We are meeting to talk about engaging with people about the arms trade. We will all have different experience, whether we talk to European policymakers, arms traders, colleagues, neighbours or our own families. The conversation will be hosted by Atiaf Alwazir from the Quaker Council for European Affairs. We will hear from Laëtitia Sédou (European […]
Cattle migration and trade across borders has long been a link that connects African communities and economies across religions and ethnic groups, but livestock production systems are being threatened by erratic rainfall, land tenure reform, and insecurity. From Mali to South Sudan, conflicts between farmers and migrating cattle herders have fueled violent atrocities, increased food […]
In peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes, organisations working in and on conflict suffer from ‘shrinking spaces’ by governmental, business, or far-right activities, and develop maladaptive coping practices such as overplanning, reactivity, siege mentality or utopian visions. How should donors react to this? Based on his article entitled ‘Creating Clarity in Conflict?’, Torge Kuebler will discuss […]
On behalf of Christian Peacemakers Teams (CPT), the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI), the Kurdistan Social Forum, and association Un Ponte Per, we wish to share with you this invitation to attend a meeting for the launch of our joint campaign “End Cross-Border Bombings in Iraqi Kurdistan”. The campaign aims at raising international awareness […]
On behalf of the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), it is our pleasure to invite you to attend a special 45-minute launch panel regarding our newest publication: Negotiating with Violent Criminal Groups: Lessons and Guidelines from Global Practice Date: Monday April 19 from 17:00 to 17:45 (CEST) Click here to join. The panel will include, […]
The European Conference on Preventing Polarization & Violent Radicalization: Strengthening Resilience, Fostering Innovation, Consolidating Lessons & Pioneering New Frontiers will take place between April 26th- April 29th, Online. Click here to register and see the full programme. The conference is organised by 6 ISF-P European Commission funded projects: • Rhizome against Polarization (RaP) • Cooperative […]
Women's economic inclusion is central to realising women's rights, gender equality, and the meaningful participation of women in peace and transition processes. In this Virtual Brown Bag Lunch, we will examine the role of business in strengthening women's economic inclusion and their contributions to peace. We will also reflect on how the European Union may […]
Andrew Sherriff will act as a discussant during the Roundtable discussion ‘More with less: Enhancing peacebuilding impact with smarter financing models’ which will be hosted by PAX in partnership with the 2021 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development. Register for the roundtable discussion The More with Less Roundtable will focus on a discourse referring to […]
Distinguished experts from South Africa will share insights into the country’s evolving approach to conflict transformation and peacebuilding, in relation to current challenges and trends in our sector. Drawing on their extensive practical experience and conceptual expertise, the panelists will discuss opportunities for mutual learning and fostering synergies across peacebuilding communities in the changing global […]
The Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and the Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) are co-organising an online conference entitled 'The Role of Education in Post-Conflict Settings'. The event will happen on May 11th 2021 19h-20h30 (CET) through the platform Zoom. Click here to register and for more information.