Berghof Foundation

I just completed this week the Transformative Peace Education course, facilitated by the Berghof Foundation . It was a journey of deep learning, self-reflection and connection with the teachers and the other participants. I learned that Peace Education can take many forms, from a general exchange about peace and conflict to workshops on specific topics related to peace. We discussed structural and non-structural peace education, acquired new tools to analyze conflict, and reflected together on the role of peace educator. I'm left inspired and motivated to actively participate in Peace Education. I'm particularly interested in shifting our vision of conflict. We often see conflict as a negative experience we try to avoid, but conflict can also be the opportunity to deeply understand an issue - what needs to change or grow - and to find creative solutions. A huge thanks to our guides, Dagmar Nolden and Cora Bieß , who both shared their knowledge and held space for us to create our own. #peaceeducation #peacebuilding #peaceeducationcourse #transformativepeaceeducation

In Chiadzwa, #Zimbabwe, conflicts escalated when a national mining company and artisanal farmers started forcing farmers out from their land. Our insider mediators Allaviny and Billian helped the two groups figure out how to share the land sustainably through dialogue initiatives after attending our mediation trainings with Africa University. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5TKijSv

💡📆On December 10, 2024, FriEnt invites you to the event "An attack on the ideal of equality and democracy - antifeminism". The event will take place online from 14:00-15:15 (CET).   You can find the description of the event on our website. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eUGtg-6B   #Antifeminism #Democracy

European political and security elites often seem strangely disconnected from the rising threat of Islamophobia. Our Executive Director Andrew Gilmour raised that issue at this week’s conference in Berlin on #Europe’s Stategic Choices, organised by Chatham House, the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University (ISPK), and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Rabble-rousing against Muslims is the favourite tool of almost every far-right demagogue in Europe these days. If anyone wanted to update Pastor Niemoller’s famous epigram of the 1940s, they would surely start with “First they came for the Muslims” – and many fear that few will dare to speak out in their defence.

🔴Happening today! Connect to our event via Zoom at 11:30 CET to learn more about #China and its growing engagement in the #MiddleEast, as well as the role of #Europe in these current developments. ⏰It's not too late! 👉Register now: https://lnkd.in/evcJeq5g

For armed liberation movements, transitioning to non-violent politics is crucial to sustaining lasting peace. But it’s a challenging process that requires long-term strategic planning, finding internal consensus and as well as international support.   This demands strong leadership able to rally their constituency around shared principles and a sustained political vision, while managing combatants’ reintegration and mastering challenges around electoral competition.   We organised a peer exchange between representatives from Aceh, the Basque Country, Patani, Timor Leste, and key stakeholders from the MILF in the Bangsamoro/Philippines, where they shared the challenges they face and how they managed to overcome them. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaborative learning in addressing the complexities of peace implementation and autonomous self-governance. Let’s continue fostering these essential exchanges to pave the way for lasting peace! FBA (Folke Bernadotte Academy) United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions

Are you interested in learning more about the growing ties between #China and the Arab Gulf countries, as well as the role of #Europe in the shifting landscape? 👉Join our online event on 📅27 November at 11:30 CET to watch experts explore these three regions: https://lnkd.in/evcJeq5g

Do you have experience in policy influencing and advocacy? Join our organisation to help identify and create policy influencing opportunities at both local and international levels for insider mediation, climate–conflict nexus and mental health and psychosocial support. 👉Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ewWmq3Cf 📅Deadline: 01 Dec

Alongside Peace Paradigms, our researchers interviewed more than 300 individuals to explore how #ClimateChange amplifies local conflict dynamics and security risks in #Iraq. 📺Watch our videos that highlight insights and examples from the districts Al Zubair, Hawija and Kalar: https://lnkd.in/eesKPcq2

At a time of shifting global powers and the search for multi-polarity, it becomes especially important to discuss cooperation between #China, the #MiddleEast and #Europe. 👉Register for our event to watch our Executive Director Andrew Gilmour, Dr Zhou Yiqi (Shanghai International Studies University), Dr Saban Kardas (Qatar University) and Camille Lons (European Council on Foreign Relations) share their reflections and expertise: https://lnkd.in/evcJeq5g