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Endangered cultural memoryThe impact of far-right discourses and practices on human rights related to the dictatorship in Chile
In light of the recent rise of the Chilean far right, this case study explores far-right revisionist discourses on the military dictatorship. To do so, the authors analyse both far-right discourses expressed on X (formerly Twitter) as well as discourses and practices expressed in relation to the desecration of human rights memorials. The paper reveals how transitional justice initiatives and even the broader human rights framework are coming under increasing scrutiny in Chile.
- Year 2025
- Author(s) Carolina Aguilera, Manuela Badilla
The rise of far-right memory politicsA global perspective
The rise of the far right is a global phenomenon, with anti-democratic parties and authoritarian leaders gaining influence not only in Europe but worldwide. A defining characteristic of far-right politics is a revisionist engagement with the past. By challenging established historiography and remembrance culture, far-right actors promote distorted historical narratives that fuel hate speech, xenophobia, racism, and political polarisation.
- Year 2025
National Dialogue and peacemaking
This eight-week online course provides an in-depth understanding of National Dialogues and how to prepare, conduct and implement them.
- Course Dec 2025
Dialogue for social cohesionIntercultural dialogue for conflict transformation briefs series
At a time when division threatens the fabric of societies, dialogue offers a path forward. The Dialogue for Social Cohesion brief, developed by UNESCO in collaboration with the Berghof Foundation and Search for Common Ground, blends real-world case studies with practical recommendations.
- Year 2025
تحليل المخاطر الأمنية المرتبطة بالمناخالجزء الأول من أدوات حول عمليتَيْ الوساطة والحوار المرتكزتَيْن على المناخ
يوضح الجزء الأول العملية المتّبعة لتحديد المخاطر الأمنية ومخاطر نشوب النزاعات المرتبطة بالمناخ وتحليلها باستخدام منهجية التغلب على المخاطر. ويصف هذا القسم عملية التخطيط عبر ثلاث مراحل، وهي: التصميم والتخطيط، وجمع البيانات وإجراء المقابلات، والتحليل؛ ويوضّح كيفية توليد نقاط الانطلاق المناسبة وتحديدها لبدء عمليات الوساطة والحوار المرتبطَيْن بالمناخ على المستوى المحلّي.
- Year 2025
Christina Horváth-Stenner
Head of Unit Europe, Head of Unit Negotiation and Mediation Support (interim), Europe Unit
- Berghof People
At and around the tableUncovering the diversity of roles played by women from resistance and liberation movements in peace processes
This paper, the fourth in our policy insight series on gender-inclusive conflict transformation, examines the formal and informal roles played by women in and associated with resistance and liberation movements (RLMs) during peace processes. We conducted focus group discussions, interviews and peer-learning workshops with women from South Africa, Northern Ireland, Colombia, the Philippines, Kosovo and other contexts in Latin America, Europe and Southeast Asia who contributed to peace processes either as formal negotiators or informal peace leaders.
- Year 2025
- Author(s) Claudia Cruz Almeida, Fee Högner
The rise of far-right memory politicsHow the past is instrumentalised across the globe
A new collection of research papers and a policy brief highlight the global misuse of history by far-right actors and offer strategies to counter their influence.
- feature 16 Apr 2025
Policy insights seriesGender-inclusive conflict transformation
The series presents the experiences, aspirations and lessons learned from women in or associated with resistance and liberation movements on gender-inclusive approaches to peace negotiations and post-war peacebuilding.
- Collection 4 items
Policy Brief 19: Fragile foundationsNiger's Assises Nationales and the challenge of political renewal
The policy brief analyses the Assises Nationales de la Refondation held in Niger in early 2025. It explores the process as a national dialogue aimed at redefining the country’s political order following the 2023 military coup. The brief evaluates the legitimacy, inclusiveness, and implications of the dialogue and the resulting Charter of Refoundation, which functions as a transitional constitution.
- Year 2025
- Author(s) Antje Herrberg