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We believe violent conflict is not inevitable. We’re an independent, non-profit organisation creating space for #peace around the world.
Berlin, Germany
Joined December 2018
Great opportunity to work for a good cause: We’re looking for a comms expert to manage our media relations and help us create change towards sustainable peace. To join our team, apply at: #CommsJobs #PRJobs #NGOJobs #BerlinJobs
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From #Afghanistan & the #BasqueCountry to #Somalia or #Yemen, for over 50 years we've been working to transform conflicts into peace around the 🌍. Listen to the people who've been touched by our work and who are working to build peace in their countries:
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In parts of #Africa and the #MiddleEast, where livelihoods often depend on agriculture, communities are facing environmental breakdown. On 2 December at 14:00 CET, experts will explore opportunities for adaptation in conflict regions. 👉Register now:
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Join our online film premiere 🎞️ and panel discussion 🎤!.Together with @SMarhaban (@MBBIntl), @EvelynPauls and more we will watch & discuss the results from our project with @giz_gmbh on #female ex-combatants. Register now to join us! 👉
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Armed conflicts impact women and girls disproportionally, which is why their contributions should be strengthened within #PeaceProcesses. 👉Learn more about our work in supporting women's participation in peace efforts in #Myanmar:
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It's our birthday today! 🎉. We warmly invite you to celebrate this special day with us and to take a look back at our history. Stay tuned!. #Berghof50
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Language, ethnicity & historical memory have long divided #Ukraine. But in a recent trip to the country, @LevchenkoMariia observed the awakening of a common national identity. Read about her experience & how this unity can help #peacebuilding efforts:
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“Democracy, rule of law & #HumanRights have been practiced in only parts of #Europe. #Russia is trying to convince the world that these values are of no use. We must break the cycle of impunity. We must demonstrate justice.”- Oleksandra Matvichuk on war crime justice in #Ukraine.
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We were delighted to host a delegation of senior Southern Transitional Council members in #Berlin for a roundtable with experts and policymakers on STC perspectives on the current situation in #Yemen. @FESonline @giz_gmbh @BMZ_Bund @KASonline @DAFG_eV @CARPObonn
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Join our event with @FfH_Geneva on 8 Dec at 13:00 CET where @BeytulGorkem, activist May Sabe Phyu, local consultant Zin Mar Phyo & Dr Najwa Fadhl (Southern Transitional Council-#Yemen) discuss the participation of women in armed groups in #Myanmar. 👉:
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🔴ONLINE EVENT: . Can constitution making help build peace? . What do we know about constitution making in conflict contexts? . Join us and @UNDPPA for the launch of our new publication on the link between constitutions and peace processes:
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We’re pleased to announce that Andrew Gilmour @GilmourUN will be joining our organisation as Executive Director next month:
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We welcome the Intra-Afghan negotiations starting in DOH today. Hopefully the start of a truly inclusive conciliation process after so many decades of war. Sincere engagement & constructive collaboration from all participants can pave the way to sustainable peace for #Afghanistan
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Many thanks to Yemeni FM Al-Hadhrami for important exchange we just organised with ambassadors, German parliamentarians and international experts. Your insights make us hopeful about progress on Riyadh Agreement and confidence-building measures to reactivate the peace process.
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European #mediation & #peacebuilding organisations were kindly hosted by the German Govt in #Berlin this week. Generous 🇩🇪-support & useful exchanges were experienced. Common view: crucial need to keep attention on conflicts in Global South, notwithstanding focus on #Ukraine.
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Meet Hawo Adan Hussein, a peacemaker from Somalia. She believes real reconciliation can be achieved in her country. Watch how:
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German peace movements shouldn’t embrace pacifism on #Ukraine. Despite its noble traditions, this would be immoral and dangerous, argues our @_AGilmour in @berlinerzeitung. 👉:
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"We must learn to act as human beings. This includes #PeaceEducation, ecological education and democratic coexistence. But above all, it's about learning to compromise and live together", @Afelia at today's event at @schulportal.
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We are continuing our #COP27 climate & conflict article series w/ #Iraq. #ClimateChange induced heat waves have destroyed crops, livestock & water access in many Iraqi regions. Read why inclusive dialogue settings & climate-focused #mediation can help:
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"For COP to remain a credible forum for addressing #ClimateChange, and for it for deliver to areas most vulnerable, rich nations must ensure that their promises are kept.". 👉Read the final article in our #COP27 series:
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As we continue working towards peace around the world, we would like to use our anniversary to honour our dedicated team and thank our longstanding donors and partners who have played a crucial role in our story! .#Berghof50
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Our @_AGilmour met w/ @KhadijaMakhzumi, #Somalia Ambassador to #Germany Mohamud Mohamed Tifow & @MoECC_Somalia officials at our #Berlin office this morning. We discussed our #ClimateSecurity work & the ministry’s priorities. We look forward to coordinating w/ 🇸🇴 more closely.
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The effects of #ClimateChange are rapidly accelerating in areas affected by conflict. Join @ecioxford & our online event on 2 Dec at 14:00 CET where @ibrahimthiaw, Michael Obersteiner & @JanVivekananda discuss how to respond. #COP27. 👉Register now:
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Join us & @Eurpeace when we discuss how solving conflicts around water scarcity can fuel cooperation with @NadaMajdalani, @RMardiniICRC, @EUSR_Rondos, @SarabiHabiba, @_AGilmour, @EIPKeating, @sauerka, & Susanne Schmeier (@ihedelft). 👉 .#Berghof50
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New approaches to building peace are needed now more than ever. We are delighted to launch the new Principles for Peace alongside the Peacemaking Covenant with our partners @PrinciplesPeace! Looking forward to more inclusive and lasting #PeaceProcesses. #PrinciplesforPeace23
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Effectively adapting to #ClimateChange requires 4 important steps: . 1️⃣ Long-term planning between actors .2️⃣ Awareness of climate-security risks .3️⃣ Those affected are represented .4️⃣ Intergroup trust re natural resources . Read our #COP27 priorities:
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How is the reconciliation process in #Somalia evolving? What can be done to bring positive achievements into the international spotlight? Join our & @_DASonline’s online event with peace activist and winner of the German Africa Prize 2020 @IlwadElman! 👉
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Today our #Yemen and #Afghanistan teams met the #Saudi delegation to #Yemen headed by Mohammed Al-Jaber where all parties discussed the promising outcomes of the recent #RiyadhConference hosted by @GCCSG and parameters for a road map to peace in #Yemen and #Afghanistan.
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Together with 9⃣ great organisations, we commit to a range of measures ensuring our support for each other in order to contribute to #peace and #stability around the world 🌍 the best we possibly can:
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How can we challenge #Gender dynamics in #Peacebuilding and #ConflictTransformation? Join us, when we discuss this and many more questions with renowned experts and practitioners from the field. Find out more and register at: #WPS #Berghof50
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Despite a ceasefire signed in 2020 and presidential elections scheduled, #Libya remains deeply divided. For a discussion on challenges and opportunities for peace, join our online event on 14 October at 14:00 CEST. ⏰It's not too late! Register now:
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Our @SIPRIorg forum session w/ @peacemakersnetw, @tastakelorg & @ReachoutC explored faith & #gender in #mediation. Experiences of women faith-based mediators showed being perceived as unthreatening & not having a stake in a conflict has potential in #peacebuilding. #SthlmForum
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Join us on Wednesday 2 March at 14:00 (Berlin) / 16:00 (Yemen) for a panel discussion on the environmental dimensions of the conflict in #Yemen. Register now to learn more & delve deeper into the nexus of #peacebuilding & environmental challenges in Yemen:
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A great and hard-won first step was achieved between the the two negotiating teams today. Congrats to all involved! We hope this is the first of many successes in the complex peace process and we'll continue to support the process. #Afghanistan.
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We finally made it! We are happy to finally join @cmioffice, @CRbuildpeace, @CrisisGroup, @EPLO_, @hdcentre, @intalert, @Saferworld, @SFCG_, @SIPRIorg, @USIP and many other great peacebuilding organisations on #Twitter! Follow us for our latest peace and conflict news.
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We’re celebrating 50 years of conflict transformation! 🎉 Throughout the year, we will hold a series of events to reflect on past and current successes, challenges and peacebuilding trends. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date: .#Berghof50
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12 Amhara and Oromo parties signed a historic interim agreement today. It's a significant milestone in strengthening the relationship between the 2 groups and marks an important contribution to #Ethiopia's transition process. More on the background:
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Happy #PeaceDay!! 🕊️. With our team of nearly 100 people, we work to transform conflicts and build sustainable peace. We're wishing all #peacebuilders around the 🌍 a happy #InternationalDayOfPeace. Let's continue to work together to make the world a more peaceful place!
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We need to talk about the effects #climatechange has on conflicts around the world! Tune in when @_AGilmour discusses why environmental considerations are vital for conflict analysis and #peacebuilding processes with @JanVivekananda at #BCSC2020:
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On 13 October 1971, exactly 5️⃣0️⃣ years ago, Georg Zundel - who passionately committed his life to peace - founded our organisation at the height of the #ColdWar in order to help reduce East-West tensions. Read more about our history: #Berghof50
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Despite the focus on #Ukraine, Europe mustn’t forget crises in other countries, e.g. #Afghanistan, #Ethiopia or #Yemen, argues @_AGilmour in @derfreitag. See English version:
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We were delighted to meet with UN Special Envoy @OSE_Yemen Hans Grundberg today where we exchanged on the political developments in #Yemen, as well as ideas to support his work. Learn more about our work in the country:
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How can we make sure women’s expertise is utilised beyond characterising them as #gender experts?. 👉Stay tuned for the 📺livestream of our panel "Transforming peace leadership" with @Reachoutreo at #TheBerlinMoot on 📆17 Apr, 17:30 CEST. Learn more:
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Upcoming event❗ Join us & @LSE_WPS for a discussion with female representatives from (former) resistance & liberation movements and a paneldiscussion w/ #UNSCR1325 experts on women’s agency in negotiations and peacebuilding processes. Find more info at:
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Meet Abass who supports dialogue on multiple levels, from the local to the political, in #Somalia. #PeaceDay #PeaceDay2020 #ShapingPeaceTogether
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“#HumanRights isn’t just a complication for #peacebuilding but a very important asset & #transitionaljustice has an important role in bringing those fields together.”. @_AGilmour opens our event at @BoschStiftung on people-centred transitional justice contributing to peace.
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We see that 80% of those who need to leave their homes due to effects of #ClimateChange are women. But only 10% of those who receive funding that goes into climate adaptation are female, says @HNeumannMEP, member of @europarl, at our event on #women, #climate and #conflict.
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"Although climate change is THE global problem of all time, effects are felt at local level. That's why peacebuilders need to focus on working in partnership w/ many sectors, including the scientific & development communities." @_AGilmour at the #ClimatePeace workshop in Seville
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“The @LoyaJirgaPeace was the biggest #LoyaJirga in Afghan history and the most inclusive one. No Afghans were left without representation”. Today, @Umerdaudzai2 shared invaluable insights from his work towards #peace in #Afghanistan with us.
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Join our event: Together with @PIK_Climate we look at #Afghanistan, #Ethiopia & #Syria to assess the impact of the #ClimateCrisis on local conflicts and to discuss what we should do – right now. Register at:📢 #climatechange #Berghof50
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How can #transitionaljustice lead to transformative change?. We're excited to kick off our 2⃣-day pracitioners' conference to discuss. Big thank you to all partners of our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation who have made this conference possible.
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Environmental degradation & other consequences of #ClimateChange are worsening our global crises. From #ClimateSecurity in #Somalia to climate-focused #mediation in #Iraq, we integrate this awareness into our peace efforts. More on climate & conflict:
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“Finland is activity looking for ways to increase its involvement in solving conflicts around water. “Water for Peace is the 3rd Pillar for the Finnish water strategy"- @sauerka.#Berghof50 #EIPevents #WorldWaterDay
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Our teams work around the world, but today we wanted to do something right here where our headquarters is located. We volunteered in #Berlin at Suppenküche Franziskaner #Pankow where we baked waffles for people in need. #CorporateVolunteerDay
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"With #women at the #mediation table, there is less chance of going to war. Women's emotional intelligence is an asset", says Nyasha, #InsiderMediator from Zimbabwe, at the #InsiderMediator conference in Nairobi. Thanks for the great exchange over the past 2 days! #BuildingPeace
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Can you engage Salafi-jihadi groups through #dialogue and #negotiation? How are they different from other armed groups? To find answers, we are looking into experience from #Mali, #Somalia & #Syria. Thanks to our Project Advisory Board for the great input!
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Russia’s assault is a profound threat to stability in Europe. Dialogue and negotiation will occur - and we hope before too long. But now is the time for full solidarity with Ukrainians in their hour of need.
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"#Germany holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many in #Afghanistan and they place their hopes in Germany being a partner to their country. That’s a responsibility Germany can’t shy away from," says.@theresa_db at @BICC_Bonn, @PlattformZKB and @FESonline‘s event.
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We are delighted to have Abass Kassim join us this week for our and @ZIF’s #PeaceMediation course. Abass has extensive background on supporting dialogue processes in Somalia. Thank you for sharing with us your perspective on local ownership!
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“The research shows that peace agreements are 35% more likely to last 15 years and more, if women are part of the negotiation and mediation process”. With #InternationalWomensDay ahead, listen to the experience of women in mediation and what female mediators bring to the table.
In this interview with @bbcradioulster, Sara Cook, a member of Women Mediators across the Commonwealth talks about the important role women play in mediation. Listen here: #womenmediators @FCOHumanRights.
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“The 10th anniversary of the #aiete conference is important not only to remember and celebrate the progress made in the Basque peace process, but also to reflect on the lessons learnt for ongoing conflicts.” - our senior advisor Véronique Dudouet at opening of the conference.
Prise de parole des organisateurs @BerghofFnd Véronique Duduet, Jonathan Cohen @CRbuildpeace , Agus Hernan @ForoSoziala Anne-MarieBordes @BakeBidea antolatzaileen hitza. #10urte #10ans #Aiete
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A roadmap to peace that includes voices from all parts of Afghan society, will be more resilient and lead to more sustainable solutions. @oezoguz invited our @hjgiessmann and SRAP @PotzelMarkus to meet with members of the German parliament and give an update on #Afghanistan.
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Saturday 11 September marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Together with leading peace orgs, we call on Europe to rethink its 'counter-terrorism' strategy and to prioritise dialogue. Read our joint statement at: . #September11
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The two-day #intraAfghanDialogue Conference on Peace co-hosted by Germany and Qatar and facilitated by @BerghofFnd closed yesterday evening with a resolution. We hope the substantive and constructive discussions mark a step forward towards a comprehensive peace process.
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🎙️ We're thrilled to announce "Voices for Transitional Justice", a new podcast from our Global Learning Hub for #transitionaljustice and #reconcilition. Join us as we talk to experts from around the world about how to deal with legacies of violence:
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We’ve got 30k followers! 🤩 . Thank you for your support and interest in our work around the world. Your encouragement helps us continue our efforts to transform violent conflicts into sustainable peace.
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Our @hjgiessmann spoke at @EA_Loccum about the role #mediation and #negotiation initiatives can play in meaningfully impacting and securing peace abroad. Learn more about the 2️⃣-day event contributing to the realignment of peacekeeping missions: (in 🇩🇪)
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13 partners, 12 countries, 1 goal: We are proud to kick off the new @EU_H2020 #PAVEproject! .Together, we will examine driving and mitigating factors of #Radicalisation and #ViolentExtremism in the #Balkans and #MENA. Follow our journey and read more:
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Third parties play an important role in limiting violence in armed conflicts, if they ensure credibility of a future agreement. Join our event on 27 October at 14:00 CEST! . Experts will discuss third party monitoring mechanisms for de-escalation:
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Recent years have seen countries confronting their violent pasts & using #transitionaljustice mechanisms for reconciliation. Learn how these efforts continue to be effective & watch the video of our event where experts discuss the future of the practice:
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The UN’s main job is to stop wars. Intensified efforts on #Ukraine are surely needed after 2 months of horror. No stone left unturned – as previous UN Secretaries-General all recognised. Even if they didn’t always succeed, at least they really tried, says @_AGilmour on @BBCWorld
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Do you have experience working to strengthen peace infrastructures and oraganising community #dialogues? And are you an expert on #Afghanistan?. Apply NOW! . We’re looking for a new colleague to join our #Afghanistan team: . #NGOJobs #BerlinJobs
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What has shaped India’s perspectives on international relations and on #ConflictTransformation? .Tune in when experts from #India share insights from the current discourse within India's #Peacebuilding community: .#Berghof50
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150 million people are estimated to live in areas controlled or influenced by armed and political movements. Therefore, it is essential to collaborate with them in order to push for the inclusion of women and girls. 👉Read about examples from #Myanmar:
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Addressing trauma in communities is vital for #peacebuilding. Our team in #Somalia conducted two trainings on trauma and its impacts for members of the Hirshabelle Insider Peacebuilders Network in Jowhar and Beledweyne. Find out more:
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For the past 2 decades governments have prioritised ending violence through force & security strategies. Together with leading peace orgs, we issued a call to overthrow Europe’s ‘counter-terrorism’ strategy and to prioritise engagement & dialogue instead:
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We're looking for a Deputy Executive Director to play a key role in the overall executive management as well as head our Mediation Support Department. Know a senior expert in the negotiation or #mediation field? Please help us spread the word! . 👉:
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Many communities in #Somalia are facing the challenges of #ClimateChange without preventative community strategies. Our 4️⃣th #COP27 climate and conflict article series focuses on our Somali partners who are developing climate-conscious programming:
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NEW Research Report and Policy Brief: . Our latest study by @AndreasSchadel and Véronique Dudouet shows how peace processes benefit from inclusivity when the timing is right ⏰. Read their analysis based on cases from 🇦🇫, 🇨🇴, 🇲🇱 and 🇲🇲:
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Today @hjgiessmann and @basir2020 met @IdreesZaman, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of #Afghanistan, to discuss our ongoing and future collaboration with the @mfa_afghanistan. We reconfirmed our support to an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process.
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We welcome the Taliban movement’s announcement of a ceasefire during #EidUlFitr and President @ashrafghani‘s positive response. We hope this can be the basis for long-term trust building that leads to viable intra-Afghan negotiations.
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When should a #mediation process be started? When is it effective? #Conflictanalysis helps to find entry-points, plan the process and even prevent conflicts. Find out about different methods and techniques in fact sheet number 2 of our series:
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Ahead of elections in Germany, we hosted a policy roundtable on peace mediation together w/ the Center for Peace Mediation @viadrina. Key stakeholders discussed w/ mediation orgs how to sharpen Germany's mediation efforts and we will work to feed the results into policy debates.
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Great to kick-off our #WeatheringRisk workshop dealing with #Climate & #ConflictResolution in #Iraq with @Eurpeace, @hdcentre, @adelphi_berlin, @poverty_action & @GermanyDiplo! Learn more about our peace pillar & how we link #Climate and #Peacebuilding:
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The #AfghanPeaceProcess is a roller coaster ride of hopes and setbacks. Read in @hjgiessmann's commentary what current developments mean for the negotiations and why patience and trust are prerequisites to sustainable peace in #Afghanistan:
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📢#Afghanistan experts, listen up! . We’re looking for an experienced project manager to join our team. We are working towards supporting #dialogue and fostering sustainable #ConflictTransformation in the country. Find out more and apply at:
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"There are thousands of women like me, whose lives have been transformed, because they had hidden potentials and their lives just had to be changed a little bit. We are the movers and shakers of the peacebuilding agenda because we do it all, at the grassroots level."-@Reachoutreo
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How do we ensure the accountability of war crimes in #Ukraine?. 👉Join our event with @TRPUkraine featuring our @_AGilmour, @TimothyDSnyder, @SMusaieva, @IbrahimOlabi, @janinedigi, @MSCheusgen and @BethVanSchaack to learn more: 📅30 October, 14:30 CEST
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‘We commit to support the inclusion of women in peace processes,’ says Luxshi, our Senior Mediation Advisor #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
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It was great to host @TRPUkraine, their partners on the ground & 15 govts and int’l organisations in #Berlin to examine testimony collection & #transitionaljustice in #Ukraine. A vital topic, where amazing work is being done by many, but much greater coordination is required.
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Join us & @UNDPPA’s Mediation Support Unit when we discuss the link between constitution making and peace processes with Barney Afako, Nicholas Haysom, @CMM_CPT_SA & @JoelleZahar, together with @KevinCasasZ, @_AGilmour, Bintou Keita & Sibylle Sorg. 👉
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Our #Yemen colleagues @oliverwils123 and @daliabarsoum_ just came back from a trip to #Aden where they met the governor, government ministers, the President of STC, members of our Aden Consultation and the Youth Consultation Groups, politicians, friends and colleagues.
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How can we build long lasting peace if we don't meaningfully include 40% of the 🌍population in decision making processes? 🧐. Our colleagues @EPLO_ interviewed young people, and guess what? . They are full of ideas to address today's biggest challenges:
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The rate at which #ClimateChange is impacting lives is increasing & the time left to address it is diminishing, especially in conflict-affected areas. 👉Read out #COP27 policy recommendations that emphasise #ClimateSecurity & credibility in commitments:
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Peace agreements tend not to work unless backed by a big investment package aware of #ClimateChange and biodiversity loss. The agreement in #Afghanistan will not work unless regional actors feel seriously invested in success of the talks, notes Michael Keating of @Eurpeace
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Inclusive peace processes are vital to address the root causes of conflict and make peace agreements last. Check out these great new infographics by @CRbuildpeace to find out more: .#AccordCR
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