Dr Juweria Ali is a Research Fellow at the University of Westminster’s Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD), and has conducted PeaceRep research on behalf of Conciliation Resources. Her research interests focus on critical international relations theory and practice, and the politics of nation and state-building in the Horn of Africa.
Reconciliation among different groups and communities in the Somali Regional State (SRS) in Ethiopia is an ongoing challenge, after a 2018 peace deal ended many years of insurgency. Social and political links between various Somali communities are strong and reach over borders and boundaries across the Horn of Africa. These connections have a major impact on how reconciliation moves forward in the SRS.
The Youth Ambassadors for Peace Centre in Hela Province in the Highlands of PNG is an initiative led by the United Church in PNG. Focusing on supporting peacebuilding training for community leaders and actively engaging in conflict mediation throughout Hela, it serves as a vital resource for fostering positive change and resolving disputes, contributing to the peaceful coexistence and development of the community.
The Bougainville Women’s Federation (BWF) located in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is committed to advancing women’s rights, empowering women through education and economic opportunities, advocating against gender-based violence, and promoting women’s participation in politics and decision-making. Their holistic approach focuses on improving the social, economic, and political well-being of women in Bougainville.
After seven years on the Board of Conciliation Resources, Diana Good is stepping down as Chair this month. We caught up with the former aid watchdog commissioner to find out what she’s learned about peacebuilding, and what she thinks the future holds for the sector.
In November, Conciliation Resources and Inter Mediate joined a diverse range of civil society organisations, politicians and policy makers for this year’s Paris Peace Forum to discuss climate change, peacebuilding and our Joint Environmental Venture for South Asia.
Gavin leads Conciliation Resources' global support and governance structures, overseeing teams working across governance, human resources, safety and compliance, facilities and IT. Gavin is an accredited and experienced change management practitioner with expertise in fundraising, finance, safeguarding, operations, programme development and management. He has held senior operational leadership positions within the international development sector for more than 10 years.
Priscillah is the Finance and Operations Manager in our Africa Department. She has over 14 years experience and technical expertise in finance and grants. Prior to joining Conciliation Resources, Priscillah worked with international development partners on multi-million dollar projects in Eastern and Southern Africa - including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Djibouti, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Somalia - where she supported initiatives in governance, food security, emergency response, civil society strengthening, and social and economic inclusion.
In September 2023, Conciliation Resources brought together women working to influence peace processes for a comparative learning event in Nairobi to share experiences and best practices in highlighting the unique role of women in building peace.
In December 2022, as part of their partnership on ‘Mediating Self-determination Conflicts’, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Conciliation Resources ran a joint analysis workshop with international and local mediators, people associated with conflict parties, civil society, and experts and practitioners working on self-determination, human rights and peacebuilding.
