EPLO Brown Bag Lunch Event – COVID-19 and conflict: New evidence of dynamics in Afghanistan, Nigeria and Colombia

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As the world continues to grapple with the direct and indirect consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding its impact on peace and conflict has become a political, humanitarian, and development imperative. To account for the possible effects of COVID-19 on overall conflict dynamics, Mercy Corps undertook research using a systems-level approach in three conflict-affected countries: […]

EPLO Member Organisation Event – Perspectives from India

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With its large population and a great variety of cultures and religious or philosophical beliefs, India has experienced many dialogues between communities. At the global level, India stands for South-South solidarity and peaceful co-existence between states. That is why India’s role in international politics has often been framed as a ‘moral power on the rise’. […]

EPLO Member Organisation Event – How New Technologies Shape Conflict – the Case of Social Media

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The rise of social media has been a welcome boost for free speech and equal representation, particularly in parts of the world where government-controlled outlets dominate the media space. But this freedom can come with risks of destabilization, as propaganda, misinformation, and hate speech exacerbate offline tensions. This event will explore the impact of social […]

EPLO Brown Bag Lunch Event – Seizing the Moment and Pursuing Systems Change for Locally-led Peacebuilding

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As peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts are challenged by an increasing number of conflicts, experts and practitioners are advocating for re-examining the architecture of international support to peacebuilding, and developing a more sustainable approach. Key international institutions have now recognised that local actors hold the key to sustainable peace in their own communities. At this […]

EPLO Member Organisation Event – Future Trends in Global Peace

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During the month of June, DME for Peace are partnering with the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) to showcase their work and the launch of the 14th annual Global Peace Index (GPI). In collaboration with IEP, they look forward to highlighting the findings of the GPI and also discussing “Future Trends in Global Peace” […]

EPLO Member Organisation Event – Transitional Justice and Prevention: Report and Case Study Series Launch

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On Monday, June 28, 2021, the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg will jointly launch a series of publications resulting from a three-year ICTJ research project on transitional justice and prevention. This event will present the main findings from the five case studies that make […]

EPLO Member Organisation Event – Post-Cotonou Agreement: Can the Subaltern Speak?

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In 2019, the new European Commission dubbed itself a “Geopolitical Commission”, indicating the intent to assert the presence of the European Union on the global stage with the appointment of a High Representative chairing the Commissioners’ Group on a Stronger Europe in the World. The Post-Cotonou negotiations on new EU/Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Partnership Agreement were an early […]

Other Events – Leadership for peaceful change: HUME inaugural European conference

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A series of panel discussions over two afternoons will examine past and current practice in peace making, peace building and reconciliation work, with a particular focus on Europe and the neighbouring regions. This conference, organised by the European University Institute in partnership with the John & Pat Hume Foundation, is guided by the theme of […]