Mano River Union

Crossing boundaries: Sub-regional conference on civil society and security sector cooperation: Summary report with statement of recommendations

May 2008
Security policymakers and community representatives from the Mano River Union made joint recommendations for improving cooperation at a conference in Sierra Leone. This report by Conciliation Resources summarises the discussions.

Crossing boundaries: Sub-regional conference on civil society and security sector cooperation: Conference report

May 2008
This report by Conciliation Resources highlights the main points arising from a conference about security and civil society within the Mano River Union countries.

CCTS: Presentation by Michael Hammer

Jan 2006
Michael Hammer of Conciliation Resources emphasises in this presentation about peace monitoring, 'the work of actually building peace is being done, and needs to be done, by Sierra Leoneans, Liberians, Guineans and Ivorians themselves.

Building paths to peace: Bo Peace & Reconciliation Movement

Nov 2007
Although Sierra Leone's rural population remains traumatised and divided after the war, with the right support it can heal itself. This report from Conciliation Resources and Bo Peace & Reconciliation Movement gives examples.

Building mechanisms for conflict resolution in south-east Sierra Leone: The Sulima Fishing Community Development Project

Nov 1999
This paper by John Massaquoi of the Sulima Fishing Community Development Project in Sierra Leone introduces some exciting local conflict resolution methods which are proving to be very successful.

A path to peace: Indigenous conflict transformation and peacebuilding in southern Sierra Leone

Apr 2004
The peace monitors system in Sierra Leone is an excellent example of local initiatives producing their own successful solutions. This article by Mariama Conteh explains how Conciliation Resources supports such efforts.

Submission to Department for International Development white paper consultation: Fragile and conflict-affected countries and international institutional reform

Apr 2009
'Well-designed and resourced external engagement can increase the likelihood of those in conflict making peace". Conciliation Resources' submission to the Department for International Development's consultation explains in more detail.

Peacebuilding works: A British foreign policy priority

Nov 2006
On the organisation's 10th anniversary, Andy Carl of Conciliation Resources makes a speech about how peacebuilding is more important than ever and shares some recommendations for the British government.

Provide opportunities for dialogue

Oct 2008
This extract from Conciliation Resources' annual review details two case studies which show the value of dialogue in ending conflicts.

We Own TV

We Own TV is a collaborative media/theatre organisation, which promotes self-expression by giving ex-combatants and survivors the filmmaking and editing skills they’ll need to share their ideas, stories and experiences with the world. We Own TV focuses on providing youth with alternative opportunities for life. It also uses media and theatre to advocate for change on specific issues such as gender and human rights, HIV, the environment, and political tolerance.

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