Every year, more than one billion children – or half of the world’s children – experience some form of violence. Exposure to violence compromises a child’s mental and social development, hampers educational outcomes and reduces opportunities for gainful employment. If the world does not put an end to it, we risk losing the investments made […]
International Alert, British Council and the Cambridge Peace and Education Research Group would like to invite you to the launch of the report on 'Peace Education in Formal Schools: Why is it important and how can it be done?’ Alongside researchers and practitioners in peace education, this event will explore the findings of the paper […]
On the 1st of January 2021, Ireland took up a seat on the UN Security Council for the fourth time, making building peace, strengthening conflict prevention, and ensuring accountability key priorities for its two-year term. This discussion will explore what success and impact in relation to peace and conflict would look like for Ireland during […]
Crisis Group invites you to join the launch of our EU Watch List, the yearly publication identifying ten countries and regions at risk of conflict or escalation of violence, where a stronger engagement and early action driven or supported by the EU and its member states could help generate stronger prospects for peace and stability. […]
HOSTED BY: European Legal Support Center (ELSC), PAX, Oxfam Novib, SOMO, The Rights Forum The webinar will focus on Area C, specifically in light of suppression of civic space and within the framework of ongoing de-facto annexation. Al-Haq recently published "Deprived of a Voice: An Investigation into Shrinking Space in Area C". The report examines […]
Join this week’s M&E Thursday Talk on Thursday, February 4th, at 16:00am CET. Simon Fisher, Author and Peacebuilder at Peace Direct, will lead our webinar discussion on “Why do we need another Working With Conflict?” Since the original Working With Conflict book was published in 2000, the peacebuilding and development fields have changed significantly. That […]
You are cordially invited to join representatives of the European Commission, UNHCR, Member States, FBOs and refugee organisations to discuss the role of Faith-Based Organisations, in collaboration with other partners, in achieving “results that will transform the lives of refugees and host communities” The event will be held online on Tuesday 9 February 2-4pm CET […]
Last year was supposed to be a moment of celebration and reflection for the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, as it marked the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Yet, the COVID-19 crisis spoiled these plans and, more importantly, created—or rather compounded—challenges to the Agenda around the world. As […]
Conciliation Resources, European Institute of Peace, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and swisspeace are delighted to invite you to: Financing peacebuilding: how to maximise impact Date: Thursday 11th February 2021 Time: 13.00 CEST Duration: 2.5 hours Peace and mediation processes have evolved rapidly over the past decade. How they are funded has a major impact on […]
Pope Francis' recent encyclical is resonating with peacebuilders and justice-seekers around the world. This timely message grapples with the realities of a polarised, violent and unjust world amid the pandemic. It envisions a new way forward to a more just, peaceful, equal, hopeful and nonviolent future. Join the Pax Christi International movement for a one-hour […]