The new development agenda identifies the creation of more peaceful, just and inclusive societies as one of five global priorities. To start a conversation on how societies can become more peaceful, this session will bring together active citizens from very different contexts to share their experiences in reducing violence and building peace at the community […]

The appeal of violent extremism is growing and is capturing the hearts and minds of some young people globally. In truth, the silent majority of them are positive change makers actively contributing to preventing violent extremism. A sense of disengagement and marginalisation leaves them vulnerable to recruitment, injustice, discrimination. In response to extremist violence, governments […]

Le bureau d'ESSEC IRENÉ à Bruxelles fêtera son deuxième anniversaire avec une conférence «L'ONU aujourd'hui: Négociation et action?», animée par Monsieur Jean-Marc de La Sablière, Diplomate et ancien Ambassadeur de France, et Monsieur Marc Pecsteen, Directeur de Cabinet du ministre Belge des Affaires étrangères, le lundi 20 juin 2016 à 18h00 à Bruxelles (Résidence de […]

ESSEC IRENÉ and Build Up are organising two events on 'EU capabilities in conflict prevention & peacebuilding' on 23 June in Brussels. These events will take place at the Quaker House in Brussels, from 14:00 to 19:30, and will be followed by a cocktail. Both events are taking place in the framework of the Whole […]

The Peace Action Training and Research Institute of Romania* is organising the Global Youth Rising 2016 summer camp for dedicated, passionate, motivated youth activists and peacebuilders from across the globe come together to learn, share, build and exchange their experiences from their movements and organizations. The summer camp will include a variety of workshops and […]

'Changing the Narrative on War & Violence' 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. […]

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 […]