Peacebuilding initiative opens new doors for young people in the African Great Lakes

There is a growing recognition of the role young people play in building peace in the African Great Lakes region. However, their participation and capacity to influence decision-making are often limited by structural barriers and insufficient investment in fac [...]

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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Read A Brief Analysis of New UN Security Council Resolution 2535 on Youth, Peace and Security. By: Graeme Simpson & Ali Altiok. [...]

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 [...]

Empowering young people to dialogue for peace in Burkina Faso

Rising violence and hostilities are rapidly disrupting social cohesion in parts of Burkina Faso. Many actors from national to international institutions are working to address the issues and restore meaningful peace in the country. However, when addressing [...]

Talibé children and Koranic schools: Stakes and Perspectives

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Abidjan Peace Talks: Young Ivorians Commit to Sustainable Peace

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While only a fraction of young people in Côte d'Ivoire contribute to violence, the common stigma of youth as perpetrators of violence remains a shield to the potential of the majority driving substantial positive change [...]

Trust Matters

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Interpeace's 2018 Annual Report, “Trust Matters” illustrates how we are working to foster and promote trust in conflict-affected regions of the world. From supporting statebuilding processes for over two decades in the Somali Region, to fostering trust and [...]

Strengthening the role of young women as advocates of peace and security in Palestine through creativity and art

The political sphere in Palestine is male dominated, with young women in particular excluded from political and security decision-making. Significantly, existing social norms, growing conservative attitudes, prevailing gender stereotypes and socio-economic har [...]

Enfants talibés et Ecoles coraniques en Côte d’Ivoire : Enjeux et perspectives

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« Les écoles coraniques traditionnelles ou dougouman kalan (écoles «  natte par terre  ») se distinguent fortement des trois autres types de structures islamiques d’éducation observées en Côte d’Ivoire. L’une des principales différences repos [...]

Bâtir la paix commence dès le plus jeune âge

« Il faut que tout le monde choisisse les règles ». La conclusion d’un jeune de 13 ans, limpide, claque comme une évidence au bout d’une heure et quart d’effervescence puis de réflexion. Comme lui, une vingtaine d’enfants genevois sont venus se [...]

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 7^th S [...]

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 [...]

Track 6: a strategy for inclusive peacebuilding

Violent conflict can arise from a wide variety of socio-political problems, and to build sustainable peace it is essential that all levels of a society come together in resolving them. Unfortunately however, protracted conflicts, violence, marginalization and [...]

From West Africa to Central America: Youth at the center of peacebuilding

Going beyond negative stigmas to transform youth’s agency Today’s youth generation is the largest the world has ever seen: there are 1.8 billion people between the ages of 10 and 24[1]. This period [...]

Voices of the People: Challenges to Peace in Mandera County

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This report presents the findings of a year-long consultation process to establish the challenges to peace in Kenya’s Mandera County, as perceived by the local communities of the County. Titled [...]

Visible peace: 5 Strategies to build peace through journalism

Journalism for peace Freedom of speech is not only a human right, it’s an essential part of democracy. The right to voice our opinions and have access to unbiased information, gives us the opportunity to hold leaders and institutions acc [...]

Sport, a tool for peace?

Sport is not limited to the practice of physical activities. It is in fact, a recreational space where a healthy lifestyle is promoted, through physical and mental development. It is a place where individuals converge to improve their social skills, strengthen [...]