News and Insight

Our staff and partners draw on decades of experience, understanding and analysis to make peace possible. As well as news, see their latest thoughtful insights covering violent conflict, peacebuilding, and global events.

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November 2013

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

November 2013

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.

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October 2013
Insight

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.

October 2013
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.
October 2013
News
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.
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October 2013
News

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.

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September 2013
Insight

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

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August 2013

L’annonce d'une mission de maintien de la paix dirigée par l'Union africaine est bien accueilli, mais une coopération nationale et transfrontalière coordonnée en matière de gouvernance et de sécurité est necessaire pour obtenir une solution durable face aux problèmes politiques de la RCA, ainsi que le soutien pour les efforts de paix de la société civile locale.

August 2013
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.
August 2013
Enhanced peacekeeping mission is a welcome development, but a lasting solution to CAR’s political problems requires coordinated national and cross-border cooperation on governance and security issues, as well as support for local civil society peace efforts.
August 2013
The former Bishop of Bath & Wells, The Rt. Rev. Peter Price, has become the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for Conciliation Resources. With his long-standing interest in international affairs, Peter is well-matched to head up the organisation.
June 2013
Counterterrorism policies are constraining the ability of peacebuilders to support peace processes and dialogue to help end or overcome violent conflict – they make many forms of engagement with an armed group a crime if the group is listed as 'terrorist'. A petition to the US Secretary of State urges him to remove federal restrictions on such activities.