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Protester with placard about disinformation. On August 7, 2021, several thousand people defied the prefectural ban on demonstrating, marching in the streets of Toulouse (France). Chanting the word "Freedom", and anti-Macron slogans, the demonstrators marched on the boulevards of the city center, thus protesting against the Sanitary Pass.

Reimagining digital spaces: A peacebuilder’s take on disinformation

As digital spaces become increasingly influenced by disinformation, peacebuilders play a crucial role in shaping a more informed online (and offline) world.

  • blog post 3 Apr 2025
  • Author(s) Tessa Schindler
In Mataban, Somalia, we conducted a Shir where participants from different communities and societal groups came together to discuss local conflicts and the impacts of climate change.

Celebrating ten years of peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Somalia

Since 2015, we have worked with community members and government actors to strengthen their capacity to facilitate dialogue and foster reconciliation in Somalia.

  • feature 28 Mar 2025
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Chris Coulter appointed Berghof’s Executive Director

Chris Coulter has been appointed the Berghof Foundation's new Executive Director after serving for an interim period.

  • press release 27 Mar 2025
Court officer of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal speaks with students during a public forum in Phnom Penh.

Video: Event series | National Dialogues at crossroadsNational Dialogues x Transitional Justice

Watch the recording of our event on the interlinkages between National Dialogues and Transitional Justice, their shared characteristics, and complementarities.

  • event 11 Mar 2025
Women's inclusion in leadership and decision-making is essential for fostering sustainable peace and progress.

Empowering peaceExperts share why women improve peace outcomes for International Women’s Day

Mediators and peacebuilders stress the importance of gender equality in peace processes and how to support the next generation of peacebuilders.

  • feature 7 Mar 2025
A woman holds a banner during a protest against legislative bias against women, on the International Women's Day, in Abuja, Nigeria March 8, 2022. The protest has been followed by a lockdown of the National Assembly Complex.

Video: Voices of women peacebuildersCelebrating International Women’s Day 2025

Watch the recording of our event to hear the stories of women from Nigeria, Syria, and Zimbabwe who are leading peacebuilding efforts in their communities.

  • event 6 Mar 2025
President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) General Tiani greets participants of the Assises Nationales, a National Dialogue event organised by the military junta.

Niger’s National Dialogue: A genuine path to democratic transition or just political theatre?

Explore key insights from Niger's National Dialogue – the rare sense of unity and ownership, as well as the challenges ahead for the country’s political transition.

  • blog post 25 Feb 2025
  • Author(s) Antje Herrberg
October 8, 2022, Manila, Philippines: Militant protesters hold placards with a message ''Defend Press Freedom'' and ''Resist against Disinformation'' during the demonstration. Militant groups staged a protest in Manila in connection with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 100 days in power as Philippine President.

Video: Countering disinformation and social divisionLaunch event of our latest report

Watch the recording of our online launch event with the Platform Peaceful Conflict Transformation where we discussed how peacebuilding can tackle disinformation.

  • event 30 Jan 2025
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Chris Coulter appointed Acting Executive Director of the Berghof Foundation

Chris Coulter appointed as Acting Executive Director. Andrew Gilmour is stepping down after five successful years of service.

  • press release 24 Jan 2025
We hosted a panel discussion on conspiracy theories, elections and social media at our headquarters in Berlin.

Tackling conspiracy thinking and disinformation through peace education

Insights from our #vrschwrng project closing event reveal the urgent need for innovative civic education in today's complex social media-driven landscape.

  • blog post 12 Dec 2024
  • Author(s) Fidel Bartholdy, Nicole Rieber, Tessa Schindler, Laura Steinacher
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