Healing the invisible wounds of violence in Rwanda
October 22, 2020
Calling for inclusive action to prevent violence in DR Congo’s Kasaï region
A conflict between a local militia and national government forces in 2016 transformed the relatively calm Kasaï region in the Democratic Republic of Congo into the scene of violent intercommunal conflict. At least 5,000 people died and 1.4 million others were [...]
DR Congo: Fostering peace and reconciliation in Kasaï and Kasaï-Central
Interpeace hosted a national forum with partners in Kinshasa on 25 and 26 August, to discuss findings and recommendations of a participatory action research conducted in Kasaï and Kasaï-Central in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [gallery columns="2" ids [...]
Rebuilding Trust in Mali: the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement five years on
In 2015, the Mali Government and armed groups concluded the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali - a peace agreement to end years of violent conflict in parts of the country. Five years later, implementation of the Agreement has not progressed as expe [...]
UN Security Council gives a welcome boost to Youth, Peace and Security
The United Nations Security Council has adopted its third resolution on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS): UNSCR 2535. It signals the Security Council’s deter [...]
A Brief Analysis of New UN Security Council Resolution 2535 on Youth, Peace and Security
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August 6, 2020
A Brief Analysis of New UN Security Council Resolution 2535 on Youth, Peace and Security
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Read A Brief Analysis of New UN Security Council Resolution 2535 on Youth, Peace and Security. By: Graeme Simpson & Ali Altiok. [...]
Interpeace and United Nations Peacebuilding Office renew partnership to sustain peace
The world is witnessing a marked rise in violence within states, as more societies experience violent conflict globally. In response to this worrying trend, Interpeace and the United Nations Peacebuildin [...]
Interpeace’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
July 9, 2020
Interpeace’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The tragic death of George Floyd in the United States has affected all Interpeace staff worldwide in a profound way. It is an affront to human dignity and human rights, and thus to Interpeace’s values and principles. The Black [...]
Interpeace and UNICEF partner to contribute to peace through work with children
A partnership between the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Interpeace contributes to the sustaining peace agenda which calls for contribution to peace at all levels and across all sectors. UNICEF drives change [...]
Interpeace Governing Board welcomes three new members
June 24, 2020
Interpeace Governing Board welcomes three new members
Interpeace is pleased to announce the appointments of three new members to its Governing Board: Ambassador Simon Geissbühler, as the new Representative of the Host Government, Switzerland; Mohamed Khaled Khiari, as the Representative of the United Nations Sec [...]
BIBISS LAAFI BATU (Dialogue des jeunes pour la paix)
Interpeace en collaboration avec le Studio Yafa de la Fondation Hirondelle a facilité un dialogue entre jeunes, et entre jeunes et autorités au Burkina Faso. Au cours de ce processus participatif, les jeunes se sont exprimés sur ce qu’ils considèrent com [...]
Engaging communities to end violence in eastern DR Congo
June 23, 2020
Engaging communities to end violence in eastern DR Congo
Several violent confrontations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have killed, wounded, and displaced many people. Amid the armed conflict, humanitarian actors have been targeted by communities fearing and resisting interventions. The spike in violence [...]
Integrating peace into development and humanitarian work: Interpeace launches Peace Responsiveness Facility
May 28, 2020
Integrating peace into development and humanitarian work: Interpeace launches Peace Responsiveness Facility
Interpeace is delighted to announce the launch of the first international Peace Responsiveness Facility in June 2020. The Facility will provide expert advice and develop practical field work with international organizations – including [...]
Interpeace welcomes Ambassador Umej Bhatia of Singapore to the Advisory Council
We are pleased to welcome Ambassador Umej Bhatia as representative of Singapore to Interpeace’s Advisory Council. The Adivsory Council is a high-level statutory body that provides the organization with key strategic advice and guidance on peacebuilding po [...]
Rwanda Genocide Remembrance Day 2020: Monica McWilliams’ message of remembrance and hope
April 7, 2020
Rwanda Genocide Remembrance Day 2020: Monica McWilliams’ message of remembrance and hope
In 1994, the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda claimed about 1million lives and left the country with the massive burden of overcoming this national trauma and building a fresh future. The Chair of Interpeace’s Governing Board, Monica McWilliams, was i [...]
Helping Kenyan communities find lasting solutions to inter-clan clashes
November 12, 2019
Helping Kenyan communities find lasting solutions to inter-clan clashes
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It is a sunny morning in Shobtoy village, Doomal, a small village in Banisa constituency in the Mandera county of north-eastern Kenya. A cool breeze softens the heat of the rising sun and people move around with smiles o [...]
Oxford Peace Talks 2019: Africa Leading for Peace
June 3, 2019
Oxford Peace Talks 2019: Africa Leading for Peace
On 16 May, the Bonavero Institute at Oxford University became a space for sharing stories of peace, in the first ever Oxford Peace Talks held in honor of Kofi Annan, the 7th S [...]
Building bridges of understanding and hope
October 12, 2017
Building bridges of understanding and hope
The fifth edition of the Geneva Peace Talks were held on September 21 at the Palais des Nations to celebrate the International Day of Peace. The event was organized under the theme "Building Bridges" and brought together a diverse group of speakers that highli [...]
State-building and peacebuilding processes in the Somali Region
With over 20 years of experience working in the Somali Region, Interpeace and its partner organizations have supported and advanced state-building and peacebuilding processes. Our work has helped [...]
Linking grassroots with decision-makers: participatory polls inform Peace Talks in Cyprus
May 28, 2017
Meeting the President of Somaliland: Interpeace’s Track Six Approach
October 25, 2016
Meeting the President of Somaliland: Interpeace’s Track Six Approach
In all its peacebuilding programmes around the world, Interpeace applies a Track 6 approach that establishes connections between local communities, civil society, government and the international comm [...]
“Let’s make History begin on October 2nd”: from signing the agreement to building lasting peace in Colombia
September 27, 2016
“Let’s make History begin on October 2nd”: from signing the agreement to building lasting peace in Colombia
A first step to build lasting and sustainable peace in Colombia On Monday September 26 in Cartagena, Colombia, the Final Agreement ending the conflict between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP [...]
Director of Interpeace USA is appointed lead author of UN Advisory Group of Experts for Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security
August 19, 2016
Director of Interpeace USA is appointed lead author of UN Advisory Group of Experts for Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security
“Young people can break barriers, reach across divisions and forge understanding. The United Nations Security Council has finally recognized the importance of youth.” - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Last Friday August 12, during a speech at [...]
Interpeace in Eastern and Central Africa – Building Lasting Peace
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Interpeace has been active in Eastern and Central Africa since 1996. From its regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization presently supports peacebuilding efforts in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda and the Somali Region. [...]
