by Anna Tervahartiala | Jun 11, 2019 | News, Peace Support, Somalia
Over the past twenty years, Somalia has experienced a raging civil war, a rise in violent extremism and a devastating famine – leading to a collapse of institutions, structures and trust in government. The failure of the state has greatly damaged social cohesion...
by Anna Tervahartiala | May 16, 2018 | News
In June 2017, the Somali government organized a nation-wide meeting on reconciliation in Mogadishu. The meeting kicked off a nation-wide mapping of conflict causes and levels and outlined the priorities of reconciliation in the country. The conference, the mapping and...
by Annalisa Jackson | Apr 5, 2018 | Events
April 16, 2018 1:15-2:45 pm Conference Room F, UNHQ 405 East 42nd Street, New York NY The event will be chaired by Ms. Otilia Lux, former member of the UN-sponsored Commission on Historical Clarification in Guatemala and MADRE advisor. Two presentations will be shared...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Mar 26, 2018 | Announcements
The total amount available is 16 million US dollars and will be distributed along two competitive categories: Between 100 000 USD and 800 000 USD for Local Entities Only and Between 800 000 USD and 1 500 000 USD for Local Entities and Non-Local Entities (except for...
by Annalisa Jackson | Mar 15, 2018 | News
After communities have experienced violent conflict, a substantial amount of work is necessary for reconciliation to take place at the local level. Though peace agreements are made, they often fail to address the deeper needs for transformation within communities and...
