Top 15 GCCT articles of 2015

Top 15 GCCT articles of 2015

TransConflict is pleased to present the top-15 articles from members of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation published during 2015.

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1) ‘We want to show that healing is a very important need’

Never Again Rwanda, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, has published a new study, entitled ‘Societal Healing in Rwanda: A mapping of actors and approaches’. Read on…

2) Peace education and peacebuilding efforts in Afghanistan

TransConflict is pleased to present research into peace education and peacebuilding efforts in Afghanistan, undertaken by the Peace and Human Rights Organization (PHRO) from Afghanistan, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. Read on…

3) International Youth Work and the development of community relations in Northern Ireland

TransConflict is pleased to present an introduction to the relevance and benefits of International Youth Work for the continued development of Community Relations in Northern Ireland, prepared by Inside Out, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. Read on…

4) What is the OISL report? The story of the UN process so far

TransConflict hereby presents an overview of the UN Investigation Report on Sri Lanka (OISL), prepared by the Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. Read on…

5) The effects of wedding costs on the peace process in Afghanistan

The costs of marriage is one of the root causes for social conflict and family disputes in Afghanistan. Accordingly, the Sanayee Development Organization (SDO), a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, is working to decrease excessive dowries through its peacebuilding and conflict transformation program. Read on…

6) Youth as essential partners for peace

TransConflict is pleased to present a petition by the United Network of Young Peacebuilders, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, calling on the United Nations Security Council to adopt a Resolution on Youth, Peace and Security. Read on…

7) UMAM Documentation and Research – he who lies once lies again

UMAM Documentation and Research, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation., responds to recent statements by the Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Abdul Karim Ali, in which he asserted yet again that no Lebanese are being held in in Syrian prisons. Read on…

8) On the Right to Peace

TransConflict is pleased to endorse and promote a joint civil society statement which will be presented at the third session of the Working Group on the Right to Peace in Geneva on the 20th April 2015. Read on…

9) Promoting community dialogue on Liberia’s constitutional review process

Students Against Destructive Actions and Decisions (SADAD) Liberia, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, has begun soliciting community views on the constitutional review process of the Republic of Liberia and the possible national referendum. Read on…

10) “We need more peacebuilders to prevent future violent conflict”

TransConflict is pleased to present a report from the Peace Channel, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, about its efforts to promote peacebuilding among young people. Read on…

11) Empowering Afghan women to monitor and advocate for women’s rights

TransConflict is pleased to present insights into the Bureau for Reconstruction and Development’s work to empower Afghan women to monitor and advocate for women’s rights, and to promote women in business in Afghanistan. Read on…

12) Rebuilding higher education after war

Dr. Savo Heleta – In today’s globalised world, where knowledge is a key driver of growth, socio-economic development and livelihood improvements, countries emerging from violent conflict need immediate, substantial and long-term support for (re)building and reforming their higher education systems and institutions. Read on…

13) The Soul of Europe and the EU referendum

TransConflict is pleased to present a paper by the Soul of Europe, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, making a powerful case for reform of the EU. Read on…

14) Peacebuilding through sport

Sport for peacebuilding dovetails well with Johan Galtung’s 3 Rs for holistic peacebuilding – reconstruction, reconciliation and resolution. Read on…

15) Sri Lanka – a strong report, let’s make it count

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ long awaited report into human rights violations in Sri Lanka 2002-2011 establishes that War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity were likely committed by both the government, the LTTE and paramilitary groups, and that there is sufficient evidence to warrant criminal investigations against specific individuals. Read on…


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