Re-conceptualization of violence in the Northern Triangle

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Les Heinrich Böll Foundation has formed the Network of Civil Society Organizations of the Northern Triangle of Central America, as a space for analysis, reflection and contribution among organizations in Guatemala, Hondur [...]

Fostering local entrepreneurship as a violence prevention method in El Salvador

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Violence and crime have a direct relationship with the limitations caused by socio-economic inequality, exclusion and weak public institutions. When large groups of society cannot find employment and educational opportunities, which are necessary to ensure an [...]

Entrepreneurship and productive capacity-building with at-risk youth in El Salvador

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The districts of Nueva Concepción and Ilopango share two particular characteristics. Both towns are located in the midst of breathtaking water landscapes: the Lempa River and the Ilopango Lake. And although they are surrounded by peaceful scenarios, both Nuev [...]

20th Anniversary Journal No. 3

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No. 3/September-December 2014 This is the third edition of Interpeace's Anniversary Journal produced and published by Interpeace's Latin America Office. It features an interview with Max Loria and overview of the evolution of the peacebuilding field and ref [...]

Santa Tecla: a fertile ground to reduce violence

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Santa Tecla is part of the communities that have declared themselves violence-free. This case study investigates the prevention efforts that were undertaken by various actors to reduce violence in the community. [...]

Ilopango, one year later

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This case study analyzes the changes that happened in Ilopango after it was declared a 'town free of violence.' It was the first town to join the transformation process that was started by the truce between the two major gangs in El Salvador in March 2012. [...]

Violentas y violentadas

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The Interpeace Regional Office for Central America released the report Violent and Abused as the culmination of a study that examines the experiences with violence and subordination that are common to women who are both members of gangs and who are as [...]

Violent women and violence against women

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The youth gangs of Central America's Northern Triangle are mainly comprised of men; nevertheless, women are present in multiple ways in the lives of gang members, either as mothers, sisters, girlfriends, friends or fellow gang members. This publication is base [...]

Construyendo un futuro de paz

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'Building a Future of Peace: a Comprehensive Set of Policy Proposals for the Prevention of Youth Violence in El Salvador' is the second in a series of policy documents focused on developing contructive, lasting solutions to the issue of youth violence. This do [...]

Inauguration of the Humanitarian Foundation offices in El Salvador

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El Salvador, like its neighbouring countries of Central America's 'Northern Triangle,' suffers from one of the highest homicide rates in the world. Drug trafficking and criminal gangs are usually considered the main culprits of this preoccupying state of affai [...]

Interpeace experts contribute to Accord publication

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Interpeace experts contribute to the Accord review of peace initiatives on Legitimacy and peace processes from coercion to consent. Ana Glenda Tager, Isabel Umaña and Bernardo Arévalo de León discuss the truce between the two main gangs in El Salvador re [...]

Interpeace hosts practice briefing on gang truce in El Salvador

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Earlier this month, Interpeace and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform organized a practice briefing on the gang truce in El Salvador. The event, moderated by Interpeace Director-General Scott M. Weber, included insights from Isabel Aguilar Umaña, Director of I [...]

Replicating the Salvadoran gang truce?

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In March 2012, the heads of the two largest gangs operating in El Salvador, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and Barrio 18, established a truce, agreeing to end hostilities and pledging to reduce the number of homicides. In October, Ana Glenda Tager Rosado, Interpeace [...]

Innovative policy recommendations for violence prevention

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The Central American region is one of the most dangerous areas of the world. Reports of gangs and youth-related violence continue to make the headlines. Violence is endemic and seems to be deeply-rooted within the societies of Central America. Young people are [...]

Interpeace launches ‘Building a future of peace: A comprehensive set of policy proposals for the prevention of youth violence in El Salvador’

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With violent crime on the increase for the last 15 years, El Salvador is at a crossroads. There is now an urgent need for preventative policies to address youth and youth gang-related violence in the country. Interpeace releases ‘Building a future of peac [...]