Local peacebuilding – what works and why
This report, a collaboration between Peace Direct and the Alliance for Peacebuilding, explores the effectiveness of local peacebuilding, sharing real and impactful initiatives from around... Read More
Dialogue, Mediation and Negotiation
Modernity and civilization offer no shield against future genocide
What has changed, and what have we learned from previous genocides? Very little. As long as we put our short-sighted political interest above human lives,... Read More
Is it sufficient simply to acknowledge the nonviolent heroes among us?
It is not difficult to find heroes at the UN: individuals and communities who, in the face of enormous challenges, maintain a commitment to peace... Read More
How students build peace in politically-charged climates
Although students Anoaga and Jabir might disagree on Ghanaian politics, through a ‘Dialogues for Peace’ programme, they have been able to engage in conversations and... Read More
Communicating with communities during conflict – “mediated” avenues to inform those in need
At times of crises, establishing effective communication with the population is crucial in order to ensure that aid delivery meets the actual needs of those... Read More
Religion in mediation – a different perspective?
Dispute resolution is a tricky business. How can mediators draw on religion, which is key to many communities, in training negotiators?
Conflict resolution in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution will have an immense impact on how humans communicate with each other- for better and for worse. Conflict resolution professionals should... Read More
Safe passage – an integral component of the responsibility to protect
The world’s nations accepted the ‘responsibility to protect’ many years ago, but now they must live up to that commitment by ensuring safe passage and... Read More
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