
ABOUT BEYOND CONFLICT
Beyond Conflict is a global non-profit organization based in Boston that works with civic, nonprofit and community leaders to address conflict and promote social change in the United States and abroad.
Our work is guided by more than 25 years of experience supporting peace talks, transitions to democracy and national reconciliation in more than 75 counties as well as new research findings in brain and behavioral sciences. The Beyond Conflict Innovation Lab for Neuroscience and Social Conflict, a research and development unit within the organization, conducts original research, applies existing insights and tests new interventions in real world settings.
Beyond Conflict is currently engaged in more than a dozen initiatives, which focus on racism, exclusion and polarization in the United States as well as migrant and refugee issues abroad. We convene leaders, advise practitioners, produce educational materials and engage individuals and communities to advance our work.

THE BOSTON EQUALITY INITIATIVE
After spending 25 years promoting conflict resolution and social change around the world, Beyond Conflict is launching a new initiative in Boston focused on transforming attitudes contributing to racism and discrimination.
Our approach is guided by our experience working to address social division and exclusion in societies around the world, as well as new research from brain and behavioral science that will help us understand and target the underlying drivers of how we think and behave.
The Boston Equality Initiative is a multi-year program that will convene new and emerging leaders who represent the full diversity of Boston to develop an action plan to measurably reduce racial exclusion in Boston. It is designed to serve as a catalyst for creating a more equitable and inclusive city, as well as be a scalable program to deploy in other cities.