The sixth GCCT newsletter

TransConflict is pleased to present the sixth Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation (GCCT) newsletter, showcasing the work of the GCCT and its members.

Introduction

TransConflict is pleased to present the sixth bi-monthly newsletter, which provides a host of insights into the work of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation (GCCT) and its members. The main purpose of this newsletter is to a) share information about the work of the GCCT and its members to a wider audience, and b) to strengthen co-operation and co-ordination between GCCT members themselves and with other interested parties.

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1) New members of the GCCT

a) The Swat Youth Front (Pakistan)

An independent, flexible, democratic, non-profit youth organization working for poverty reduction, illiteracy, unemployment, women empowerment, peace and disaster management in Malakand Region, NWFP, Pakistan. SYF provides insight and analysis on conflict in the Swat Valley – particularly through Conflict Early Recovery Initial Needs Assessment (CERINA) – that allow tailoured responses to local needs. Read on…

b) Peace and Human Rights Organization (Afghanistan)

Focuses on mobilizing and utilizing local capacities to build relationships and create confidence among former adversarial groups through encouraging cultural fluency/exchange programs to facilitate dialogue and strengthen social coherence among culturally different communities. Read on…

c) Women And Children’s Empowerment Network in Africa (Uganda)

Established with the purpose of addressing and alleviating the acute and long-term consequences of violence against the women and children of Uganda. WACENA gives priority to advocating for the human rights of the women and children. Read on…

d) Friends for Peace (Nepal)

Composed of a team of professionals committed to the study and practice of conflict transformation and sustainable peacebuilding in Nepal. FFP is committed to ensuring that its activities reflect the genuine voices and concerns of people at the grassroots level, and facilitates greater participation in bringing about a peaceful resolution of conflicts. Read on…

2) GCCT Members in Focus

Peace and Conflict Resolution from the Democratic Republic of Congo

TransConflict is pleased to showcase the work of Peace and Conflict Resolution from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. Read on…

3) GCCT Insight and Analysis

Analysis and Insight by GCCT members

GCCT members continue to provide a range of analysis and insight, including – Rwanda after genocide – building peace through art, Nagorno-Karabakh – time to end the ceasefire violations, Transforming conflict across borders – the case of Kenya and Uganda and Nagorno-Karabakh – using theatre to confront stereotypical perceptions of history

4) GCCT Activities, Research and Requests

a) New modules from Global Operational Peace Support

TransConflict is pleased to present information about new modules from Global Operational Peace Support (Global OPS), launched by the Peace Action Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR), a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. Read on…

b) International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC) training courses

TransConflict is pleased to present information about new training courses offered by the International Peace and Development Training Center (IPDTC), which was established by the Peace Action Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR), a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation. Read on…

5) GCCT Advocacy

Why young peacebuilders must be included in the post-2015 agenda

Laura McManus – United Network of Young Peacebuilders – The promotion of a culture of peace includes peace education and recognising and addressing structures of violence such as gender discrimination, ethnic marginalisation and poverty. Above most, a culture of peace needs to involve all actors in society but crucially young people who often remain outside of the normative security framework. Read on…