Young people are not just victims or perpetrators of violent conflict. They are key actors in processes of conflict transformation and socio-political change. It is important to understand their aspirations for change and what influences their decisions to take a violent or nonviolent path. Organised by the Berghof Foundation and Conciliation Resources, this panel discussion […]
The international community faces an era of alarming, prolonged and recurrent conflict. The persistent increase in violent conflicts underlines the pressing need to re-imagine and reshape our collective approaches to building and sustaining peace. Many peace agreements fall apart or are not implemented at all; we urgently need a new framework of principles and standards […]
We hebben allemaal de verschrikkelijke beelden uit Israël-Palestina gezien de afgelopen tijd. PAX maakt zich grote zorgen. Ondanks de lastige tijden werken we samen met lokale partners om tegen het geweld in vrede dichterbij te brengen. Dit kan alleen door de grondoorzaken aan te pakken. Naast het zoveel mogelijk ondersteunen van de partners in Israël-Palestina […]
The early promise of peace technologies or technologies that can aid in the solving of conflicts has matured into questions of practical application for the technology and its development. Simultaneously, the use and importance of social media in fueling growth through hate speech has grown. In this SaferGlobe talk, we ask: What are the current […]
Since 2012, the Spirit of Humanity Forum has brought together, on a global platform, leaders and change-makers seeking to contribute to lasting transformation through values-based decision-making. Despite the covid-19 pandemic continuing, we are beginning to shape our future together. This is an opportunity to bring new energy and awareness to our decision-making, our systems and […]
Next Thursday, May 6th, at 16:00 CEST, Megan Renoir, Dimitri Kotsiras, and Aji Ceesay, Peace Direct’s Programmes and Research team, will lead our M&E Thursday Talk discussion on “Escaping ‘Perpetual Beginnings’: Challenges and Opportunities for Local Atrocity Prevention in the DRC”. Click here to register now. Between 2017 and 2020, violence against civilians was up […]
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: […]
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’. […]
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 […]
Wars and conflicts are highly gendered phenomena. Men and boys are typically perceived as perpetrators, while women and girls are portrayed as victims. When it comes to peace processes, female voices too often remain unheard. We want to explore the frequently overlooked gender dynamics of conflict transformation and invite you to join us for a […]