News and Insight

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June 2016

El Gobierno Colombiano y las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC) anunciaron un histórico cese al fuego. Este acuerdo le pone fin efectivo al último conflicto armado interno del hemisferio occidental, en el cual ha habido más de 220.000 muertos y han sido desplazadas millones de personas durante medio siglo.

May 2016
Insight

Antje Herrberg, mediatEUr’s CEO, recently took part in the panel discussion “Post-conflict Syria: Which EU civilian capabilities for reconstruction?” The event explored what role the EU might play in a future peace-building effort in Syria. Here, her reflections on Syria's war; the EU's prospects as a stabilising actor; and the importance of learning from the past.

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May 2016

Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Jonathan Cohen au poste de directeur exécutif de Conciliation Resources.

May 2016
Today sees the launch at the House of Lords of a discussion paper by the Ammerdown Group of which Conciliation Resources is a member. Rethinking Security explores the security strategies of Western States, in particular the UK, and proposes principles for a more effective approach to security; one which works in the common interest.
May 2016

I hope the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro will be implemented otherwise history might repeat itself. Not all the children are like us who opted to finish our education.

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May 2016

Мы рады сообщить, что Джонатан Коэн был назначен новым исполнительным директором «Ресурсов примирения».

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May 2016

Es un placer anunciar que Jonathan Cohen ha sido nombrado Director Ejecutivo de Conciliation Resources. Jonathan, quien llegó a Conciliation Resources en 1997, ha sido clave en el proceso de convertir la organización en una de las ONG dedicadas a la construcción de paz más importantes del Reino Unido.

May 2016
On 23-24 May the first World Humanitarian Summit will take place in Istanbul. Convened by the United Nations Secretary-General, it is a response to levels of human suffering and displacement not seen since the Second World War.
April 2016

Explore these briefs and reports with the main findings and lessons learned from the Capacities for Peace project.

March 2016
Datuan Magon is not your typical young person living in Mindanao, the Philippines.
February 2016
Insight

The transnational nature of armed groups is a hallmark of contemporary conflict in Africa. Our former East and Central Africa Projects Manager, Ned Dalby, shares his reflections.