News and Insight

Conciliation Resources, launched its first Accord Insight publication: Women Building Peace, at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) in Oslo, Norway on Monday 11 November. The report looks at how women have contributed to peace and reconciliation globally and features first-hand accounts of women’s peacebuilding experiences.

A Memorandum of Agreement for the collaboration between Conciliation Resources and The Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) has been signed in the Philippines, paving the way for increased public consultations on the Bangsamoro Basic Law.

La organización internacional dedicada a la construcción de paz, Conciliation Resources, apoya el anteproyecto de ley presentado por la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos. La ley tiene como principal objetivo eliminar las barreras para el suministro de ayuda humanitaria en áreas controladas por grupos armados proscriptos.

Европейское партнерство за мирное урегулирование нагорно-карабахского конфликта» (ЕПНК) запустило новый веб-сайт с описанием своей деятельности для тех, кто хочет получить больше информации об инициативах в области построения мира в регионе

L’organisation internationale d’établissement de la paix Conciliation Resources a lancé sa première publication Accord Insight, Women Building Peace, au Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) à Oslo, Norvège, en novembre 2013. Ce nouveau rapport se penche sur la manière dont les femmes ont contribué à la paix et à la réconciliation à l’échelle mondiale.

La organización internacional dedicada a la construcción de paz, Conciliation Resources, lanzó su primera publicación Accord Insight, Women Building Peace (Mujeres que construyen la paz). El nuevo informe aborda cómo las mujeres han contribuido a la paz y la reconciliación a nivel mundial.

While talks progress in the Philippines, the inclusion of all parties to the conflict and the broad swathe of civil society – including women and indigenous groups – is key to transforming the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro into sustainable peace. Read about two new projects which look to address this.

A group of women from diverse sectors of Colombian society have launched a new peacebuilding initiative, the 'Ethical Pact for a Country in Peace'. The Pact calls on Colombian society, policymakers and the international community to support the ‘transformation’ of Colombian society to a peaceful one, by signing-up to fifteen actions.

Un grupo de mujeres de diversos sectores de la sociedad colombiana han lanzado una nueva iniciativa para la construcción de paz: el Pacto ético por un país en paz. El pacto convoca a la sociedad, los diseñadores de políticas y la comunidad internacional a apoyar la “transformación” de la sociedad colombiana hacia una pacífica, por medio de la firma de hasta 15 acciones.

People living in conflict affected areas can often show surprising unity in trying to overcome a divide. This film highlights the impact restricted movement across the LoC has on Kashmiris on both sides on their ability to live out their faith through pilgrimages and shrine visits.

As decision-makers start to consider a wider variety of options in response to the Syrian crisis, David Newton and Teresa Dumasy assert that a multi-faceted peace process – one that promotes the wide variety of non-violent peace and reconciliation initiatives already being led locally – is what can help transform society and build sustainable peace

Human rights activist Reverend Akuila Yabaki has been handed a suspended sentence of three months’ imprisonment. In response, we urge that for a peaceful transition to democracy in Fiji, civil society must be free to fulfil their role on behalf of the communities they represent.