Grapple with the complexities of peace building by crafting an agreement that brings both justice and reconciliation.

For over five decades, Colombia was torn apart by conflict between the government and the FARC, leaving hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced. Seeking Justice puts students at the heart of the 2012–2016 peace negotiations, where diplomats, international mediators, and civil society members must navigate the delicate balance between justice and reconciliation.

As negotiators, students will engage in confidential talks, weighing demands for land reform, disarmament, and political participation while facing pressure from both the public and international actors. Meanwhile, members of the public forum—victims, activists, and former combatants—will debate the future of their country, influencing the peace process through advocacy, polling, and direct testimony.

This simulation challenges students to grapple with real-world dilemmas of transitional justice: How do you end a civil war without granting impunity? What compromises are necessary for lasting peace? And what happens when the people must vote on a treaty shaped behind closed doors?

With roles ranging from high-level diplomats to impassioned citizens, Seeking Justice immerses students in the complexities of peacebuilding. Will they broker a deal that leads to a stable future, or will history repeat itself?