indigenous Peoples Studies and Professor of Sociology, California State University, San Bernardino.

Dialogue Series Hosted and Moderated

2016, July 9 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a panel discussion on Violent extremism: How, why, when and where do people get radicalized? Panelists: Mary Hope Schwoebel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Florida; Manal Taha, Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow for North Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), Washington, D.C.; and Peter Bauman, Founder & CEO at Bauman Global LLC.

2016, July 2 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interfaith dialogue interview on Getting to the heart of interfaith: The eye-opening, hope-filled friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam. Guest: Imam Jamal Rahman, a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations, co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Seattle’s Interfaith Community Sanctuary, Adjunct Faculty at Seattle University, and former host of Interfaith Talk Radio.

2016, June 25 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on How to deal with history and collective memory in conflict resolution. Guest: Cheryl Lynn Duckworth, Ph.D., Associate professor of conflict resolution at Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA.

2016, June 18 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Interreligious conflict resolution. Guest: Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Professor, School of International Service, American University & Senior Adviser, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID).

2016, June 11 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on The Niger Delta Avengers’ war on oil installations in Nigeria. Guest: Ambassador John Campbell, the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York, and former United States ambassador to Nigeria from 2004 to 2007.

2016, May 28 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Threats to global peace and security. Guest: Kelechi Mbiamnozie, Executive Director Global Coalition for Peace & Security Inc.

2016, May 21 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated a panel discussion on Understanding emerging conflicts in Nigeria. Panelists: Oge Onubogu, Program Officer for Africa at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), and Dr. Kelechi Kalu, Vice Provost of International Affairs and Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside.

2016, May 14 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interfaith dialogue interview on The ‘Trialogue’ of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Guest: Rev. Fr. Patrick Ryan, SJ, Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University, New York.

2016, May 7 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on An introspective journey into negotiation skills. Guest: Dr. Dorothy Balancio, Executive Director of the Louis Balancio Organization for Conflict Resolution, and Professor and Program Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

2016, April 16 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Peace and conflict resolution: The African perspective. Guest: Dr. Ernest Uwazie, Director, Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution & Professor of Criminal Justice at the California State University Sacramento, California.

2016, April 9 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on The Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Guest: Dr. Remonda Kleinberg, Professor of International and Comparative Politics and International Law at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and the Director of the Graduate Program in Conflict Management and Resolution.

2016, April 2 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Strategic planning for human rights. Guest: Douglas Johnson, the Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Lecturer in Public Policy.

2016, March 26 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Peace farmer: Building a culture of peace. Guest: Arun Gandhi, the fifth grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi.

2016, March 19 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Building international mediation: Impact on peacemaking in New York City. Guest: Brad Heckman, Chief Executive Officer of New York Peace Institute, one of the largest community mediation services globally, and an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs.

2016, March 12 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Global child trafficking: The hidden human tragedy of our time. Guest: Giselle Rodriguez, the State Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Coalition against Human Trafficking, and Founder of the Tampa Bay Rescue and Restore Coalition.

2016, March 5 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Mental health care for war survivors. Guest: Dr. Ken Wilcox, Clinical Psychologist, Advocate and Philanthropist from Miami Beach. Florida.

2016, February 27 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Law, genocide and conflict resolution. Guest: Dr. Peter Maguire, Professor of law and war theory at Columbia University and Bard College.

2016, February 20 on ICERM Radio, hosted and moderated an interview on Living together in peace and harmony: The Nigerian experience. Guest: Kelechi Mbiamnozie, Executive Director of the Nigerian Council, New York.