The 2021 Virtual Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development is co-hosted by SIPRI and the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. SIPRI would like to thank our co-host and the following partner organizations for making the Forum possible.
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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Sweden's missions abroad are responsible for Sweden’s foreign, development cooperation and trade policy. |
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+Peace is a campaign platform and movement incubator powered by peacebuilders that seeks to inspire a global movement that is a creative and powerful force for peacebuilding using cultural and narrative change strategies amplified through strategic communications initiatives that lead to collective peacebuilding action. |
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The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a conflict management non-governmental Institution, headquartered in Durban, South Africa, working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, conflict analysis and conflict prevention. We intervene in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis. Since 1992, ACCORD has played an integral role in conflict resolution activities across Africa. As an Institute operating in the field of conflict prevention, resolution, and management, ACCORD specifically intervenes through mediation, negotiation and training activities. For the past 28 years, the institution has been building the capacity of Africa’s leaders to resolve conflict and to address the underlying political barriers to growth and stability. |
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Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organisation, founded in 1971, located in Berlin, Germany. We support people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Grounded in a nexus of practice, learning, education and research, our work spans many regions and societies, encompassing conflicts between and within states, whether new or entrenched. Our work is underpinned by the principles of partnership, inclusivity, sustainability and local ownership. |
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Busara Center The Busara Center applies and advances behavioural economics in the Global South, with a particular focus on linking behavioural science to some of the big challenges we face today. |
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Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) Founded in 1994 by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and re-charted in June 2017 by a Prime Ministerial Decree, the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, is an Egyptian public agency specialized in training, capacity building and research in the fields of peace and security in Africa and the Middle East. CCCPA is an African Union Center of Excellence, and the only civilian training center on issues of peace and security in the Arab world. Through its research and convening activities, it has established itself as a leading voice from the Global South on a wide range of topics, including conflict prevention and resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The Center is currently the Executive Secretariat of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, the Secretariat of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers (IAPTC), and the Board of Directors of the African Peace Support Association (IAPSTA). It is also the Chairman of the Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Training Group (IDDRTG). |
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NYU Center on International Cooperation (CIC) The Center on International Cooperation (CIC) is a non-profit research center housed at New York University. Our vision is to advance effective multilateral action to prevent crises and build peace, justice, and inclusion. Our mission is to strengthen cooperative approaches among national governments, international organizations, and the wider policy community to advance peace, justice, and inclusion. |
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The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is a Swiss-based private diplomacy organisation founded on the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence. HD’s mission is to help prevent, mitigate, and resolve armed conflict through dialogue and mediation. |
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International Forum for the Challenges of Peace Operations The International Forum for the Challenges of Peace Operations (Challenges Forum) is a global Partnership of 50 organizations in 23 countries. It provides an impartial and informal platform for dialogue and convenes key actors in deliberation on different dimensions and approaches to peace operations through events, workshops and publications. |
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CMC Finland is tasked with the training, recruitment and duty of care of Finnish civilian experts deployed to international peace operations and missions (EU, UN, OSCE). The center also contributes to improving the effectiveness of peace operations through research and international cooperation. CMC Finland operates in conjunction with the Finnish Ministry of the Interior, with a mandate based on the Act on the Participation of Civilian Personnel in Crisis Management (2004/2018). |
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The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation aims to strengthen policy on international cooperation, development and peacebuilding through dialogue, meetings and publications. Within four thematic areas the Foundation seeks to generate new ideas and perspectives, to stimulate discussion and action, and to convene a diverse set of stakeholders to advance policy processes. |
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DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to making states and people safer through more effective and accountable security and justice. Since 2000, the Centre has facilitated, driven and shaped security sector reform (SSR) policy and programming around the world. Good security sector governance (SSG), based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, is a cornerstone of development and security. DCAF assists partner states in developing laws, institutions, policies and practices to improve the governance of their security sector through inclusive and participatory reforms based on international norms and good practices. In everything we do, DCAF adheres to the principles of impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation and gender equality. DCAF also advises governments and international organizations in designing and implementing their own programmes for supporting states in developing their security sector governance. |
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The Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law The Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law is a focal-point for research in public law and constitutional theory, addressing current constitutional developments in the United Kingdom and beyond. Areas of expertise include electoral law and the law of referendums, federalism and multinational states, constitutional theory, transitional constitutionalism, and constitutionalism beyond (and below) the state |
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The Embassy of Sweden in Cairo |
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The Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia The Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, Liberia represents Sweden and Swedish interests in Liberia through promoting political, economic and cultural contacts between Sweden and Liberia; as well as the provision of consular service for Swedes. Within the framework of Sweden’s strategy for development cooperation with Liberia, Sweden contributes to peacebuilding and state building through programs that help to strengthen Liberia’s public services and create the conditions for peaceful, inclusive and sustainable development – including greater respect for human rights, democracy, gender equality; safeguarding human security and freedom from violence; and better opportunities and tools to enable poor people to improve their living conditions. |
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The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) is the Union’s Agency analysing foreign, security and defence policy issues. Its core mission is to assist the EU and its member states in the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) as well as other external action of the Union. |
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The European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management (CoE) The European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management (CoE) is an international association working to enhance capabilities to strengthen EU civilian crisis management in the framework of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Established in 2020, the CoE currently has 19 EU states as members and an office in Berlin with permanent staff and seconded national experts sent by members. The CoE’s key task is to support its members and EU institutions in turning their commitments under the Civilian CSDP Compact into concrete actions. In its activities the CoE cooperates closely with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and other partners and stakeholders. One of the main priorities of the CoE is to promote tangible steps towards equal representation of women and men in CSDP, including an increase in the number and strategic positioning of women in civilian crisis management missions. |
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The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is a research institute whose mission is to produce high quality, topical analysis on international relations and the EU. The Institute realises its aims by conducting research as well as by organising domestic and international seminars and publishing reports on its research and current international issues. |
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Geneva Call is one of the world’s leading organizations in the field of humanitarian engagement with armed non-state actors (ANSAs). Active in around 15 contexts worldwide, with offices in seven of them, it has developed a humanitarian engagement with over 150 ANSAs since the year 2000. As a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization, Geneva Call works to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict and strengthen the respect for the law by ANSAs. During conflict, fighters must comply with the “rules of war” as enshrined in international humanitarian law (and the Geneva Conventions in particular). Geneva Call engages ANSAs to encourage them to comply with the rules of war. |
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GRP is an inclusive and diverse Partnership of organisations joining forces towards a world where vulnerable people and places are able to thrive in the face of shocks, uncertainty and change. GRP believes that resilience underpins sustainable development in an increasingly unpredictable world. GRP is currently comprised of more than 60 organisations, which bring together a broad range of skills, capacities, and perspectives, and provides powerful collaboration opportunities. GRP adds value to the individual efforts of its Partners to ensure that we are stronger than the sum of our parts. |
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The Global Registry of Violent Deaths (GReVD) is a catalog of every violent death, coded by time and location. GReVD is a consortium comprised of 12 organizations working to build better global violent mortality data. To know whether the world has succeeded in significantly reducing violent deaths by 2030 (Sustainable Development Target 16.1), it is necessary to accurately count violent deaths. As a registry, GReVD integrates data from many sources into a single count, vitally reminding us that every entry is a person. |
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Humanity United is a foundation dedicated to cultivating the conditions for enduring freedom and peace. We support and build efforts to transform the systems that contribute to human exploitation and violent conflict. HU was founded by The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of independent organizations and initiatives that pursue different ways to improve the lives of people and societies. |
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Impact:Peace Impact:Peace is housed at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego, and works to leverage evidence to accelerate the most important change processes in the peacebuilding and violence prevention fields. Impact:Peace is one of three co-facilitators of the Peace in Our Cities platform, a network of 18 cities and 30 organizational members working together to halve urban violence by 2030. |
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The Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT) The Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT) is an international think tank that brings together under one roof the best of theory and practice in relation to successful negotiations and transitions out of conflict or authoritarian rule. This, by a) advising leaders who are serious about dialogue and achieving inclusive transitions out of conflict or repression. We bring international lessons and comprehensive expertise to the issue; b) helping identify policy options that are creative, realistic and principled. We look to broaden the spectrum of solutions so that consensus can be reached more easily; c) being present and active at the decision-making table, helping ensure that critical policy decisions can benefit the greatest number of people possible. |
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Institute for Security Studies (ISS) The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) works with partners to build knowledge and skills that enable sustainable peace, development and prosperity in Africa. Established in 1991, the ISS is Africa’s leading multidisciplinary human security organisation, with a unique operational model that combines research, policy analysis, technical assistance and training. It is independent, credible and has a reputation for delivering impact locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. The ISS is powered by more than 120 staff working across the continent, representing over 20 African countries. Headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa, the ISS has regional offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dakar, Senegal and Nairobi, Kenya. Some team members are based in Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. The ISS works with governments, intergovernmental bodies and civil society to develop evidence-based solutions to Africa’s human security challenges. Solving Africa’s complex problems requires accurate information and the ability to build sound relationships of trust with a range of policy-making partners. The ISS is skilled in building networks and enhancing the evidence-base for human security policy and programming. This enables its recommendations to be considered and applied by those who make decisions and influence. |
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International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to policy level, we bring people together to build sustainable peace. Peace is just as much about communities living together, side by side, and resolving their differences without resorting to violence, as it is about people signing a treaty or laying down their arms. Peace is when you can walk your children to school in safety, feed your family or make a living, no matter who you are.That is why we bring people together to inspire and amplify our voice for peace. In collaboration with local communities, partners, businesses and policy-makers, we turn our in-depth research and analysis into practical solutions that make a difference on the ground. |
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Institute for State Effectiveness The Institute for State Effectiveness (ISE) works on pathways for economic development, peace, and stability within countries and across regions. We believe opportunity lies in developing the tools and insight to support communities, governments and international organizations to make institutions more inclusive and accountable to citizens. We work by: Providing systematic tools and proven expertise to help states deliver more accountable and effective governance; Conducting research that drives innovations in concepts, policy and practice; Building and refining the know-how to equip leaders, policymakers and managers with the knowledge, skills and tools to create inclusive policies and accountable institutions; Understanding country context and bridging the implementation gap by supporting well-sequenced programs at regional and local levels that harness existing assets. |
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International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) ICAN promotes inclusive and sustainable peace in countries affected by violent conflict, extremism, militarism, and closing political space. Recognizing the gendered impact of conflict and the critical role of women peacebuilders, we fulfill our mission through a dual strategy of: Shaping and influencing the peace and security policies of governments, multilateral organizations, and the wider international community by providing thought leadership, strategic advice, and gender-responsive analysis and operational guidance; and Sustaining and strengthening a global movement of innovative locally rooted women peacebuilders to have voice and influence wherever matters of peace, violent conflict, rights, and human security are determined. We bring the word and spirit of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the global women, peace and security agenda to life. |
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International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization, based in Stockholm, Sweden, with the mandate to support democratic institutions and processes worldwide. Its Constitution Building Programme, based in The Hague, Netherlands, supports constitution-building processes around the world, by way of developing knowledge resources, organizing and convening workshops and conferences, and advising key stakeholders to these processes. |
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Interpeace’s mandate is to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion. Interpeace seeks to assist the international community (and in particular the UN) to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world. |
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International Organization for Migration (IOM) Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 173 member states, a further 9 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. |
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Just Future Consortium Just Future is a new alliance formed in response to the challenges of a fragile world. Consisting of CSOs and networks, from the Global North and South, our work will strengthen the capacity of CSOs and enable their collective action for more inclusive, constructive, and legitimate power relations. Our vision is of a world in which people in fragile states benefit from more accessible, responsive, and accountable security and justice institutions, and more inclusive arrangements for political governance and peace-making. |
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The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has defended women’s rights since 1993. For every woman’s right to be safe and to be heard. Today we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations, working directly in areas affected by war and conflict to strengthen women’s influence and power. We work closely together with over 100 local partner organisations across 20 countries to end violence against women, reach lasting peace and close the gender gap once and for all. The future is equal. And together, we are change. |
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Founded in 1985, the Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international peacebuilding organisation that works in partnership with civil society in nonviolent conflict transformation. Our approach is based on an understanding that conflict is a natural part of societies with the potential for both constructive and destructive change, and that peace can only be achieved through the active involvement of the people that are affected by the conflict. |
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt |
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Nordic Consulting Group |
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Norwegian Institute of International Affairs NUPI was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1959 and has for more than 50 years been a leading community for research and communication about international affairs of relevance for Norway. The institute has currently 80 employees and is organised in four research groups: a) Security and defense; b) Russia, Asia and International Trade; c) Peace, Conflict and Development; d) Global Order and Diplomacy. |
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. We draw on almost 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of tomorrow. |
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OSCE-Wide Cyber/ICT Security Conference 2021 |
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Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, NYU Center on International Cooperation The pathfinders are a group of 38 UN Member States, international organizations, global partnerships, civil society and the private sector. We work to accelerate action to implement the SDG targets for peace, justice and inclusion (SDG16+). The Pathfinders are hosted at the NYU Center on International Cooperation. |
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By generating new knowledge about the role of local communities in fuelling and/or preventing radicalisation dynamics, PAVE will provide valuable insights into the tools and mechanisms that EU and other stakeholders can use in addressing factors and contexts of violent extremisms. |
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PAX is the leading Dutch civil society organization that works for peace, reconciliation and justice worldwide. PAX supports local peace efforts in 14 (post-) conflict countries by building bridges, nurturing mutual understanding and improving disrupted relations between groups in conflict. PAX approach is human-centric and context specific – we adapt our work based on communities’ needs in the regions we operate in. This proven approach is key to the quality and success of our work. With a long history in peace work, starting just after World War II, PAX combines expertise, strategic partnerships and people to work towards its main objective: Peace! |
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Peace in Our Cities (PiOC) is a preeminent organizing body to address one of today's most pressing challenges: violence that threatens individual lives and undermines the very growth and prosperity of the urban world. PiOC is co-managed by Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies at NYU Center on International Cooperation, Impact:Peace at University of San Diego, and +Peace. |
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Permanent Mission of Mali to the United Nations |
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Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations |
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The Political Settlements Research Programme (University of Edinburgh) The Political Settlements Research Programme of the University of Edinburgh that conducts research on how peace processes attempt to revise political settlements to make them more inclusive, so as to end violent conflict. It is funded by UK FCDO, and by the Institute of Development Studies, ‘Covid Collective’. |
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The Principles for Peace initiative is a collective, global, and participatory effort to establish new international principles for peace to deliver the necessary strategic coherence to achieve sustainable peace outcomes. The Initiative was founded with the support of Sweden and is supported by the governments of Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the Robert Bosch Foundation. The International Commission on Inclusive Peace brings together eminent leaders, and its Stakeholder Platform brings together 20 leading multilateral and peacebuilding organisations. The Principles for Peace Secretariat is hosted by Interpeace. Interpeace is an international organization for peacebuilding. The organization has 25 years of experience working in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America. |
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Since 1947, QUNO has worked with diplomats, UN officials and civil society to support a UN that prioritizes peace and prevents war. QUNO seeks a UN that addresses key drivers of violence including the structures and systems that produce exclusion and injustice; that facilitates and supports change through peaceful means; and whose policies and practices reflect a diversity of voices, such that people around the world can safely and peacefully achieve their potential. QUNO’s UN programming centers on building and strengthening constituencies of support for people-centered and sustainable strategies for peace. We seek to meet this goal through initiatives focused in two core priority areas, namely: the interface between crisis and peacebuilding; and policy and practice to build and sustain peace. Our policy-level efforts are grounded in knowledge and insights from partners working at the community and country levels. Our New York and Geneva offices focus on key policy issues aimed to achieve these goals. This includes programming on Peacebuilding and the Prevention of Violent conflict in New York, and on Peace and Disarmament, Human Impacts of Climate Change, Human Rights and Refugees, and Sustainable and Just Economic Systems in Geneva. |
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SaferGlobe is an independent Finnish peace and security think tank, which studies and develops tools to promote peace and security. It has four main focus areas: 1) Building peace and preventing conflict 2) Arms control 3) Peace technologies and digital peacemaking 4) Changing security landscape and climate security. SaferGlobe's approach is multidisciplinary, policy-oriented and impact-focused. |
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Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We work to ensure children have healthcare, food and shelter, as well as learning and child protection services when children need it most. Securing children's rights is the foundation of our work. |
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Search is the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organisation, working to transform the way the world deals with conflict through programming in more than 30 countries and global action. Search maintains a strong focus on youth engagement across its programming, including dedicated initiatives like Youth 360 to support youth-led efforts for peace. |
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The Stanley Center for Peace and Security The Stanley Center for Peace and Security partners with people, organizations, and the greater global community to drive policy progress in three issue areas—mitigating climate change, avoiding the use of nuclear weapons, and preventing mass violence and atrocities. The Center's program to prevent mass violence and atrocities informs policy and action that builds resilience to mass violence and atrocities by working across the globe with governments, civil society, and the private sector. |
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SRC is an international research centre on resilience and sustainability science. The centre was launched in 2007 as a joint initiative between Stockholm University and the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at The Royal Swedish Academy Sciences. The mission of the centre is to advance research for governance and management of social-ecological systems to secure ecosystem services for human well-being and resilience for long-term sustainability. |
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The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is responsible for issues concerning civil protection, public safety, emergency management and civil defence as long as no other authority has responsibility. Responsibility refers to measures taken before, during and after an emergency or crisis. |
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The Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa The Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa is a governmental agency that serves as a platform for contacts and dialogue between on the one hand Sweden and the countries of Europe and on the other hand the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. |
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United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) UNAOC works towards a more socially inclusive world by building mutual respect among people of different cultural and religious identities and highlighting the will of the world's majority to reject violent extremism and embrace diversity. Towards this, UNAOC provides young peacebuilders with platforms for intercultural and interreligious dialogue. |
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) UNDP is the largest provider of parliamentary development globally, with programmes in over 60 countries. It has also been playing a prominent role within the UN system on preventing violent extremism (PVE), working at the nexus of governance and peacebuilding to strengthen cohesion in society and help local actors reinforce their resilience to conflict and division. Our work on political hate speech brings together and consolidates the two areas of work. |
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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence and youth. |
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The United States Institute of Peace USIP is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis, and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. |
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UNOY Peacebuilders is a network of youth-driven peacebuilding organisations working towards a world free from violence in which young people play a leading role in building peace and transforming conflicts. UNOY Peacebuilders works in partnership with 108 youth-led grassroots organisations from 64 countries, reaching nearly 13 million young people in 2019. |
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The World Food Programme is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Two-thirds of WFP’s work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict. In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize ‘for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict. |