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In the aftermath of conflict, National Dialogue and Transitional Justice can both contribute to reconciliation and prevent the recurrence of violence. But what is the nexus between the two? What are key shared characteristics, goals, and complementarities? In this paper, Sylvia Servaes and David Bloomfield explore the interlinkages between National Dialogues and Transitional Justice. They also discuss open questions on how both processes can be further integrated in practice to enhance their relevance and effectiveness.

• Year 2025
• Author(s) Sylvia Servaes, David Bloomfield

Disinformation is a global challenge that undermines trust within societies and, ultimately, peace. This study investigates how peacebuilders can help combat disinformation by using their expertise in conflict analysis, mediation, and dialogue. It also explores the role of technology in spreading disinformation and identifies opportunities for peacebuilders to intervene. The study emphasises the need for them to focus on addressing the root causes of both disinformation and conflict, rather than simply responding to their symptoms. It advocates for incorporating cognitive science into peacebuilding efforts and for adopting a more interdisciplinary approach to tackle these complex issues.

• Year 2025
• Author(s) Grace Connors, Emma Baumhofer

Chris Coulter appointed as Acting Executive Director. Andrew Gilmour is stepping down after five successful years of service.

• press release 24 Jan 2025

Watch the recording of our online launch event with the Platform Peaceful Conflict Transformation where we discussed how peacebuilding can tackle disinformation.

• event 30 Jan 2025

This project builds climate resilience in Iraq by combining community solutions, sustainable infrastructure, and conflict-sensitive strategies to tackle climate security risks.

• Past Project 2024 - 2025

This project strengthens climate resilience in Anbar, Iraq, by fostering dialogue, improving climate adaptation, and integrating conflict sensitivity to address climate and conflict challenges.

• Past Project 2023 - 2025

This project fosters local capacity, addresses climate-induced mobility, and promotes collaboration to tackle environmental and security challenges in the Kurdistan Region and Federal Iraq.

• Past Project 2024 - 2025

L’objectif de ces brèves notes d’orientation est d’informer les institutions nationales, régionales et internationales sur des sujets clés liés à la médiation interne et d’éclairer l’élaboration de politiques plus holistiques et plus favorables aux médiateurs internes. Bien que les femmes soient toujours confrontées à des obstacles culturels, logistiques et sécuritaires lors de leur participation aux médiations locales, elles sont en mesure de jouer un rôle essentiel et unique dans la médiation des conflits familiaux, fonciers, socio-économiques et environnementaux, contribuant ainsi à un taux élevé de réussite des accords de médiation. La valeur de la création et du soutien de réseaux (informels) de médiateurs internes est essentielle dans des milieux qui n’accueillent pas toujours favorablement les interventions de la société civile et où des réseaux plus souples et plus agiles peuvent servir de mécanismes d’alerte et de réponse précoces, augmentant ainsi les chances de parvenir à une paix durable et transformatrice.

• Year 2024
• Author(s) Marine Jacob, Claudia Maffettone, Stephanie Sarta, Nura Detweiler, Victoria Cochrane

The objective of these short policy briefs is to inform national, regional and international institutions on key topics related to insider mediation and to inform the development of more holistic and supportive policies for insider mediators. While women still face cultural, logistical and security barriers in their participation in local mediations, they are able to play critical and unique roles in mediating family, land, socio-economic, and environmental conflicts, contributing to a high success rate of mediation agreements. The value of building and supporting (informal) networks of insider mediators is key in environments that do not always welcome the contributions of civil society and where more flexible and nimble networks can act as early warning and response mechanisms, raising the chances to achieve sustainable and transformative peace.

• Year 2024
• Author(s) Marine Jacob, Claudia Maffettone, Stephanie Sarta, Nura Detweiler, Victoria Cochrane

Insights from our #vrschwrng project closing event reveal the urgent need for innovative civic education in today's complex social media-driven landscape.

• blog post 12 Dec 2024
• Author(s) Fidel Bartholdy, Nicole Rieber, Tessa Schindler, Laura Steinacher