IPRA is the most respected scholarly association in this field. IPRA has links with many research institutions and is a member of the International Social Science Council. In 1989, IPRA received the UNESCO prize for Peace Education.

IPRA has five regional associations: Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association (APPRA), Africa Peace Research and Education Association (AFPREA), European Peace Research Association (EUPRA), Latin American Peace Research Association (CLAIP) and Peace and Justice Association (North America). The regional associations organize their own conventions.