Gina Lende was the manager for the Eastern Mediterranean project, and founding director of the PRIO Cyprus Centre (2004-2007). She remained affiliated with PRIO through to 2014. Lende holds a PhD in religious studies and was previously an associate professor at the Norwegian School for Theology, Religion and Society. Since 2021 she has worked as a senior advisor at the Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution (NOREF).
Gina Lende is a Contributor on a PRIO project or a publication with a PRIO person, and is otherwise not associated with PRIO.
Gina Lende
Projects
Jul 2020 – Jul 2024
The Power of Ideas: Muslim Humanitarians and the SDGs (HUMA)
The Power of Ideas: Muslim Humanitarians and the SDGs (HUMA)
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013
What's the Deal with Religion? Scrutinizing Religion's role in Peacebuilding
What's the Deal with Religion? Scrutinizing Religion's role in Peacebuilding
Jan 2008 – Dec 2008
Religious Minorities in Peacebuidling
Religious Minorities in Peacebuidling
Jan 2007 – Dec 2010
Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding
Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding
Jan 2006 – Dec 2009
Human Rights in Conflict: The Role of Civil Society (SHUR)
Human Rights in Conflict: The Role of Civil Society (SHUR)
Jan 1997 – May 2011
Human Rights and Peace in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean
Human Rights and Peace in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean
Latest publications
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Kaja Borchgrevink et al. (2024)
Insights on Muslim Humanitarians and the Sustainable Development Goals
Insights on Muslim Humanitarians and the Sustainable Development Goals
PRIO Policy Brief
Gina Lende & Mustapha Hashim Kurfi (2023)
Muslim humanitarian partnerships in Nigeria
Muslim humanitarian partnerships in Nigeria
Conference paper
Lea Kirsten Matthaei (2023)
Ethics in Peace Negotiations: Roles and Considerations According to Experts
Ethics in Peace Negotiations: Roles and Considerations According to Experts
Master thesis
Kaja Borchgrevink, Marta Bivand Erdal & Gina Lende (2020)
Viktige, muslimske ledere
Viktige, muslimske ledere
Popular article in Vårt Land
Gina Lende (2011)
Er religion umoderne?
Er religion umoderne?
Popular article in Stavanger Aftenblad
Gina Lende (2011)
Den nye vinen
Den nye vinen
Popular article in Stavanger Aftenblad
Gina Lende (2011)
Fleire veger til Golgata
Fleire veger til Golgata
Popular article in Stavanger Aftenblad
Gina Lende & Pinar Tank (2008)
Siste forsøk på gjenforening
Siste forsøk på gjenforening
Popular article in Stavanger Aftenblad
Gina Lende (2006)
The Brussels Business Group: Dialogue Across the Conflict Divide in Cyprus
The Brussels Business Group: Dialogue Across the Conflict Divide in Cyprus
Book chapter in Local Business, Local Peace: The Peacebuilding Potential of the Domestic Private Sector
Gina Lende & Pinar Tank (2005)
Ny giv i Kypros-konflikten?
Ny giv i Kypros-konflikten?
Popular article in Morgenbladet
Latest news
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Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018
Glemte konflikter: PRIO Podcast i sommer
Glemte konflikter: PRIO Podcast i sommer
I juni ble årets konfliktdata fra Uppsala universitet lansert i Journal of Peace Research.
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012
VIDEO: What is so Religious about Religious Terrorism?
VIDEO: What is so Religious about Religious Terrorism?
PRIO Religion Seminars
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012
VIDEO: The Problem of Religious Wars
VIDEO: The Problem of Religious Wars
How religion matter for contemporary conflicts
Monday, 29 Oct 2012
New coordinator of religion research
New coordinator of religion research
Kaja Borchgrevink is now coordinator for PRIO's research group on religion.
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
VIDEO: Talk the Talk or Walk the Walk? Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding
VIDEO: Talk the Talk or Walk the Walk? Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding
Seminar organised at PRIO 19 May 2012
Tuesday, 23 Aug 2011
PRIO Researchers on the 22/7 Terror
PRIO Researchers on the 22/7 Terror
On 22 July, Norway was struck by a double terror attack.
Monday, 16 Nov 2009
Final workshop in the Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding Project
Final workshop in the Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding Project
On 9 and 10 November 2009, the Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding held its final workshop.
Thursday, 20 Sept 2007
Gina Lende Editor of Babylon
Gina Lende Editor of Babylon
PRIO researcher Gina Lende has replaced Kjetil Selvik (UiO/FAFO) as editor for the Scandinavian journal Babylon - journal on Middle Eastern and Northern African affairs.
Friday, 9 Mar 2007
New Development in Nicosia
New Development in Nicosia
This morning, we woke up to news that parts of the wall separating Nicosia has been torn down during the night.
Friday, 19 Jan 2007
Flying start for the Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding project 2007-2010
Flying start for the Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding project 2007-2010
The kick-off meeting of the Liberal Peace and the Ethics of Peacebuilding project was held on 18 January, with constructive and inspiring discussions.
Latest events
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Monday, 6 November 2023
Religion, Philanthropy and Sustainability
Religion, Philanthropy and Sustainability
Monday, 14 Nov 2022 11:30–13:00 UTC+01
Religion and Covid- 19: Responses and responsibilities
Religion and Covid- 19: Responses and responsibilities
Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012 13:00–15:00 UTC+01
Militant martyrdom
Militant martyrdom
Wednesday, 5 Dec 2012 09:30–11:30 UTC+01
Sacred Texts and Ethics
Sacred Texts and Ethics
Thursday, 29 Nov 2012 10:00–12:00 UTC+01
Winning Hearts and Minds
Winning Hearts and Minds
Monday, 26 Nov 2012 12:15–14:00 UTC+01
The Ambiguous Role of Religion
The Ambiguous Role of Religion
Thursday, 8 Nov 2012 12:00–15:00 UTC+01
The Problem of Religious Wars
The Problem of Religious Wars
Thursday, 8 Nov 2012 10:00–11:45 UTC+01
What is so Religious about Religious Terrorism?
What is so Religious about Religious Terrorism?
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 12:00–14:00 UTC+02
Plunder Hell to Populate Heaven: Pentecostalism, Religious Capital and Social Responsibility in Nigeria
Plunder Hell to Populate Heaven: Pentecostalism, Religious Capital and Social Responsibility in Nigeria
Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 12:00–14:00 UTC+02
Talk the Talk or Walk the Walk? Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding
Talk the Talk or Walk the Walk? Religious Leaders in Peacebuilding