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🎧
#podcast
This week on the
#TheMediatorsStudio
#peace
activist
@munaluqman
shares courageous, creative and
#inclusive
peacemaking efforts during the war in
#Yemen
. To listen to her inspiring stories and subscribe➡️ and
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🎙️New episode: Ambassador Said Djinnit on working to restore democracy after a coup – and how growing up under colonial rule in
#Algeria
propelled him to pursue a lifetime of
#mediation
.
Listen and subscribe:
#Comoros
#Guinea
@NorwayMFA
@Adamtalkspeace
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🎙 New episode: Former UN SRSG to Libya,
@GhassanSalame
, speaks with
@adamtalkspeace
on The Mediator’s Studio podcast about his experiences in
#Iraq
,
#Libya
, and the
#UN
. The Mediator's Studio is brought to you by HD and
@NorwayMFA
. Listen here:
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The
#OsloForum
retreat for peacemakers and mediators is back 21–22 June! This year’s theme: ‘Spaces for dialogue in a polarised world’. A special thanks to our partners and co-hosts
@NorwayMFA
. For more information:
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In the latest episode of
#TheMediatorsStudio
, Stephanie Williams, former Acting SRSG
@UNSMILibya
, tells
@Adamtalkspeace
about the importance of transparency in the recent Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
#Libya
#UnitedNations
🎧
@NorwayMFA
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Check out the 🆕 podcast 🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 - for one-on-one talks with
#peacemakers
and a glimpse into the hidden world of conflict mediation.
An
#OsloForum
podcast by
@hdcentre
&
@NorwayMFA
Listen to the podcast here:
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We are pleased to announce that
@margotwallstrom
, former
#Swedish
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has agreed to join HD's Foundation Board. Read more here:
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HD welcomes the signing of an agreement to peaceful co-existence during and beyond the pandemic, signed by community leaders, youth groups and women leaders of 10 farmer-herder communities at the HD-led dialogue to resolve the farmer-herder conflict in Benue state in Nigeria.
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New Oslo Forum Interview: former chief negotiator
@mcoronelferrer
discusses
#COVID19
, her
#peacemaking
experience, and the
#Women
, Peace and Security agenda ->
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This year’s
#OsloForum
retreat captured the risks and uncertainties of geopolitical rifts, renewed nuclear escalation and confrontation on various continents for more than 100 mediators, diplomats, experts and conflict parties 👉
@NorwayMFA
#peacemaking
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Our warmest congratulations to our Regional Director for Africa, Meredith Preston McGhie, on her appointment as the new Secretary General of
@GlobalPluralism
. We wish her all the best as she takes on her new role:
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Participants at the
#OsloForum
2024 are reflecting on peace efforts amid escalating conflict and geopolitical polarisation under the theme "Mediation against all odds".
@NorwayMFA
📷© Oslo Forum / Ilja C. Hendel
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A fascinating first day of discussions at
#OsloForum
, starting with Prime Minister
@jonasgahrstore
in conversation with
@bbclysedoucet
, and roundtables on
#Yemen
and
#Ethiopia
.
Photo credit: Ilaj C. Hendel / Oslo Forum
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As social media plays an increasingly significant role in undermining peace, HD’s social media and conflict mediation team is happy to announce the establishment of a high-level experts group to increase collaboration on social media and peace agreements. 1/5
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That's a wrap for
#OsloForum
2023. Thank you to our partner
@NorwayMFA
and all the participants for making the 20th anniversary of the premier
#peacemaking
retreat such a success! Coming soon: A full report and new Mediator's Studio podcast episodes with
@adamtalkspeace
.
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Are you a keen writer with a creative and innovative proposal to improve mediation and peacemaking? Enter the Oslo Forum Peacewriter Prize for a chance to share your ideas with a wider audience.
#mediation
#peacemaking
Find out more:
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The
#OsloForum
returns this week as leaders and conflict mediators from around the world gather to discuss peacemaking in a world in flux.
Press release:
@NorwayMFA
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Final prep is underway for the
#OsloForum
. Starting tomorrow (13 June)
@NorwayMFA
and
@hdcentre
welcome participants from around the world to share insights and expertise on
#conflict
#mediation
and
#peacemaking
in turbulent times.
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HD is pleased to join 9 other
#mediation
and
#peacemaking
organisations to establish principles and measures ensuring that we work collaboratively and in support of each other to prevent, mitigate and resolve armed conflict. Read the statement here:
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We are pleased to announce the election of
@EspenBarthEide
as the new Chair of our Foundation Board:
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HD welcomes the renewal of the SOCADEF’s unilateral ceasefire despite a tense situation on the ground. HD also calls on all parties to the conflict to deescalate violence and engage in talks.
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Happening this week in
#Mexico
. Talking diplomacy, mediation and peace at the first
#OsloForum
Latin America and the Caribbean Mediation Retreat 👉
@NorwayMFA
@SRE_mx
#conflictprevention
#Peacebuilding
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How are Information and Communication Technologies affecting
#peace
processes? HD’s newest publication Peacemaking and new technologies, helps mediators frame discussions about the impact of ICT innovations on
#conflict
and
#mediation
. Read it here:
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Check out
#TheOsloForum
2022 report for this interview with
@EroComfort
from
@CrisisGroup
on what motivated her to become a peacemaker, the best advice she ever got and what keeps her up at night in a world of conflict.
👉
@NorwayMFA
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From discussions with South Africa’s Knitting Needles Guerilla to sit-downs with Yemeni mums,
@sanambna
, CEO of
@whatthewomensay
, explains how
#Women
,
#Diversity
and
#Inclusion
are vital to better peacemaking. 🎙️New episode:
@adamtalkspeace
@NorwayMFA
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14
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Are you ready for
@rightscon
? Join the conversion on social media and peace agreements hosted by
@howtobuildpeace
@dfrlab
and HD on Wednesday 9 June, 14h45 EST. Spots are limited so join early!
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For this year's
@GenevaPeaceWeek
, HD is teaming up with
@CSS_Zurich
in hosting the event "Mediating
#ceasefires
in civil war: identifying the way forward" Learn more here:
#ceasefireproject
#CeasefireDataset
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This week on 🎙️The Mediator’s Studio: Betty Bigombe retraces her steps to northern Uganda as government
#negotiator
, engaging the LRA in her efforts to end the civil war. Listen and subscribe:
@NorwayMFA
@adamtalkspeace
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LIVE at 0900 CET: Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre makes his opening remarks at the 20th anniversary
#OsloForum
#peacemaking
retreat. Livestream 👉
@NorwayMFA
@hdcentre
#conflict
#mediation
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As the 2019
#OsloForum
comes to a close, Norwegian Member of Parliament and Chair of the HD Board
@EspenBarthEide
shares his thoughts on how mediators can address the multiplication of peacemaking actors today.
@NorwayMFA
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12
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Webinar: Join us for the launch of the latest publication and toolkit in HD’s Mediation Practice Series. March 2 at 15h00 CET 👉
@49security
@AuswaertigesAmt
@Eurpeace
@GPPlatform
@BerghofFnd
@UNDPPA
@swisspeace
@USIP
@FBAFolke
@Helvetas
@CrisisGroup
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7
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In the first episode of The Mediator’s Studio,
@adamtalkspeace
talks to BBC's chief international correspondent,
@bbclysedoucet
, about the great peacemakers of our time
@JuanManSantos
@JohnKerry
@FedericaMog
@KofiAnnanFdn
@NorwayMFA
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That's it for
#OsloForum
2024. Thank you to all the participants who gathered to discuss "Mediation against all odds" and to our partners
@NorwayMFA
.
A full report on the 2024 retreat and new episodes of The Mediator's Studio with
@adamtalkspeace
are coming later this year.
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ICYMI - In the latest episode of
#TheMediatorsStudio
, Jeffrey Feltman tells
@adamtalkspeace
about the rewards and frustrations of a diplomatic career, and the lessons for mediation he has learned along the way.
🎧
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HD is deeply honoured to receive the Carnegie Wateler Peace Prize for 2022 in recognition of our “track record of finding the means, including
#mediation
, to bring parties together and end conflicts”. Read more
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A fascinating first day of discussions at the
#OsloForum
.
👉 Opening video
👉 Opening story
@NorwayMFA
@hdcentre
#mediation
#peacemaking
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The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue remains at the disposal of the Swiss mediation and the parties to contribute to the peaceful settlement of the crisis in the Anglophone regions. All other information is incorrect.
Switzerland remains at the disposal of the parties to contribute to the peaceful settlement of the crisis in the north-west and south-west of Cameroon. All other information is incorrect. Switzerland’s commitment is motivated by humanitarian considerations.
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The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is looking for a Project Officer – Ceasefires.
More information here 👉
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This week on 🎙️The Mediator’s Studio: Rethinking conflict resolution amidst the increasing fragmentation of warfare and why
#women
,
#diversity
, and
#inclusion
are critical to peacemaking. With
@sanambna
and
@adamtalkspeace
. Listen here ->
@NorwayMFA
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8
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The
#OsloForum
2022 report – Spaces for dialogue in a polarised world – is out! Come behind the scenes of the Forum with insights and photos of more than 120 senior peacemakers working on today’s most challenging conflicts.
@NorwayMFA
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9
22
In this week’s episode of 🎙️The Mediator’s Studio, Norwegian diplomat
@DagNylander
sheds light on the process that led to the 2016 Colombian peace agreement. Listen here:
@NorwayMFA
@adamtalkspeace
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On Lebanon 🇱🇧, North Korea 🇰🇵, Iran 🇮🇷 and beyond – hear Jeffrey Feltman tell
@adamtalkspeace
about his incredible experiences as US 🇺🇸 Ambassador and UN 🇺🇳 official on this week’s🆕episode of The Mediator’s Studio. Listen here:
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A great experience to collaborate with
@NorwayUN
to host an
#OsloForum
retreat on preventive diplomacy and mediation for the UN
#SecurityCouncil
.
@NorwayMFA
🙌 We’re very excited to have the 15
#UNSC
Ambassadors gather at Greentree this afternoon for
#Norway
’s 🇳🇴
#SecurityCouncil
Presidency Retreat on Preventive Diplomacy, based on the
#OsloForum
Our Political Coordinator
@meenasyed
tells you all about it👇
@NorwayMFA
@hdcentre
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As day two of the 2019
#OsloForum
begins, Policy and
#Mediation
Director of
@UNDPPA
@WhitfieldTeresa
shares her views on what she sees as the biggest challenge mediators face today.
@NorwayMFA
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Not long to wait before
#TheMediatorsStudio
returns. Stay tuned as
@adamtalkspeace
meets local mediators, former UN officials, government representatives, conflict parties and more. New episodes every Thursday, from next week. Catch up here:
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Exclusive video: The first grain ship leaves Ukraine's Odesa port this morning. Congratulations to the Joint Coordination Centre, including HD's Maryna Domushkina. Amazing effort from all who have worked on this since March.
#ukraine
#grain
#JointCoordinationCentre
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Summer book
#1
: Harvard professor of psychology
@sapinker
recommends "The Internationalists: How a Radical Plan to Outlaw War Remade the World" by
@oonahathaway
and
@scottjshapiro
. Read more about his take on the book here:
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HAPPENING NOW : Livestream of the first 10min of the opening plenary of the
#OsloForum
with FM
#EriksenSoreide
,
@AU_Chergui
,
@AnwarGargash
, and
@bbclysedoucet
@NorwayMFA
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Dialogue and mediation work when it comes to ending conflicts. The
#SmartPeace
consortium brings together the expertise of leading organisations in the mediation field, pushing for peace in CAR, Myanmar, and Nigeria. Find out how here:
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HD's Executive Director David Harland shares his thoughts on the upcoming
#OsloForum
2019, a retreat for international
#conflict
mediators, high-level decision-makers and other
#peace
process actors, taking place on 18-19 June in Norway.
@NorwayMFA
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In the essay ‘UN Envoys as conductors, not soloists’ released today by HD, former
#UN
USG for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman discusses the importance of coherence and complementarity between the UN and other
#peacemaking
actors. Read it here:
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If you’re missing
#TheMediatorsStudio
, the wait is almost over! We’re back on Thursday with more stories and insights from behind the scenes of
#conflict
#mediation
. Starting in
#Nigeria
with businessman turned mediator, Ibrahim Saleh Hassan.
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🎧
#Podcast
#TheMediatorsStudio
is BACK! This week
@adamtalkspeace
and distinguished
#diplomat
@LakhdarBrahimi
discuss his perspectives, regrets and lessons in
#Afghanistan
,
#Iraq
,
#Syria
. Listen & subscribe➡️Apple: Spotify:
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Season 2 of The Mediator’s Studio begins here! Listen to Martin Griffiths
@OSE_Yemen
on the importance of teamwork in
#conflict
#mediation
: our brand new episode with
@adamtalkspeace
is available now. Please share and leave us a review!
@NorwayMFA
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On Tuesday, 18 Feb at 12:30, in Geneva,
@DLanz_PeaceMed
from
@swisspeace
will present his recently published book The Responsibility to Protect in Darfur: From Forgotten Conflict to Global Cause and Back. Confirm your participation at: reception
@hdcentre
.org
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Meet the panellists discussing what works and what doesn’t in mediating
#ceasefires
. You can learn more and still sign up for this event hosted by HD and
@CSS_Zurich
for
@GenevaPeaceWeek
here:
#ceasefireproject
#CeasefireDataset
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6
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New paper -
@BuchananCate
addresses
#gender
-inclusive
#peacemaking
in HD’s latest Mediation Practice Series for
#peacemakers
with practical inclusion goals & actions. Read here:
#WomenPeaceSecurity
also coming up in French, Spanish & Arabic
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Divisive
#geopolitics
, rising
#populism
, the digital
#technology
revolution,
#climatechange
call for mediators to develop new tools and strategies. In HD's publication,
@WhitfieldTeresa
of
@UNDPPA
explores mediation in this changing landscape of
#conflict
:
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🆕 SPECIAL episode of
#TheMediatorsStudio
: former enemies from
#Colombia
, Victoria Sandino & Sergio Jaramillo Caro, set aside the bitterness of the past to negotiate the historic
#peace
agreement between the gov and the
#FARC
.
Listen now 🎧
@NorwayMFA
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HD thanks all the participants of the recently concluded Northeast Nigeria Symposium on Reintegration, Reconstruction & Resettlement co-hosted by HD,
@CrisisGroup
@NOA_Nigeria
and
@CRbuildpeace
.
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As conflicts grew in number and gravity last year, HD achieved many successes on challenges ranging from coups and climate-fuelled violence to digital conflict and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Happening on 9 June 14h45
@rightscon
:
@hdcentre
’s discussion on social media and peace agreements feat. HD’s
@maude_morrison0
,
@rosejackson3
of
@dfrlab
,
@helenapuigL
of
@howtobuildpeace
and
@k_ramali
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As the 2019
#OsloForum
opens in Oslo, Norway’s Foreign Minister
#EriksenSoreide
shares her thoughts on the evolving nature of conflicts.
@NorwayMFA
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Sign up now 👉 for our webinar on 25 June on the impact of social media on peace efforts and the implications for implementation and monitoring. Join experts from HD,
@howtobuildpeace
and
@UNDPPA
for insights on a vital digital factor in making peace.
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🎧
#podcast
This week on the
#TheMediatorsStudio
#peace
activist
@munaluqman
shares her
#inspiring
stories to reduce suffering during the war in
#Yemen
. She shows how everybody has a role in
#peacebuilding
. Listen and subscribe➡️
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6
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On the occasion of the
#OsloForum
, we asked HD’s Executive Director, David Harland, what he sees as one of the next challenges
#peacemakers
will have to face in the near future
#mediation
#peacemaking
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In the margins of the 2019
#OsloForum
, Katia Papagianni, HD’s Director for Mediation Support and Policy, shares her thoughts on how mediators can address the multiplication of
#peacemaking
tracks.
@NorwayMFA
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HD welcomes the approval of the new Government of National Unity by Libya’s House of Representatives in Sirte.
The new government, which won the vote of confidence with a clear majority, will be tasked with organising the elections planned for December.
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News! Today marks the signing of
#TheNaturalResourcePeaceAgreement
in Benue State
#Nigeria
brokered by the HD Centre. A huge credit to the 22
#Agatu
clans for their commitment to end intercommunal violence over
#water
and
#land
. Read the press release:
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HD a eu le plaisir et l'honneur d'accueillir
@GhassanSalame
– diplomate, universitaire et artisan de la paix – qui a partagé son point de vue sur le monde et présenté son nouveau livre La tentation de Mars : Guerre et paix au XXIe siècle.
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Watch the recording of HD's
@adamtalkspeace
, board member
@MarietjeSchaake
,
@HardemanHildeML
,
@nighatdad
and Bojana Kostic during their session Curbing harmful content: Social media for peace at the
@ParisPeaceForum
:
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The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is looking for a Deputy Director, Mediation Support and Policy (MESU).
More information here 👉
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5
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SEASON FINALE of
#TheMediatorsStudio
! Former Government Chief Negotiator
@MCoronelFerrer
takes us inside the
#peace
talks that ended a half-century of insurgency in the southern
#Philippines
.
Listen to her conversation with
@adamtalkspeace
🎧
@NorwayMFA
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Livestream 👉 Norway's Prime Minister
@jonasgahrstore
makes opening remarks at the start of this year's
#OsloForum
.
@NorwayMFA
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6
15
#TheMediatorsStudio
is back with brand 🆕 episodes – starting with Ibrahim Saleh Hassan on choosing
#peace
over violence and becoming a local
#mediator
in
#Nigeria
.
🎧
@NorwayMFA
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8
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🎧
#Podcast
#TheMediatorsStudio
is coming back with a new season on Feb 15. Join
@adamtalkspeace
next week to listen to the new episodes with more stories from behind-the-scenes. Listen & subscribe➡️ Apple: and Spotify:
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6
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ICYMI – Our latest Oslo Forum paper looks back on 20 years since landmark
#UNSC
resolution 1325, and ahead to important next steps in the
#WPS
agenda. Read here:
#inclusion
#humanrights
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7
16
Want to know more about social media’s role in conflict and peacebuilding? Tune in to our session at
@SIPRIorg
&
@SweMFA
’s
#SthlmForum
on 4 May with
@mariaressa
,
@MiraSissons
,
@danbraun79
,
@sbradshaww
, Robert Rydberg & Teresa Ribeiro
@OSCE_RFoM
:
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📺"This is an area that's just emerging from conflict, so when
#COVID19
came, it really presented a threat."
#Peacebuilding
amid a pandemic? Here’s a glimpse of how HD is working with communities in the Southern
#Philippines
to do just that.
Watch:
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HD welcomes the statement by the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA), committing to align itself with the UN Secretary General’s (UNSG) call for a global ceasefire. Read more here:
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You can still register to the CyberMediation conference on 19 November! Join HD,
@DiplomacyEdu
@swisspeace
and
@UNDPPA
in discussing their latest findings on
#socialmedia
,
#ArtificialIntelligence
and many more. Sign up here:
@Cybermediat_Ini
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ICYMI: Have you discovered our podcast about
#peacemaking
around the 🌎? Listen to ten episodes of #𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 as
@adamtalkspeace
offers an insight into personal stories from mediators, governments & peace process actors.
🎧
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5
15
Here's another great summer podcast recommendation from the
#OsloForum
network. This time, it's
@Hiddenbrain
suggested by
@KholoodKhair
, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory.
#SummerListening
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HD is pleased to announce that the 2019
#OlsoForum
Peacewriter Prize has been awarded to
@alyverjee
for his essay: ‘Monitoring ceasefires is getting harder: greater innovation is required’. Read it here:
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11
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We gladly announce that Ambassador Pierre Vimont of France has been elected Chair of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue’s foundation board.
Read more:
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In the second episode of The Mediator’s Studio, former UN SRSG to Libya,
@GhassanSalame
, speaks with
@adamtalkspeace
and reveals his frustration at today’s state of multilateralism and international cooperation. 🎙Listen to the episode:
@NorwayMFA
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6
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HD congratulates the Government of
#Mozambique
and Renamo on signing a peace agreement in the capital, Maputo, yesterday. Read more here:
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”Whereas the total number of ceasefires has gone down, local ceasefire agreements have significantly gone up in recent years.” In the photo:
@GovClayton
of
@CSS_Zurich
presenting
#CeasefireDataset
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Looking forward to collaborating with
@Asia_Foundation
@CRbuildpeace
@CrisisGroup
@B_I_Tweets
@ETH_en
and
@ChathamHouse
on
#SmartPeace
, a conflict resolution programme to address the challenges of building sustainable peace. Read more here:
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Interested in
#finance
and
#peacebuilding
? Join us this Thursday to explore key topics of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and more. Sign up here:
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NEW on
#TheMediatorsStudio
: listen to both sides of the story of the peace agreement that ended 5 decades of civil war in
#Colombia
. Hear
@adamtalkspeace
with former High Commissioner for Peace Sergio Jaramillo Caro and
#FARC
Senator Victoria Sandino.
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5
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NEW ARTICLE: Mediating in the digital age, an insight into the rcent RightsCon summit by HD.
@DFRLab
@howtobuildpeace
@k_ramali
@maude_morrison0
@KarenBanaa
0
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