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Muslim Leaders in Central African Republic Unite to Support Social Cohesion
Vienna. Finn Church Aid, the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) with the partnership of the Organization of Islamic...
Institute for Peace and Dialogue Summer Academy
International Summer Programs 2016 - V Summer Academy Period: 09 - 19 August, 2016 - VI Summer Academy Period: 19 - 29 August, 2016 - 3 Month CAS - Research Program Period: 09 August - 06 November,...
“Reforming UN mediation through inclusion of traditional peacemakers”
Read Antti Pentikäinen's article "Reforming UN mediation through inclusion of traditional peacemakers" originally published in the Development Dialogue series.
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...