The “Skill Building Event: AI Ethics Checklist for Peacebuilding Practitioners” was a practical, skills-based session focused on helping students think critically about the role of AI in peacebuilding work. Led by Katerina Siira and Marine Ragnat, the event introduced a framework designed specifically for practitioners, offering a tool that can be used in the field when encountering AI-driven projects, whether in implementation, advisory roles, or when assessing whether AI is appropriate in a given context.

The session went beyond theory and focused on real-world application. Participants engaged with case examples and practiced asking key questions around power dynamics, data ownership, consent, and accountability. Rather than presenting AI as purely beneficial or harmful, the discussion encouraged a more nuanced approach, thinking through both the risks and potential opportunities of AI in peacebuilding contexts. The event aimed to make AI ethics more accessible and practical, giving students a clearer sense of how these tools are already shaping the field and how they might be used responsibly moving forward.