News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Youth for peaceFive years since UNSCR 2250
Today marks the fifth anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250, which called for increased participation of young people in decision-making.
- feature 9 Dec 2020
Collective action for trust and integrityInternational Anti-Corruption Conference: Opening statement by Andrew Gilmour, Executive Director of Berghof Foundation
A major challenge for us all is the linkage of corruption to so many of the world’s problems, combined with most people’s lack of awareness of these linkages.
- feature 3 Dec 2020
Women's agency in war and peaceBridging the gap on female (ex-)combatants in the UNSCR 1325 agenda
An event with LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security on discussing how to bridge the gap on female (ex-)combatants in the UNSCR 1325 agenda.
- event 2 Dec 2020
Berghof welcomes Afghan breakthrough agreement
Afghan government and Taliban movement representatives came to an agreement on the procedure and the preamble of the peace negotiations.
- press release 2 Dec 2020
Incremental inclusivity in peace processesNew research insights
Our study shows how peace processes benefit from inclusivity when the timing is right.
- feature 25 Nov 2020
Women’s rights in times of conflictPerspectives of women leaders from armed and political movements
A discussion on women's rights in conflict settings in honor of the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
- event 19 Nov 2020
Fifth anniversary of the Service Centre Peace Education
Since 2015, teachers and students in Baden-Wuerttemberg have had a contact point for their questions about peace education: The Service Centre Peace Education.
- feature 9 Nov 2020
UNSCR 1325 turns 20Achievements and remaining challenges
Twenty years ago, the UN Security Council launched its landmark Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
- blog post 29 Oct 2020
- Author(s) Véronique Dudouet
"Peace really must be for everyone, everywhere and anytime"A chat with Mathias Terheggen, CEO, expert on philanthropy and board member of the Berghof Foundation
Mathias Terheggen, our new board member, answers questions about his career and why he works towards positive change and peace.
- feature 8 Oct 2020
Berghof Foundation alarmed by renewed violence in Nagorno-KarabakhA ceasefire is urgently needed
The Berghof Foundation is deeply alarmed by the resurgence of violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh region that broke out over the weekend.
- press release 29 Sept 2020