News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
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10 Sep 2021 A call to rethink Europe's 'counter-terrorism' strategy and prioritise dialogue
Seven peace organisations are calling on Europe to prioritise dialogue with armed groups and ensure legal routes for peace and mediation actors to engage with them
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10 Aug 2021 Peace education meets religion, online event, 23 Sept
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12 Aug 2021 New cooperation agreement to establish Transitional Justice Hub
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21 Jun 2021 Germany’s longest military mission ends
As Germany withdraws its forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years, what was achieved – and what will remain?
Latest Blog Posts
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29 Jun 2021 Seven lessons for inclusive local governance and peacebuilding in Yemen
Katharina Jautz, Joshua Rogers
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21 Jun 2021 Germany’s longest military mission ends
Hans-Joachim Giessmann
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11 May 2021 Climate and conflict as a vicious cycle: The case of Afghanistan
Hans-Joachim Giessmann, Charlotte Hamm
Berghof turns 50: Looking back at our history
13 October 1971 is the day we were founded. To celebrate our anniversary, we will revisit key moments of Berghof’s history, and take a look at the years to come.
- feature 13 Oct 2021
Berghof Foundation marks 50 years of peacebuilding
Looking on from the 50th anniversary, four prominent challenges feature among Berghof’s top priorities in dealing with the complex root causes of conflicts.
- press release 13 Oct 2021
A call to rethink Europe's 'counter-terrorism' strategy and prioritise dialogueJoint statement by peace and conflict resolution organisations
Seven peace organisations are calling on Europe to prioritise dialogue with armed groups and ensure legal routes for peace and mediation actors to engage with them
- press release 10 Sep 2021
New cooperation agreement to establish Transitional Justice HubBMZ, Berghof Foundation to deepen joint work on dealing with the past
The Hub will promote exchange, dialogue, and research on topics such as remembrance, good governance, trauma healing, and social cohesion in post-conflict settings.
- press release 12 Aug 2021
Peace education meets religion, online event, 23 SeptA virtual and interactive launch of manual
Join the virtual launch of our ‘Peace Education meets Religion’ manual and an interactive introductory workshop on 23 September 2021
- feature 10 Aug 2021
Yemen – A multi-track approach
We support the peace process in Yemen through a multi-track approach, engaging national, regional, and local actors to overcome divisions through inclusive dialogue.
- feature 19 Jul 2021
Digitaler Salon: Platforms in conflict - Online event on 28 JulyThe role of social media for conflict and peace
Join a panel discussion (in German) on how social media has polarised societies, how to govern platforms and how to utilise them for peace.
- feature 9 Jul 2021
Seven lessons for inclusive local governance and peacebuilding in YemenInternational support to local governance
These emerging lessons can help inform Yemeni policy makers thinking about local governance and international actors looking to mitigate the impact of conflict.
- blog post 29 Jun 2021
- Author(s) Katharina Jautz, Joshua Rogers
Germany’s longest military mission endsWhat was achieved – and will remain for Afghanistan?
As Germany withdraws its forces from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years, what was achieved – and what will remain?
- blog post 21 Jun 2021
- Author(s) Hans-Joachim Giessmann
Oman: Bridging to peace
In a new paper, Professor Abdullah Baabood examines Oman’s role in brokering peace in its neighbour, Yemen.
- feature 16 Jun 2021