Pens Against Guns: The uncertain future of Syrian journalism
In the context of Syrian youth in local peacebuilding, this article looks at the media as one of the fields most impacted by the ten-year-long conflict. “Local Voices at a...
Syrian Youth and the Violence of Exclusion: Challenges and opportunities of higher...
Abdulah El hafi examines the challenges and opportunities of higher education in opposition-held areas. “Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in which local actors of everyday peace...
Taiz and the Health-Peace Nexus Governing Covid-19 in the City
Robert Wilson asks how conflict dynamics have impacted the response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Taiz, Yemen.
Art as a tool for local peace: Reflections of young artists in Syrian opposition-held...
This blog highlights the role of youth - students, artists and civil society members - in local peacemaking in a northwest Syrian opposition-held area. “Local Voices at a Crossroads” is...
Regional approaches to Covid-19: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation pandemic response
Hannah den Boer examines regional responses to Covid-19 by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Political Trust at a Time of Pandemic: A long-term repercussion of COVID-19 on durable...
This article examines how mistrust in governmental actors and information about COVID-19 poses challenges to Syrian communities in opposition-held areas. “Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in...
Emergency Law Responses and Conflict-Affected States in Transition
While some type of emergency response to Covid-19 has been used in most states, conflict ‘fault lines’ can mean that emergency law responses have a capacity to undermine transitions.
The Politics of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Syria
This blog reflects on the events that brought local civil society in northwest Syria to the forefront of crisis mitigation during the pandemic. “Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an...
Regional Responses to Conflict during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This blog highlights ongoing work by the African Union (AU) and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adapt their peace and security work and respond to ongoing conflicts during...
Delocalization and Uprooting: The Adverse Impact of Peace in Syria
Juline Beaujouan, Eyas Ghreiz and Abdulah El hafi examine the adverse impact of peace in Syria. “Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in which local actors of...
Visualising the world’s response to Covid-19 through online trackers
This curated selection of trackers are tracing developments during Covid-19 in areas that can impact peace and conflict processes globally.
Local reconciliation committees in northern Syria: Managing daily conflicts in a country...
Dr Juline Beaujouan examines the nature, roles and impact of local reconciliation committees in Syria. Part of the “Local Voices at a Crossroads” series; an article series in which local...