Marsabit
Climate change is predicted to increase conflict in the coming decades. In Marsabit, northern Kenya, prolonged drought is already causing resource scarcity and fueling violent conflict among the tribes.
Yet, members of the local communities, young women and men, mothers and elders, are refusing to let the harsh climate conditions determine their fate. Overcoming tremendous challenges with an exceptional strength, optimism and resilience, they foster dialogue between communities, organise peace meetings, and develop alternative livelihoods.
31/05/2021: The May issue of the EPLO Newsletter is out now. Click here to read it.
23/04/2021: EPLO published an updated version of the Mapping of actors: The EU and peacebuilding document.
26/03/2021: EPLO is pleased to welcome the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, Conducive Space for Peace, CSSP – Berlin Center for Integrative Mediation, the European Centre for Electoral Support, Mercy Corps Netherlands and SaferGlobe as its newest member organisations. Their membership applications were approved by the EPLO General Assembly on Thursday 25 March.
22/03/2021: EPLO published a report of the Civil Society Dialogue Network Policy Meeting entitled: ‘The EU Concept on Cultural Heritage as a Component for Peace and Security in Conflict and Crisis Zones: Gathering Civil Society Input‘. Click here to read it.
15/03/2021: EPLO published a report of the Civil Society Dialogue Network Policy Meeting entitled: ‘Towards a new EU strategic approach to support DDR: Gathering Input from Civil Society‘. Click here to read it.
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