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7 ways International Alert builds peace

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To end violence against women, everyone must be involved – women, men, boys, and girls. Read about Abdul who is supporting survivors of Boko Haram captivity after his own daughters were abducted: #Orangetheworld #HearMeToo #16days

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International Alert has a proud track record of achieving real change in fragile and conflict-affected areas. Here's how we de-escalate conflict and build lasting peace.

How to address the sexual violence epidemic in Ethiopia?

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We must urgently build our approach to long-term peace, in #Tigray and elsewhere, around an understanding that conflict-related sexual violence happens not in isolation, but as a continuum of society’s wider gendered realities. @intalert in @AJEnglish :

To end sexual and gender-based violence for good, we need to acknowledge the problem is not tied only to conflict.

How to address the sexual violence epidemic in Ethiopia?

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🌍 From Kyrgyzstan to Kenya, Myanmar to Mali, our teams around the world share what they would change to build more peace this #PeaceDay . Take a look ⬇️

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The world’s eyes are on #Tigray . But those who want to turn the tide on sexual and gender-based violence must tailor specific prevention and reduction initiatives and policies, which cannot succeed without full financing. Read our @AJEnglish op-ed here:

To end sexual and gender-based violence for good, we need to acknowledge the problem is not tied only to conflict.

How to address the sexual violence epidemic in Ethiopia?

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The world’s eyes are on #Tigray . But those who want to turn the tide on sexual and gender-based violence must tailor specific prevention and reduction initiatives and policies, which cannot succeed without full financing. Read our @AJEnglish op-ed here:

To end sexual and gender-based violence for good, we need to acknowledge the problem is not tied only to conflict.

Ndeye Sow: 25 years of gender and peacebuilding - #Women'sDay

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Why we need women to negotiate peace: 25 years of peacebuilding with Ndeye Sow: #Longread #WomensDay #IWD2020

How to address the sexual violence epidemic in Ethiopia?

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Join us for #16days to raise awareness of violence against women and girls and the survivors & activists working to end the violence. Let’s #OrangetheWorld #HearMeToo

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“These students remind me of myself when I was a teenager in Aleppo.” Mohamed on his painting workshops #CreateSyria

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For those who have suffered sexual violence ( #SGBV ) during the ongoing conflict in #Tigray , the trauma will not cease when the fighting stops. All survivors deserve equal, universal access to justice and psychosocial support. @intalert in @AJEnglish

To end sexual and gender-based violence for good, we need to acknowledge the problem is not tied only to conflict.

25 years of gender and peacebuilding #IWD2020

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What types of violence concern people the most? Get the full story in our #PeacePoll2018 #peaceday #InternationalDayOfPeace

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The word “peacebuilding” was first used in 1975. Yet, to this day it is not officially defined in any dictionary. Let’s recognise all the peacebuilders that are working to end violent conflict & get #peacebuilding added to the dictionary!

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Warmongering Fighting Battling Brawling Skirmishing Sparring Wrestling Contending There are plenty of words for fighting in the dictionary. But #peacebuilding isn't in there! RT to ask @OED @CambridgeWords @MerriamWebster to recognise the people building peace every day

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What has gender got to do with peace? For #IWD2020 we talked to an incredible woman, Ndeye Sow, about the role she has played in changing the lives of women in conflict over the last 25 years: #WomensDay

After Beirut explosion, Lebanese civil society unite across divides

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Today we applaud Denis Mukwege & Nadia Murad as they receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end the use of sexual and gender based violence as a weapon of war. Our gender expert @elaruni shares why we need a holistic approach to tackle #SGBV

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We can stop violence against women and girls. Here’s how we supported families to end violence in Tajikistan, where half of all women have experience abuse with @WhatWorksVAWG @DFID_UK Learn more here: #16days #OrangeTheWorld

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Lebanese civil society is uniting in solidarity to provide shelter, food, donating blood and supporting clean-up operations providing a foundation for building peace. Read their stories this #WorldHumanitarianDay #RealLifeHeroes

COVID-19: Security forces must become part of the solution

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Violence by security forces during COVID-19 will only spread fear, mistrust and exacerbate conflict. In her latest blog our Regional Director in Africa sets out a more positive model of response.

Religion vs abuse | Stories from Kyrgyzstan

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The #ZindagiiShoista project in Tajikistan has helped women overcome domestic violence and gain financial independence. Learn more about our #WhatWorks project to tackle #VAWG in photos here: - with @DFID_UK @WhatWorksVAWG #16Days #HearMeToo

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Women must not ‘endure and forgive’. Meet the religious leaders challenging gender stereotypes to challenge violence against women in Kyrgyzstan. ✋ #ChooseToChallenge this #IWD2021

7 ways International Alert builds peace

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🤝🏼 Collaboration 😷 Adaptation 💞 Identifying shared interests 📏 Evidence based practice 🌐 Network building 💡 Innovation 🙋‍♀️ Inclusion With over 30 years' experience, here's what works when it comes to conflict de-escalation and preventative peacebuilding:

Webinar Joint Discussion | 27 Jan | Peace Education in Formal Schools

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Peace education can counter a culture of war by promoting a culture of peace. Our panel event will provide practical insights for educators, peacebuilders and policy makers. 📅 Wednesday 27 January 15:30 - 17:30 GMT Register now:

Webinar Panel Discussion 27 Jan | Peace Education in Formal Schools

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Peace doesn’t just happen. You have to build peace. #peacebuilding is an important verb, but it’s not in the dictionary. RT if you think it should be! @OED @MerriamWebster @CambridgeWords

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How can schools promote a culture of peace in places affected by conflict? Join an expert panel from @intalert , @InsightBritish @worldbeyondwar , @iipepeaceed & @snunow to discuss. 📅Wednesday 27 January 15:30 - 17:30 GMT

Webinar Joint Discussion | 27 Jan | Peace Education in Formal Schools

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What if students were taught to understand how and why violence happens? Join us to discuss the potential impact of peace education in tackling conflict. 📅Wednesday 27 January 15:30 - 17:30 GMT Register at:

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Not sure what #peacebuilding is? Who can blame you! Since 1975 political & business leaders have talked about it. It has helped stop violence in Rwanda, Northern Ireland, Philippines & more – yet it isn't in any of the main English dictionaries. This #peaceday let's change that.

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Let’s #OrangeTheWorld together. Join us to share the voices of those who have overcome violence and used their experience to create positive change in their communities. Read more here: #HearMeToo #16days

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COVID, conflict and crises: what's in store for 2021? Join our peacebuilding leaders to discuss this uniquely challenging time. 🗓️21 September #PeaceDay online at 1pm (BST)

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Webinar | World Education Day | Peace Education in Schools

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What do people globally think about peace and conflict & how we can build peace? Our #PeacePoll2018 in 1.5 minutes

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How can schools promote a culture of peace? 🏫👩🏾‍🏫📚🚌 For #WorldEducationDay read our new report.

Webinar Panel Discussion 27 Jan | Peace Education in Formal Schools

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How can peace education be used to tackle conflict? Join our event with @cperguk @InsightBritish @worldbeyondwar @iipepeaceed and @snunow to discuss. 📅Wednesday 27 January 15:30 - 17:30 GMT

COVID-19: Seven trends shaping peacebuilding in Lebanon

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📢 We are excited to welcome @NicHaileyAlert as our new Executive Director this #PeaceDay ! He has over two decades of diplomatic experience working in international relations, peace and security and international experience in Afghanistan, Kenya and the US

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The word “peacebuilding” was first used in 1975. Yet, to this day it is not officially defined in any dictionary. Let’s recognise all the peacebuilders that are working to end violent conflict & get #peacebuilding added to the dictionary!

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In Nigeria, women and girls who escape Boko Haram captivity often face stigma and rejection. See how survivors are changing attitudes and shattering the stigma they face in their communities #UKCSSF @DFID_UK @UKinNigeria #HearMeToo #16Days

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Far from the great leveler, coronavirus will have a vastly different impact on people based on gender, age, class, ability and more. In Lebanon there are concerns about the extra burden on women. Ruth Simpson explores this and more peacebuilding trends.

Three ways social media can contribute to peacebuilding

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The world needs more peacebuilders! Please add #peacebuilding to the dictionary to recognise the people working hard to build peace & end violence @OED @MerriamWebster @OxfordWords @CambridgeWords

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Social media is well-understood as a driver of polarisation, hate speech and violence. But we must not give up on online social spaces for building peace. Learn more:

COVID-19: Four ways peacebuilders can respond - International Alert

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**TODAY** COVID, conflict and crises: what's in store for 2021? Join some of @intalert 's peacebuilding leaders this #PeaceDay to discuss this uniquely challenging time and look ahead to the next year. We have limited places so sign up now:

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Preventing violence against women and girls is possible – our Tajikistan project which supported families out of violence shares how for the #16days campaign Supported by @DFID_UK 's @WhatWorksVAWG #HearMeToo

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4 ways peacebuilders can take action on #COVID19 : 👩‍💼 Analyse effect on conflicts 🏥 Promote conflict-sensitive aid 🗣️ Counter divisive narratives 🤝 Build citizen-state trust

From our initial shock at the speed at which the coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe, we are looking at how we, as peacebuilders, shape our actions.

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Peacebuilding is not just about stopping conflict, it's about promoting peace. This year on #PeaceDay our teams across the world did just that. #ThisIsPeacebuilding @intalertdrc @intalert_Rwanda @CRbuildpeace @peacedirect @Saferworld @mercycorps_uk @PlusPeaceCo

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🙌 BREAKING #COP28 will have its first ever thematic day on peace on 3 December! Great step in the right direction to call for conflict sensitive #ClimateFinance that reaches those that need it the most in fragile and conflict-affected states. Let’s make this count!

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When stress runs high, it is critical that health services are, and are seen to be, effective, consistent, transparent, accountable and inclusive. Ruth Simpson outlines 7 conflict trends in Lebanon during the COVID19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Seven trends shaping peacebuilding in Lebanon

Peace is the cure | SDG 16 and the 2030 Agenda in the wake of COVID-19

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80% of the most vulnerable people will be trapped in countries experiencing chronic instability, violence and conflict by 2030. None of these states are on track to achieve a single SDG. Business as usual is not enough, a commitment to peacebuilding is needed now.

COVID-19: Seven trends shaping peacebuilding in Lebanon

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Violence is on the rise yet peacebuilders continue to work to build a more peaceful world. It’s time to recognise that peacebuilding is necessary and valuable. Join us & let’s get #peacebuilding added to the dictionary!

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In Lebanon, initiatives run by local community groups can often reach more vulnerable people than those run by local authorities or civil society. Ruth Simpson explores peacebuilding trends in Lebanon her new blog.

Four Days of Violence | See the full story...

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We talk about need to include women but rarely look at countries in conflict for solutions. In Somalia, we’ve seen women organise in ways exemplary to govt structures, not partisan, not motivated by tribalistic lines. Coming together for collective goals - @IlwadElman #SthlmForum

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Our campaign to get #peacebuilding in the dictionary has been a huge success. It's now included in @HarperCollins @MacDictionary @CambridgeWords online editions, all in time for #PeaceDay ! But keep sharing, there's still @MerriamWebster @OED @Office to go!

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Warmonger, despot, brutality, warfare, they're all in here. In a time of rising conflict, it's about time people knew the word for building peace! Help get #peacebuilding trending! RT to support.

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Adam has a beautiful life. Or are things not as they seem? Get the full story

COVID-19: Seven trends shaping peacebuilding in Lebanon

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1 week until our #PeaceTalks to discuss how can we make sure peacebuilding becomes part of everyday policy. Book →

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We spent US$10 billion on peacebuilding in 2016. The total cost of conflict was US$14.3 trillion.

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With Lebanon’s health system already stretched, even interventions aimed at saving lives can exacerbate tensions. Ruth Simpson shares 7 conflict trends in Lebanon during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 ways International Alert builds peace

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People aren't born violent. We can stop violent conflict by tackling the reasons why people fight. Take action now: #WeCanBuildPeace #PeaceDay #InternationalDayOfPeace

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We condemn the violence and shooting of unarmed civilians protesting against police brutality in Nigeria and call for wide-reaching and long-lasting security sector reforms that address the root causes of violence. Our joint statement: #EndSARS

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⚠Conflict is blocking progress on climate action, while the climate crisis is fuelling conflict. 🕊 #COP28 provides a crucial opportunity to ensure #ClimateFinance actively supports peace! Here’s how: #PeaceAtCOP28

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The #AfricaClimateSummit set the continent's priorities for #COP28 . But while conflict came up time and again in discussions, the Nairobi Declaration fell short on the urgent need to address the impact of climate on conflict. Alert's @BettyMutesi writes:

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We are deeply concerned to hear of the arrest of our colleague in Tunisia Mehdi Barhoumi along with two other civil society activists today. We join in solidarity with civil society organisations in calling for their swift release:

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We're excited to be hosting two panels at #SthlmForum 👩‍💻Can peace be built from a distance? Effective & conflict-sensitive digital #peacebuilding 👥Using social media to build peace and inclusivity and to counter hate speech with @PAXvoorvrede Sign up➡️

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As #COVID19 escalates mistrust, weakens economies and fuels instability, @intalert is providing solutions that de-escalate conflict and build lasting peace. From Lebanon to Kyrgyzstan, here's how.

COVID-19: Seven trends shaping peacebuilding in Lebanon

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Our Peace Perceptions Poll launches today, giving voice to people living in peace & violent conflict. Hear what they told us about violence, instability & how we can build peace. A collaboration with @britishcouncil @RIWIdata #PeacePoll2018

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Across Lebanon community groups, including some with origins in the 2019 protests, are mobilising to provide support, food and medical supplies for vulnerable people. Read more on peacebuilding trends emerging in Lebanon.

World Education Day | Peace Education in Schools Webinar

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Schools can play a crucial role in building peace, by shaping social and cultural values, norms, attitudes and dispositions. For #WorldEducationDay read our new paper with @InsightBritish for practitioners, policymakers and those working in peace education.

Peace education: Why it is important and how it can be done

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The UK government should avoid scrapping the Department for International Development @DFID_UK , to ensure continued, effective and long-term responses to violent conflict. Our statement with @Saferworld @CRbuildpeace @peacedirect :

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COVID, conflict and crises: what's in store for 2021? Join some of @intalert 's peacebuilding leaders to discuss this uniquely challenging time. 🗓️21 September #PeaceDay online at 1pm (BST) Register ➡️

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Without women’s involvement in peacebuilding, there can be no lasting peace. This #IWD18 join us to share the stories of 7 inspiring women building peace today and #pressforchange @Nowomennopeace

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🔎 Job hunting for the new year? Or do you know a peacebuilder who is? We have roles in London, the Hague, Niger, Nigeria and remote consultancies 💻 Take a look and apply at: #ngojobs #peacebuilding

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🗺️ Calling all peace and conflict analysts! Join International Alert's Peacebuilding Roster of Experts and help shape peaceful futures in Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Eurasia. Apply today: #ConflictAnalysis #Peacebuilding

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#PeaceEducation can counter a culture of war by promoting a culture of peace. Our latest paper with @InsightBritish shares how.

Women, Peace and Security: Lessons from the field

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Peacebuilding is by nature unheralded & hidden. In an age of showoffery it isn’t as exciting as warmongering. It connotes something requiring stamina & patience. @Rhidianbrook calls for #peacebuilding to be added to the dictionary #TFTD #R4Today (1:49:00)

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To stop violence against women and girls we must #ChooseToChallenge the gender norms and expectations around women, men, boys and girls that drive violence. With violence rising in the pandemic, we must act now. See how this #IWD2021 👉

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As the humanitarian response to the COVID-19 crisis ramps up, it’s crucial that aid delivery is sensitive to local conflicts. Jessie Banfield, our Director of Programmes writes:

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What have we learned from 20 years of the #WomenPeaceSecurity Agenda? Read a round-up of our #SthlmForum panel with @Kvinna_t_Kvinna @LeymahRGbowee @regner_asa @thinkper @ptandorff Ndeye Sow @parfait_onanga @CSparre @UN_women @SweMFA & @SIPRIorg ➡️

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Women peacebuilders told us what is needed to progress the Women, Peace and Security agenda. ♂️❓Address patriarchal social norms 👥Engage with men and masculinities 🤝Support local women’s movements ➡️Re-politicise the WPS agenda Learn more 👇

COVID-19: Seven trends shaping peacebuilding in Lebanon

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Will women bear the brunt of coronavirus in Lebanon? Roles in frontline healthcare and unpaid domestic work, as well as vulnerability to domestic violence is already putting them at higher risk. Read more on peacebuilding trends emerging in Lebanon.

Ndeye Sow: 25 years of gender and peacebuilding

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Happy #PeaceDay ! Today we celebrate 30 yrs of peacebuilding by kicking off @TalkPeaceFest . Follow us through a fortnight of inspiring events

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This #InternationalWomensDay , we are celebrating with women peace and climate champions from Pokot and Marakwet communities, #Kenya , who have vowed to act together to address the impacts of #ClimateChange , including ending resource-based conflicts with @Sida & @Irish_Aid #IWD2023

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61 NGOs and 3 youth networks signed a declaration expressing their solidarity with all those arrested in the context of the latest protests in Tunisia calling for an end to impunity, torture and the mistreatment of detainees and for reforming the security sector. 1/2

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Hundreds of young people got together for #everydaypeace in the Philippines. See how they're making a change →

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The world needs more women peacebuilders like Myrna, taking action for lasting peace Share to #PressForProgress this #IWD2018 @intalert_ph

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Armed organised violence has not declined because of #COVID19 . We should be reticent to make claims of pandemics affecting violence. Politics affects violence. We should be asking how will pandemics affect politics of fragile states. - Clionadh Raleigh @ACLEDINFO #SthlmForum

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2020 will mark 20 years since the international community officially committed to addressing the disproportionate and unique impact of conflict on women: #UNSCR1325 . For #IWD2020 we spoke to Ndeye Sow, who played a part in this historic moment:

Dogmatism or pragmatism? Extremism and gender in central Sahel

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Every $1 invested in peacebuilding can lead to a $16 decline in the cost of armed conflict.

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"Seasons used to be our allies, it's turning into our enemy. If the rain comes heavy it ends in flood, if it doesn't come, it ends in drought and at the end of the day people have to fight amongst themselves for food." @hindououmar on the climate crisis in Chad region #SthlmForum

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COVID-19 has disrupted the very foundation of #peacebuilding , the basic need to bring people together face-to-face. Our new paper asks how peacebuilding can work when intergroup contact is limited:

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Today, we're excited to announce the first-ever global Peacebuilding Action Week! From Sept 14-22 @PlusPeaceCo is organising events all over the world to elevate the visibility of peacebuilders & build our collective power. Join us: #ThisIsPeacebuilding

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The effect of violent conflict on #MentalHealth is well understood. What can we learn from people with lived experience about how best to integrate #MHPSS with peacebuilding? Join us on #WorldMentalHealthDay to find out. Register: #MentalHealthMatters

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More photos of how we marked #PeaceDay and our 30th anniversary in #DRC with dancing, street art...and of course cake! #ART4PEACE

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🔎 Job hunting for the new year? Or do you know a peacebuilder who is? We have roles in London, the Hague, Niger, Nigeria and remote consultancies 💻 Take a look and apply at: #ngojobs #peacebuilding

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GREAT NEWS! Macmillan Dictionary have added #peacebuilding with a definition to their Open Dictionary. Take a look! 👏👏👏 @MacDictionary and @StanCarey @carey_cavanaugh @MrRightsNg !!

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PEACEBUILDING is a new entry in our crowd-sourced Open Dictionary: Submitted by @StanCarey , with thanks to @carey_cavanaugh , @MrRightsNg , @intalert , @HarrietLamb_ & @MikeJobbins for suggesting it. #peacebuilding

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Lets celebrate women, let's celebrate their acts of peace. In one of the most conflict affected regions of the world, these woman traders are building cross-border peace. #IWD2019 #InternationalWomensDay #BalanceForBetter

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🕊 #COP28 STATEMENT: We welcome the UAE COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace, together with the #PeaceAtCOP28 community. This is a very timely moment to highlight the mutually reinforcing intersection between conflicts and the climate crisis, and the lack of…

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What role do gender roles play in how violent extremist groups impact life in the central Sahel? And how can we use this understanding to build peace? Our new report explores.