On 25 August, swisspeace is organising the book launch of 'Taking Economic, Cultural and Social Rights Seriously in International Criminal Law' by Evelyne Schmid with the participation of Dr. iur. Evelyne Schmid (University of Basel) and Prof. Frank Haldemann (University of Geneva). In her recent book, Evelyne Schmid challenges the widespread belief that economic, social […]

The European Forum on Armed Drones (EFAD) is an informal interest group set up in 2015 for NGO professionals concerned about issues relating to armed drones. It provides opportunities for networking, information sharing, and the coordination of advocacy. All interested NGO professionals are welcome, whether or not they have previously taken part in an EFAD […]

'Ask an Evaluator!' is part of a webinar series on M&E and Ethics in the Digital Age which DME for Peace are hosting. DME for Peace is a global community of practitioners, evaluators, donors, and academics who share best and emerging practices on how to design, monitor, and evaluate peacebuilding programs. Through greater collaboration and […]

The International Meeting 'Thirst for Peace: Religions and cultures in dialogue' will take place in Assisi from 18-20 September 2016. 30 years after the historical Day of Prayer for Peace of 27 October 1986 promoted by Pope John Paul II, men and women of different religions and cultures, united in the hope that the 'Spirit […]

The event is to mark the International Day of Peace by raising awareness of EU staff and stakeholders of the situation and role of women, children and youth in peacebuilding in light of the UNSCRs 1325 and 2250 and respective EU commitments. The event will finish with the screening of the documentary 'The value of […]

Interpeace is co-organising, together with the United Nations Office at Geneva and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the fourth edition of its Geneva Peace Talks under the theme 'Peace Happens!' to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Speakers coming from diverse backgrounds will share their personal experiences, stories and ideas to highlight that everyone can contribute […]

On the occassion of the International Day of Peace on 21 September, swisspeace is organising an event entitled 'Aesthetics of Nonviolence?' at the University of Basel, Switzerland. The event will be held in German. Participation is free of charge and registration is not required. Please click here for more information.

The Budapest Centre for Mass Atrocities Prevention is co-organising, together with the Hungarian Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the launch event of their initiative 'V4 Task Force on Mass Atrocities Prevention' as well as a roundtable discussion entitled 'Cooperation of the Visegrad Group in the domain of RtoP'. Based on the experience obtained in […]

While the Netherlands and the European Union support many activities relating to youth and conflict, there is no specific strategy for youth within Dutch foreign policy and EU external action. On 22 September 2016, the Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid (Cordaid) and the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY)* will bring young peace […]

'Counting Critically to Achieve SDG16: The Crucial Ingredients of Follow Up & Review Processes' is part of a webinar series on M&E and Ethics in the Digital Age which DME for Peace are hosting. DME for Peace is a global community of practitioners, evaluators, donors, and academics who share best and emerging practices on how […]