News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Why inclusivity mattersPerspectives from our staff on International Day of Peace 2022
Including all groups of society is essential to achieving peace. On this year’s Peace Day, we take a closer look at inclusivity in peace processes.
- feature 21 Sept 2022
Feminist foreign policy must be about justice and participation
Shifting power asymmetries, systemic reflection and inclusivity should be key to a feminist foreign policy.
- blog post 12 Sept 2022
- Author(s) Beatrix Austin
One year after the fall of Kabul: Why the West should talk with the Taliban
In his op-ed for German magazine "Der Spiegel", our Executive Director argues for constructive dialogue in Afghanistan.
- blog post 11 Aug 2022
- Author(s) Andrew Gilmour
Peace for Ukrainians means their own resilience to withstand aggression:Interview with Ukrainian peace researcher Tetiana Kyselova
To support Ukrainian peacebuilders, international organisations need to listen to local activists and their needs.
- feature 3 Aug 2022
The future of transitional justiceHow the field can remain effective in challenging times
During our first ‘dialogue on transitional justice’ we addressed how practitioners can effectively respond to the many challenges transitional justice faces today.
- feature 21 Jul 2022
From combatants to politiciansHow peacebuilders can support the political transformation of armed groups
Together with the United Nation's DDR Section, we support formerly armed groups in becoming peaceful political parties after wars.
- feature 8 Jul 2022
Video: Transitioning to the futureWhat's next for transitional justice in challenging times?
Watch a video of our online discussion on the future of transitional justice
- event 5 Jul 2022
Video: Human rights and conflict mediationExploring the link
Watch a video of our online discussion on the integration and role of human rights in mediation and peace processes.
- event 22 Jun 2022
2-month extension of truce in Yemen and meeting with conflict parties in Montreux
Together with our partner PDF Yemen we held a dialogue meeting with representatives of all Yemeni conflict parties to discuss strengthening the current truce.
- feature 15 Jun 2022
Video: Breaking the vicious cycleHow can anti-corruption measures be integrated in peace processes?
Watch a video of our online discussion about anti-corruption entry points in peacebuilding.
- event 9 Jun 2022