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Thomas Ritzer
Senior Advisor Climate and Peace, Executive Office
- Berghof People
Peace conference launched in Berlin in response to escalating conflicts“The Berlin Moot: Reshaping Peace” will take place for the first time in April
Hosted by the Berghof Foundation, the conference will offer an opportunity for global experts and mediators to pioneer new approaches to peacemaking.
- press release 31 Jan 2024
Friedenskonferenz in Berlin als Antwort auf eskalierende Konflikte"The Berlin Moot: Reshaping Peace" wird erstmals am 17. und 18. April 2024 stattfinden
Auf der von der Berghof Foundation organisierten Konferenz entwickeln globalen Expert*innen und Mediator*innen neue Ansätze zur Konfliktbearbeitung.
- press release 31 Jan 2024
Synthesis Paper: Under crossfireThe courageous work of women faith-based mediators to prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflicts
Women faith-based mediators use creative strategies to achieve results despite the barriers they face and while working under risky conditions. But because their efforts and achievements remain largely invisible, together with the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, we want to give visibility to these brave women, to their daily struggles as well as unmatched courage and perseverance.
- Year 2023
- Author(s) Carla Schraml, Luxshi Vimalarajah
Under crossfire: the courageous work of women faith-based mediators
In our latest study, we explore how women use faith as a tool to solve conflict and which tactics they use to overcome challenges they face during the process.
- feature 2 Feb 2024
Inclusive dialogue, gender sensitive peacebuilding and reconciliation in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
The project supports local actors, particularly youth and women, and our insider peacebuilders network in strengthening community cohesion and trust through dialogue and reconciliation.
- Current Project
Long-term reintegration challenges and opportunities for female ex-combatantsInsights from Aceh, Burundi, Colombia, Mindanao, Nepal and Uganda
The policy brief analyses long-term reintegration challenges and opportunities for female ex-combatants. Drawing insights from working with female ex-combatants in Aceh, Burundi, Colombia, Mindanao, Nepal, and Uganda, it sheds light on the often neglected aspects of their experiences after conflicts end. It offers recommendations for policymakers, peacebuilders and many more on how to design sustainable post-conflict reintegration processes for female ex-combatants.
- Year 2023
- Author(s) Evelyn Pauls
Video: Political reintegration of women ex-combatants after warPathways to formal and informal politics
Watch the launch event of the latest issues of our policy insights series on gender-inclusive conflict transformation.
- event 5 Mar 2024
Sudan's deadly conflictThe urgent need for international intervention
The conflict in Sudan has led to a humanitarian crisis. Our Sudan expert outlines why the international community needs to step in to avoid global ramifications.
- blog post 23 Feb 2024
- Author(s) Hani Ahmed
Video: Providing remedies for climate harmsA dialogue between transitional justice and climate justice
Watch our event recording to learn about the challenges and opportunities of providing remedies to communities affected by climate change.
- event 14 Mar 2024