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Catch up on the latest news from our work with communities and their leaders to confront the drivers of violent conflict.
Doing better conflict analysis
The first step of conflict sensitivity is to understand the context. Without some understanding of the area in which aid is being delivered, it would
Three common conflict sensitivity problems and what to do about them
Peaceful Change initiative has been providing conflict sensitivity advice for over 10 years. This advice has been given in many forms: we set up and
In the eye of the storm: perspectives on crisis in the north of Kosovo
Peaceful Change initiative hereby presents research undertaken by New Social Initiative (NSI) and Community Building Mitrovica (CBM) into perceptions of the local community about the
The Peaceful Change Podcast: the conflict sensitivity master class series
The Peaceful Change Podcast explores how international peacebuilding can most effectively prevent, manage, resolve and transform violent conflict. On the Peaceful Change Podcast, peacebuilding experts
Building peace in a multi-polar world
We now live in a multi-polar world, characterised by greater complexity and unpredictability. How can peacebuilders respond to this increased potential for chaos and violence?
Why we need conflict sensitivity in Northern Mozambique
The ongoing armed conflict in Cabo Delgado is creating challenges to the effective delivery of humanitarian aid by the international community. In this blog post we explore the pressing need for increased conflict sensitivity skills amongst those delivering aid.
Building a more inclusive peace: women’s inclusion and leadership
A key part of our work in Libya focuses supporting women’s inclusion in peacebuilding efforts, ensuring women’s perspectives and needs are better reflected in decision-making, and understanding how different gendered experiences of conflict impact peacebuilding.
Analysis of cooperation in the fight against human trafficking and gender-based violence
This publication looks at cross-border cooperation in the fight against human trafficking and gender-based violence, and makes recommendations for local authorities on the adoption of best practices.
Renewing commitments to the cause of peace
In a joint statement, civil society organisations in Kosovo and Serbia reiterated their commitment to actively working towards the normalisation of relations throughout the entire region.
Youth perspectives on peace in south Serbia
Civil society organisations from Serbia have come together to call for greater participation of youth in decision-making processes and peacebuilding.
Research on the shared challenges faced by Serbian communities in northern Kosovo and Albanian communities in south Serbia
This report looks at the shared challenges faced by Serbian communities in northern Kosovo and Albanian communities in south Serbia, and sets out recommendations for local and central governments, the international community, as well as media and civil society.
Conflict sensitivity considerations relating to the Libya Storm Daniel response
This note provides a brief overview of conflict sensitivity considerations relating to the international response to Storm Daniel in Libya which can be identified at this early stage of the response.