Cyprus Dialogue Forum

Cyprus Dialogue Forum An inclusive space for dialogue and knowledge-sharing in Cyprus. Since 2019 the CDF is supported through the financial assistance of the European Union.

The Cyprus Dialogue Forum is a non-formal dialogue space that aims to support the peace process in Cyprus. It has been created by local stakeholders as an inclusive space for dialogue and knowledge-sharing among political, economic and social stakeholders in both communities in which issues and challenges of common concern can be addressed. In the Forum, the stakeholders work together to support c

hange through the development of common understandings, shared knowledge and joint visions for the future. Financial and technical support to the Cyprus Dialogue Forum is provided by international actors and partners. All international actors and partners that support the CDF respect the values and principles of the Forum and uphold the autonomy and independence of the Forum and its members. The contents of this account are the sole responsibility of the Cyprus Dialogue Forum and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

It was a pleasure to meet with the UN Women Ukraine delegation where we had the opportunity to share the work of the Cyp...
15/04/2026

It was a pleasure to meet with the UN Women Ukraine delegation where we had the opportunity to share the work of the Cyprus Dialogue Forum and to discuss important reflections on the role of design and structure in shaping the outcome of peace processes through the Peace Process Reports of Northern Ireland, South Africa and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

The recent meeting of the Education Task Group allowed stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue for the development...
06/04/2026

The recent meeting of the Education Task Group allowed stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue for the development of the Education Guide as an important tool to support the work of the Task Group. Stakeholders discussed the role of the Guide in bringing together comprehensive data on the education systems of both communities and explored available resources that to further strengthen the Guide.

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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

The Labour Market Task Group recently met with former negotiators Mr. Andreas Mavroyiannis and Mr. Özdil Nami to take st...
11/03/2026

The Labour Market Task Group recently met with former negotiators Mr. Andreas Mavroyiannis and Mr. Özdil Nami to take stock of issues discussed during the last negotiation cycle related to the economy and labour market.

The Task Group comprising social, economic and political stakeholder organisations from both communities, has been working collaboratively for many years to build shared understanding on labour market issues across the island.

This long-standing cooperation has led to two important outcomes: the development of a Common Understanding Document and the creation of an All-Island Labour Market Database libguides.cydialogue.org/labour, which compiles and presents the latest labour market data across the island.

The meeting provided the opportunity to reflect on past convergences, including the roles played by the EU Ad-Hoc Working Group and the Economy Working Group during the negotiations. It further provided the opportunity to exchange perspectives on the role and contribution of the Task Group to the formal process and highlighted the importance of dialogue and cooperation in building resilience.

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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

The Labour Market Task Group met to take stock of its work and milestones to date, and to discuss more concretely its ro...
20/02/2026

The Labour Market Task Group met to take stock of its work and milestones to date, and to discuss more concretely its role within the wider peace process and the direction ahead. The social, economic and political stakeholders participating in the Task Group reaffirmed their commitment to continue to work constructively under the shared vision outlined in their Common Understanding document.

Dialogue continues to shape the path forward.
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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

Engaged in meaningful discussion with the Mottershead Field Study of Peace and Conflict on the work of the Cyprus Dialog...
19/02/2026

Engaged in meaningful discussion with the Mottershead Field Study of Peace and Conflict on the work of the Cyprus Dialogue Forum, specifically on the Political Guide and the Labour Market Guide, as well as the role of collaborative spaces in fostering inclusive dialogue.

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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

A great first meeting of the Political Task Group for the new year. Engagement is the oxygen of peacebuilding. A year of...
26/01/2026

A great first meeting of the Political Task Group for the new year.
Engagement is the oxygen of peacebuilding. A year of sustained engagement lies ahead.

Engaged in meaningful sessions with university students on the importance of collaborative spaces that foster inclusive ...
20/01/2026

Engaged in meaningful sessions with university students on the importance of collaborative spaces that foster inclusive and constructive dialogue—spaces that spark new ideas, deepen understanding, and help us build knowledge together. Students showed strong interest in the Political Guide and the Labour Market Guide, recognising them as valuable shared knowledge resources.

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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

It was a pleasure to welcome Mr. Johannes Hahn, the European Commission’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, for an exchange with...
11/12/2025

It was a pleasure to welcome Mr. Johannes Hahn, the European Commission’s Special Envoy for Cyprus, for an exchange with the Political Task Group of the Cyprus Dialogue Forum in which senior political representatives from both communities participate.

The meeting provided the opportunity for an honest exchange about the resumption of negotiations, the role of the European Union in the peace process, as well as its relations with the Turkish Cypriot community.

We thank Mr. Hahn for the constructive and open exchange and look forward to more such engagements. The Political Task Group remains committed to exploring ways to contribute to strengthening the peace process.

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The project ‘Strengthening collaborative spaces for dialogue and shared knowledge creation’ is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum.

Because ownership matters.Agreements imposed from outside rarely endure.People support what they help create.Lasting pea...
28/11/2025

Because ownership matters.

Agreements imposed from outside rarely endure.
People support what they help create.
Lasting peace is built by those who live it.
Dialogue must belong to its participants.

The value of reflections.Bosnia’s agreement contained the violence, but relationships at the heart of the conflict were ...
27/11/2025

The value of reflections.

Bosnia’s agreement contained the violence, but relationships at the heart of the conflict were never transformed. Three decades on, peace holds—but the system remains fragile, shaped by mistrust and competing visions of the future.

Explore the full set of knowledge products:
📄 Report
📊 PowerPoint
🖼 Infographic
🎥 Video

➡️Check out all the resources here: https://cydialogue.org/knowledge-resources/bosnia-and-herzegovina-peace-proceess/

26/11/2025

Why ownership matters. The process that led to the Dayton Agreement was mediated and enforced by international actors.

At Dayton, no joint table for dialogue existed. International mediators used shuttle diplomacy and coercive leverage under strict deadlines. Imposed from outside, it left little space for local ownership.

🎥Watch with subtitles in Turkish or Greek here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KhakSPpLLs

🖇️The conflict in Bosnia emerged from the violent collapse of Yugoslavia.Years of international efforts to reach agreeme...
25/11/2025

🖇️The conflict in Bosnia emerged from the violent collapse of Yugoslavia.

Years of international efforts to reach agreement failed. Finally at Dayton, negotiations using coercive diplomacy brought an agreement. A process that was designed to end the war, not necessarily to resolve the underlying conflict.

➡️Check out the full infographic: https://cydialogue.org/knowledge-resources/bosnia-and-herzegovina-peace-proceess/



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This publication was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Cyprus Dialogue Forum and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

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