News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Lessons learnt from the Basque peace processTen years after the Aiete peace conference
Berghof looks back at an unconventional peace process that teaches us the value of creativity and persistence in the face of deadlocks.
- feature 18 Oct 2021
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
Peace education meets religionA virtual and interactive launch of manual
Virtual launch of our ‘Peace Education meets Religion’ manual with interactive introductory workshop.
- event 23 Sept 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 Sept 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
Video: Platforms in conflictThe role of social media for conflict and peace
Watch our panel discussion (in German) on how social media has polarised societies, how to govern platforms and how to utilise them for peace.
- event 28 Jul 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
Video: Georgian-Abkhaz conflictHow to regain confidence
Watch a video of our panel discussion on confidence-building in the Caucasus.
- event 30 Jun 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