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

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

RIYADH, Sept. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2024.

Video: Perspectives on the growing ties between China and the Arab GulfDrivers, trends and the role of Europe

Watch our event recording to learn more about the growing ties between China and the Arab Gulf countries and the role of Europe in the shifting landscape.

event 27 Nov 2024

Discussion in front of the Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism, which was opened in 2008.

An outside view on Germany's reckoning with its pastInsights from an international study trip to Berlin

During a recent trip to Berlin, members of the Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation discussed how Germany has dealt with its violent past.

feature 6 Nov 2024

Inside one of the 4 disputed enclaves Azerbaijan is demanding to be handed over from Armenian control on April 7, 2024, in Azatamut, Tavush, Armenia. Azerbaijan has been calling on Armenia to cede control of four border villages north of Movses that have been controlled since the 1990s as efforts to reach a normalization deal including border delimitation stall. The four villages Baku is demanding are all located along the border between Armenias northeastern Tavush region and Azerbaijans northwestern Gazakh district and has become a significant flash point between the two countries in the past months with fears of a new possible escalation of military hostilities.

Video: Building confidence and fostering societal dialogueInsights from Armenia and Azerbaijan

Learn about our event on how confidence building and dialogue can help Armenia and Azerbaijan transition from conflict to peaceful coexistence.

event 6 Nov 2024

Signing of peace deal agreement between the Moro Islamic Liberati.

The Bangsamoro peace process: How anti-corruption featured (or not)

Practitioner consultant Balázs Áron Kovács outlines how anti-corruption measures can help peace processes through the case of the Bangsamoro.

blog post 29 Oct 2024
Author(s) Balázs Áron Kovács

Freie Mitarbeiter*innen der Servicestelle probieren in der Baisisschulung eine Methode zum Verständnis von Eskalationsmechanismen aus.

Peace education in actionAn insight into our work at the Service Centre Peace Education

Our colleague reports on how we deliver educational programmes for schools in Germany.

blog post 2 Oct 2024
Author(s) Jasmin Wölbl

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