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Building bridges for nonviolent changeWomen as insider mediators during the October 2019 protests in Iraq
The October 2019 protests in Iraq were notable for their scale, spontaneity, and widespread participation, particularly by young people and women. This report documents the roles of Iraqi women as insider mediators within the movement, highlighting their efforts to maintain peace and build trust among protesters, police, and other stakeholders. Based on interviews with activists across five governorates, the report also examines the gender dynamics and challenges these women faced in mediation, offering insights into their capacity-building needs.
- Year 2024
- Author(s) Ilham Makki Hammadi
Building bridges for non-violent changeWomen as insider mediators in Thailandʼs 2020–2022 pro-democracy movements
The youth-led pro-democracy protests in Thailand from 2020-2022 represented a major turning point in the country’s political landscape. Women played prominent roles, demonstrating resilience and leadership throughout the movement. This research report focuses on women’s roles as insider mediators in resolving conflicts between protesters and authorities, examining the gender dynamics at play. It also explores strategies to support women in sustaining their mediation roles, providing recommendations for enhancing their capacities and effectiveness.
- Year 2024
- Author(s) Bencharat Sae Chua, Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij
Policy Brief 17: Building bridges for nonviolent changeWomen insider mediators in peaceful protest movements
This policy brief examines the critical roles of women as insider mediators in peaceful protest movements (PPMs) across Iraq, Thailand, and Venezuela. Based on qualitative interviews and case studies, this brief highlights how these women build bridges between diverse actors and offers recommendations for empowering them to deepen their mediation roles. The findings aim to inform international policy actors and enhance support for sustainable peacebuilding.
- Year 2024
- Author(s) Véronique Dudouet, Johanna-Maria Hülzer
Friedensbildung in AktionEin Einblick in unsere Arbeit bei der Servicestelle Friedensbildung
Unsere Kollegin berichtet, wie wir Bildungsangebote zum Thema Frieden und Konflikt für Schulen schaffen.
- blog post 2 Oct 2024
- Author(s) Jasmin Wölbl
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
Building bridges for non-violent changeWomen as insider mediators within the pro-democracy movement in Venezuela
As the social, humanitarian and political crises become more acute in Venezuela, social actors who were previously marginalised have acquired more prominent roles within the pro-democracy movement– among them, women. Moreover, for the first time in its history, the Venezuelan opposition has a woman –María Corina Machado – as its main leader. This study stems from the need to understand the strengthened roles of civil society and women in these negotiations and explores the roles of women as insider mediators within the Venezuelan pro-democracy movement.
- Year 2024
- Author(s) Isabella Picón Ball
Policy Brief 18: Sacred values in high-level peace negotiationsRecommendations informed by neuro- and cognitive science
In an era where violent conflicts are increasingly complex and deeply rooted in sacred values and identities, traditional peacemaking strategies often fall short. Deeply held beliefs, as they are core to identity, are not only difficult to negotiate but also challenge conventional tactics for transforming conflicts and settling violence. Integrating insights from neuro- and cognitive sciences can enhance the practice of designing communication and processes for high-level peace negotiations. Drawing on neuroscience-informed research and insights from global (high-level) peace processes, the recommendations for peace practitioners in this policy brief emphasise the relevance of emotional and psychological underpinnings of conflict.
- Year 2024
- Author(s) Carla Schraml
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