PeaceRep Launches New Short Course on Gender and Peace Processes
flexThe new online course for peacebuilding professionals will provide an overview of the latest developments in the field of gender, peace and security.
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PeaceRep Researcher Addresses OSCE Conference on Gender Equality
flexLaura Wise, PeaceRep Research Fellow, shared insights on women’s inclusion in peace processes with policymakers and activists from the OSCE region.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan represents a new normal in Western foreign policy
flexMarika Theros and Sahar Halaimzai investigate the thinking behind the international withdrawal from Afghanistan and its potential to cause further crises.
Rethinking development means rethinking conflict resolution
flexAs the UK government works on a new White Paper on International Development, Tim Epple offers insights into rethinking development and conflict resolution.
PA-X Database Informs New Research on Youth in Peace Agreements
flexPeaceRep's PA-X Peace Agreements Database has informed a new dataset and research on how youth feature in peace agreements.
The Syrian Conflict and the Loss of National Identity
flexAreefa Abdel Hamid al-Mousa discusses the impact of years of conflict and decades of authoritarian practices on Syrian identities.
Minister Lord Ahmad hails PeaceRep for "world-leading research" on peace and security
flexLord Ahmad, the UK’s Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia the United Nations, highlighted PeaceRep's contributions to conflict mediation practices.
The Impact of Community Leaders on Social Peace in Northern Syria
flexThe growing influence of armed groups and regional strife in the city of Azaz has negatively impacted the ability of community leaders to maintain local peace.
Why the Daraa reconciliation agreement cannot build peace
flexThe Russian-led reconciliation agreement in southwestern Syria has not created a path towards building local peace, but rather insecurity and instability.
(Still) Searching for gender perspectives in peace agreements
flexLaura Wise and Fiona Knäussel examine the slow progress in women's participation in peace processes and highlight the need for renewed focus on gender equality.
Negotiating humanitarian aid with armed groups: Humanitarian imperative or red line?
flexIn February, devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey sparked a humanitarian crisis, leading to a swift geopolitical response.
Can we (ever) have an honest conversation about corruption and accountability in Somalia?
flexPeaceRep Somalia research team members reflect on their experiences of working on corruption and aid diversion in Somalia.