News and Insight

Our staff and partners draw on decades of experience, understanding and analysis to make peace possible. As well as news, see their latest thoughtful insights covering violent conflict, peacebuilding, and global events.

July 2024
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In July 2024, Conciliation Resources conducted a workshop on the gender-sensitive conflict analysis methodology in Bangui with partners of our new project, ‘Breaking gender stereotypes to succeed together’.

June 2024
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Public Roundtable

When: Friday, 21st June 2024, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

May 2024
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In April 2024, the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) hosted a roundtable to explore the inter-linkages between climate security and gender. Facilitated by Conciliation Resources, discussion shed light on the relevance of gender norms and power dynamics to the peace and security impacts of climate change and how research and evidence on this matter can inform the design of effective policy.

March 2024
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Throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, a region characterised by complex social and political dynamics, the voices and actions of women peacebuilders carry significant weight amidst ongoing transitions and challenges.

March 2024
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Nestled on the eastern coast of Bougainville Island, just south of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville’s capital Buka, is the Sisters of Nazareth training centre, located nearby the community of Tsiroge. The centre recently hosted a three-day Peacebuilding Sharing and Collaboration workshop, highlighting participants' insights and collective efforts to continue to foster sustainable peace and stability in the region.

March 2024
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Embracing the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion' for International Women's Day 2024, we're proud to highlight our work and our partners in fostering peace through inclusive approaches. Every woman deserves to have her voice heard and be included in shaping a peaceful future. To understand and value women's inclusion and work towards a world where diversity is celebrated and all voices are heard. Together, let's continue to empower women, bridge divides, and build a more inclusive world.

February 2024
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In this blog, Professor Michael Semple explores the profound challenges for peacemakers striving to engage a populace stifled by repression and fear, and urges that some basic precautions be followed.

January 2024
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Conciliation Resources announces the appointment of Lucy Moore as its new Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees. Lucy has extensive experience in conflict transformation and global development across diverse regions.

December 2023
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Reconciliation among different groups and communities in the Somali Regional State (SRS) in Ethiopia is an ongoing challenge, after a 2018 peace deal ended many years of insurgency. Social and political links between various Somali communities are strong and reach over borders and boundaries across the Horn of Africa. These connections have a major impact on how reconciliation moves forward in the SRS.

November 2023
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After seven years on the Board of Conciliation Resources, Diana Good is stepping down as Chair this month. We caught up with the former aid watchdog commissioner to find out what she’s learned about peacebuilding, and what she thinks the future holds for the sector.

November 2023
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In November, Conciliation Resources and Inter Mediate joined a diverse range of civil society organisations, politicians and policy makers for this year’s Paris Peace Forum to discuss climate change, peacebuilding and our Joint Environmental Venture for South Asia.

October 2023
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In September 2023, Conciliation Resources brought together women working to influence peace processes for a comparative learning event in Nairobi to share experiences and best practices in highlighting the unique role of women in building peace.