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"Achieving peace requires understanding and engagement at the community level, where conflict's impact is felt most deeply. Insider mediation is a transformative approach where trusted and respected community members become agents for peace. These individuals possess the cultural fluency, local knowledge, and credibility needed to navigate sensitive issues and foster reconciliation from within. As the United Nations Secretary-General emphasized in his New Agenda for Peace, prevention must be a political priority to stop fragility from leading to violence and conflict. By empowering local actors to contribute to peace, resist divisive narratives and build social cohesion, communities become better equipped to resist violence and conflict." Continue to read "A ground-breaking approach to conflict resolution" #conflictresolution #peace #issues

🕊️ Today, on #InternationalPeaceDay 🕊️, we reflect on how peace is built through inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and resilience. In #Myanmar, our research has supported gender-responsive approaches to ensure that peace efforts are inclusive and address the needs of those most affected by conflict. In #Afghanistan, we’ve conducted conflict-sensitivity analyses to guide peacebuilding efforts that promote stability and mitigate risk. Meanwhile, in #SouthSudan and #Ethiopia, we’ve informed efforts that strengthen local resilience, helping communities navigate and manage conflict more sustainably. Each of these efforts underscores the idea that peace isn’t just a goal—it’s a process shaped by actions that address drivers of conflict and build local resilience, alongside the commitment of all stakeholders to foster conflict-sensitive and inclusive solutions. What is your peace action? Add your voice to the conversation, and let’s reflect on what peace means to all of us. 🕊️ #InternationalPeaceDay #Peacebuilding #ConflictSensitivity #ResilienceMatters #InclusivePeace

peacebuilding and conflict resolution in a changing world

The book offers a unique perspective on peacebuilding, highlighting the importance of: community-led initiatives; grassroots engagement; innovative,informed, and inclusive approaches, and youth involvement. This success, building an extended peace in this conflict, prove that peace is possible, even in the most complex and prolonged conflicts. This provides a practical evidence for an innovative approach that prevents and resolves violent-bloody conflicts quickly, safely, inexpensively, and effectively. This book, giving a clue to the hurdles of many conflicts in Africa and the world, inspires: extreme sacrifice, determination, hard work, and risk to achieve a lasting peace. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. With violent conflicts affecting over 1.5 billion people worldwide, and peacebuilding efforts declining, this book offers a timely and practical solution to building sustainable peace."

Call for Participants: Mapping Peace and Conflict Research in Ireland The Centre for Peace and Conflict at UCD, in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Affairs, is organising a workshop to map research on peace and conflict- related themes being carried out on the island of Ireland, with a focus on current trends in conflict research guided by geopolitical developments. The event will take place in person on the 24th of April 2024 in the NUI Office on Merrion Square, Dublin 2. The format for presenting relevant research will be decided once the number of participants is confirmed. Peace and conflict studies are of paramount importance in Ireland, given its complex history and ongoing peace-building efforts. To develop a deeper understanding of the different areas of expertise, we propose organizing a mapping event as a platform for researchers to map out the diverse topics and issues being studied in the field of peace and conflict research in Ireland. We are interested in sharing knowledge and developing an understanding of the policy-orientated work being conducted in order to be able to provide policy-makers and practioners with an overview of the expertise available to them. We are particularly interested in research covering the following areas: Hunger and conflict Climate and security Gender and conflict (WPS) Conflict-related sexual violence Humanitarian-development-peace nexus Conflict mediation and peace processes Accountability and transitional justice Countering/preventing violent extremism (C/PVE) Engaging in fragile and conflict-affected contexts Peacebuilding (post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation) The primary objectives of the workshop are: Mapping expertise: Create an inventory of the various research areas, topics, and issues within the peace and conflict studies domain to provide policy-makers and practioners with an outline of available expertise. Networking: Foster connections and collaborations among academics, institutions, and organisations involved in peace and conflict research. The symposium welcomes participation from: Academics and researchers from universities and research institutions on the island of Ireland. Doctoral candidates working on peace and conflict-related topics. To register your interest in attending to present details of your recent or ongoing work I the above categories please email dawn.walsh@ucd.ie by the 1st of April 2024.

"The patterns of conflict have changed, and our peacemaking strategies must change with them," writes Clionadh Raleigh at Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) in our ongoing intergenerational dialogue series on peacemaking to mark #EIP10Years. Many important points on the need to adapt to modern conflict dynamics. Thank you for this contribution to this series. https://lnkd.in/euMQBPsB

 🕊️ Our impact highlights in Lebanon for 2023 🕊️ Lebanon team provides context-specific insights on the drivers of conflict across the different targeted areas of the country. We work in partnership with local, national and international organisations to facilitate dialogue, provide training, learning and recommendations, and influence policies.   This impact insight provides a snapshot of some of our key achievements in 2023 to support peacebuilding efforts in Lebanon.  International Alert #peacebuilding #ImpactHighlights #partnership #learning

Completely agree! The cultural gaps between development and diplomacy are severe, and they are hampering progress. With development challenges so often at the root cause of conflict & fragility, what can be done to better connect international efforts across both sectors? As Allison Minor explains... "I worry that too large a divide exists between those two fields, and that both fields are weaker because of it. Even though foreign policy and foreign assistance are deeply interconnected, in my experience, the experts in each field are often speaking past each other. They’re using jargon, establishing separate cultures, failing to grasp others’ perspectives, and creating echo chambers..." We still need better tools, processes, and practices for working at the intersection of development and diplomacy. Whether in the US that is through the GFA, reviewing relationships between USAID/State and other banks and actors (but taking lessons from abroad, and heeding the "merger" folly!), or other levers, our current practices force us too far down siloes. I explore some preliminary insights in "Merging Development and Diplomacy" - https://lnkd.in/gAiYiMxz

I’m excited to share the link to a video of a panel discussion I participated in moderated by Simon Geissbuehler, alongside esteemed panelists Comfort Ero and Mirko Manzoni. Hosted by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, this insightful conversation delved deep into the evolving landscape of peacebuilding over the past 35 years. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dVABhXQ3 In this engaging dialogue, we explored the phases of expansion, optimism, and challenges that have shaped the peacebuilding journey. From the euphoria of the 1990s to the sobering realities of conflicts in Rwanda, Somalia, Myanmar, Belarus, Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza, we discussed the shifting paradigms and approaches in addressing conflicts worldwide. Key Takeaways: •⁠  ⁠The Euphoria Phase: The 1990s witnessed a top-down UN process fueled by hope post-Cold War, yet events like Rwanda and Somalia revealed the limitations of a linear theory of change. •⁠  ⁠Shift to Local Reliance: Recognizing the limitations of international interventions, there's been a pivot towards local empowerment and resilience-building. •⁠  ⁠Constant Renegotiation: Peacebuilding is an ongoing process of renegotiating social and political contracts, with contexts like Ukraine and Gaza highlighting the need for new mediation approaches. As we navigate the complexities of peacebuilding, it's crucial to embrace diverse perspectives and adaptability in our strategies.

At our core, we understand that the people affected by humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding programs are the ones who should be making decisions about how those programs are delivered. We work side by side with proximate communities and leaders to develop practical tools and resources that can be used and adapted for any context. Add your story 👉 https://ow.ly/M9R450SFgaG Steve Darvill