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Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Soini: Mediation at the forefront in UN activities
Mr. Soini appealed to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by saying that Finland wishes to see mediation and dialogue at the forefront of the UN's work. Mr. Soini stated that Finland will continue its...
Advisory Meeting of the Network: Exploring ways to advance the engagement of grassroots actors in peace processes
With the aim of drawing on the expertise of the participants and supporting the upcoming discussions in the National Dialogue Conference, the Advisory Meeting examined peace support through the lens...
Second Conference on Non-Formal Dialogue Processes and National Dialogues 16–18 November: Experiences from countries in transition
This is a continuation of a conference held in April 2014 which enjoyed wide participation and deepened the understanding of these processes. This year’s conference will again provide a space for...
Ambassador Richard Holbrooke Inspired Tanenbaum´s Peacemakers in Action Award
Instead of recognizing his work or the work of traditional Track I diplomats, Ambassador Holbrooke encouraged the organization to honor local, grassroots peacemakers who put their lives at risk for...
The Role of Religion in Conflict and Peacebulding
The role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding has often been depicted in binary terms: it is seen as a source either of violence or of reconciliation. As this simplification obscures the...
Statement rejects attempts to justify violence on religious grounds in the Central African Republic
In the statement, religious leaders and heads of multi-religious organizations extend their deep condolences to and unite in solidarity with all affected by the violence in the Central African...
High Level UN General Assembly Side Event recommended strategies for reducing religious sectarianism
In his opening remarks Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Timo Soini stressed the importance of religious and traditional leaders in the pursuit towards sustainable peace. Mr. Soini...
Building trust through interreligious communication – UN expert launches regional debate in Cyprus
“Communication helps to overcome prejudices, prevent negative stereotypes and build –or re-build– trust in societies,” Mr. Bielefeldt said, announcing a Regional Conference on ‘Broadening...
Women Leading Peace
Women Leading Peace is a close examination of women’s political participation in peace processes in Northern Ireland, Guatemala, Kenya, and the Philippines. The study shows where and how women have...