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The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.

Dialogue is the only way out of the crisis in AfghanistanOur Afghanistan expert Theresa Breitmaier in an interview with German public television Tagesschau
Only constructive dialogue between the Taliban government and the international community will help the Afghan people to overcome this humanitarian crisis.
- feature 13 Apr 2022

“It would be a terrible mistake to forget about the major crises around the world.”
Despite the focus on the war in Ukraine, Europe should not divert its attention from the crises in Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Yemen.
- blog post 7 Apr 2022
- Author(s) Andrew Gilmour

Video: Exploring pathways to peace for UkraineOptions for peacebuilding in the context of the ongoing war
Watch our online discussion on possible solutions for the conflict in Ukraine.
- event 7 Apr 2022

Krieg in der Ukraine: Haben Verhandlungen eine Chance?
10 Punkte der Initiative Mediation Support Deutschland (IMSD) zu möglichen Verhandlungen und zu Mediation in Bezug auf den Krieg in der Ukraine
- feature 31 Mar 2022

Video: Gender-climate-conflictKey considerations for sustainable peace
Watch a video from our online panel on the triple nexus and the role of international organisations.
- event 30 Mar 2022

Faith-based mediators urge world leaders to stop senseless war – in Ukraine and elsewhere!
A group of faith-based mediators, supported by the Berghof Foundation, calls for ending human-suffering. They urge leaders to return to the negotiation table.
- feature 30 Mar 2022

Ukraine-war: Children and young people are increasingly worriedWe answer their questions on our website frieden-fragen.de
Since the attack on Ukraine, children and young people are increasingly afraid of war. But adults are also visiting our platform frieden-fragen.de more frequently.
- feature 24 Mar 2022

Eleven peace education ideas for dealing with the war in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine poses challenges to civil society actors, we provide ideas for reflection for all those who are working for a peace-oriented future.
- feature 17 Mar 2022

Video: Panel discussion about Somalia's electionsKey priorities for the new Somali government
Watch a video of our online panel discussion on the challenges and plans for the future Somali government.
- event 15 Mar 2022

The Berghof Foundation is calling for an effective ceasefire and de-escalation in Ukraine
We urge conflict parties as well as governments worldwide to engage in dialogue and negotiations to stop this war.
- feature 9 Mar 2022