The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015. The coalition of four civil society organisations acted as insider mediators to resolve the 2013-2014 political crisis in Tunisia.

Insider mediators in a new eraHow to navigate local dynamics in a politicised world

Our event explored the crucial role of locally embedded mediation and how insider mediators can be better supported in today’s evolving geopolitical context.

event 23 Apr 2026

Video: Pathways to peace in SudanFireside chat ahead of the Berlin Ministerial Conference on Sudan

A timely exchange on how to strengthen collective efforts to support peace in Sudan.

event 14 Apr 2026

Aligning peace and climate adaptation is key to advancing effective resilience in fragile contexts.

Climate adaptation and peacebuilding keep missing each otherWhy does that matter?

Climate and conflict are interconnected, but responses remain fragmented. Aligning peace and climate adaptation is key to effective resilience in fragile contexts.

blog post 27 Mar 2026
Author(s) Sebastian Kratzer, Nazanine Moshiri

Water scarcity and environmental stress are exacerbating conflict dynamics in Iraq.

Video: Water, conflict and governance in fragile contextsInsights from Yemen and Iraq

Water is not only a technical issue. Our research in Yemen and Iraq shows how political and social dynamics can turn water into a driver of conflict or cooperation.

event 24 Mar 2026

At Masceti beach in the Southeast of Bali an estimated 30 victims of the 1965 massacre lay buried in an unmarked mass grave.

A past hidden behind beautyBali’s silences and the violent past tourism keeps hidden

On a recent trip, the Transitional Justice Hub team explored how tourism on Bali masks the island’s violent past and complicates efforts to confront its legacy.

blog post 20 Mar 2026
Author(s) Matthias Auer

In Datu Piang, 82 locals from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) community hurdled challenges of access and security to build a water system benefitting 95 households. About 34 per cent of local workers engaged by the project were women, while 32 per cent were former combatants.

Political integration still mattersHow mediators can support armed groups’ transition to peace

In this blog, the authors offer mediators guidance to help armed groups shift from violence to peaceful participation, drawing insights from their latest report.

blog post 18 Mar 2026
Author(s) Véronique Dudouet, Johanna-Maria Hülzer, Gyda Sindre, Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs

Peuls, traditional pastoral herders, in ceremonial dress at the Festival des Civilisations du Fleuve Niger.

Video: From stabilisation to navigationRethinking peacebuilding in the Sahel

Join our discussion to critically reflect on peace research and practice in the Sahel, and to explore local perspectives on mediation and navigating social change.

event 17 Mar 2026

Supporting women’s psychosocial wellbeing strengthens their participation and peace itself.

Towards safer engagement with women peacebuildersExperts share psychosocial reflections for International Women’s Day

Women peacebuilders address how they navigate psychosocial risks and how a "Do No Harm" approach can support their wellbeing and meaningful participation.

feature 5 Mar 2026

Gruppe von Menschen in traditionellen Gewändern bei einer Zusammenkunft in einem Innenraum, Inle See (UNESCO BIOSPHÄRENRESERVAT) Inle See, Shan Staat Myanmar

Video: Women peacebuilders at the centreHow psychosocial awareness makes peacebuilding safer, more sustainable, and more effective

Watch the recording of our International Women’s Day event to hear how we can strengthen peacebuilding practice without negatively affecting women peacebuilders.

event 3 Mar 2026

From stabilisation to navigationWhat the Sahel reveals about engaging with conflict in a multipolar world

This blog explores how the Sahel’s evolving conflicts expose the limits of security-first interventions and argues for a shift in conflict engagement.

blog post 26 Feb 2026
Author(s) Antje Herrberg, Véronique Dudouet