Working for peace: Conflict and social work practice in the divided Cyprus

Vasilios Ioakimidis; Gregory Neocleous; Agamemnonas Zachariades; Hanife Serin; Buse Erzeybek; Ayse Ozada

doi:10.1177/00208728221104397

Working for peace: Conflict and social work practice in the divided Cyprus

Vasilios Ioakimidis
, Gregory Neocleous
, Agamemnonas Zachariades
, Hanife Serin
, Buse Erzeybek
, Ayse Ozada

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This article focuses on social work professionals from both sides of divided Cyprus. Cyprus presents a very interesting, yet under-explored, case study as it remains an island de facto divided. The division has resulted in the physical and political separation of the two most populous ethnic communities (Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots) for over 50 years. This article offers an exploration of the views of social workers on both sides. Through a quantitative approach, participants in the study were able to express their thoughts and beliefs on the ‘other’ and on social work in a post-conflict environment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	166-179
Number of pages	14
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	67
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728221104397
Publication status	Published - Jan 2024

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Cyprus
peace
political conflict
reconciliation
social work practice
war

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