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International Conference Emphasizes Role of Religious Leaders in Reconciliation in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has undergone a surge of violence since in March 2013. With up to 1.1 million people forcefully displaced since then, the crisis has become one of the worst...
“No one comes empty handed to a mediation space.” – Interview with Cassandra Lawrence
The Demystifying Religion in Mediation report was published in August as a collaboration between the Peacemakers Network and Al Amana International. Cassandra Lawrence shares her thoughts on the...
Perception versus Reality – Recruitment, Radicalization and Gender Roles in Boko Haram
The quote is from a research commissioned by the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and conducted by Dr. Anneli Botha and Mahdi Abdile. According to the findings, more than half of...
Discussions on Peace, Prevention and Dialogue in Geneva
The Library of the United Nations of Geneva echoed with anticipating murmurs as the four “human books” took their seats between the shelves. Dina Ionesco from the International Organization for...
Network Convenes Advisory Group Meeting in Rose Castle
Based on inputs gathered by Network members prior to the meeting, the sessions were organized around thematic and regional working groups. The role of religious and traditional actors in...
Research on Experiences in the Kenyan Criminal Justice System and Rates of Violent Extremism has been Launched
Drivers that could push youth in at-risk communities towards violent extremism are manifold. The perceptions of unjust treatment by authorities in charge of the criminal justice system could however...
Gender and Youth Inclusion in Peace and Security: What Does Religion Have to Do with It?
On October 30-31, the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers together with UNFPA and UN Women convened a two-day Strategic Learning Exchange to explore the complexities of inclusion in...
UNAOC is Looking for a Lead Trainer for Young Peacebuilders Program in MENA
The Young Peacebuilders programme will engage young women and young men from the MENA region in an intercultural dialogue and peacebuilding experience. The aim is to support the growth of networks...
Healing, Reconciliation and Peace: How do they relate?
On October 10-12, peacemakers from the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and partner organizations were led through a Healing of Memories Workshop in Stony Point, New York. The...