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We are committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We make peace possible.

We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. We connect the views of people on the ground with political processes, and share experience and expertise so others can find creative responses to conflict.

20/08/2026

Following years of armed conflict, trust between citizens, political figures, and administrative authorities in the Central African Republic remains fragile. In this environment of uncertainty, rumours can function as immediate, albeit unverified, explanations for complex events.

Interventions built solely around fact-checking or content moderation address only part of the problem. Correcting a rumour does not, on its own, change the social pressures that made it convincing in the first place, nor the reasons people were willing to act on it before it could be verified.

Responses need to engage with the misogyny and gendered assumptions that make certain false information persuasive, and with the conflict-related fears that give rumours urgency.

Read more: https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/little-rumours-real-consequences-disinformation-and-gender-central-african

18/08/2026

Every peace process generates unique lessons about power-sharing, dealing with the past, inclusion, and implementation, yet these experiences risk remain trapped within individual contexts rather than informing future efforts.

Our Learning Hub, a repository of over 1,500 resources, is designed to support practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in navigating the complexities of peacebuilding. Drawing on real-world evidence from peace processes across the globe, the resources available through the Learning Hub offer insights into what has sustained peace over time and the lessons learned where past approaches have fallen short.

We invite you to explore the Learning Hub and draw on these shared experiences to inform your own work.

https://www.c-r.org/learning-hub

05/08/2026

What happens when online directly targets the social expectations of gender?

In the Central African Republic, false narratives are actively exploiting gender identity, deepening insecurity and restricting civic space.

For men, disinformation often appeals to belligerent forms of masculinity. Fake security alerts and alarmist narratives capitalise on expectations that young men should protect communities, display vigilance and respond quickly to threats, pressuring them to rearm and prepare for violent conflict.

For women, disinformation acts as a tool for exclusion. Fabricated intimate images have forced female political leaders out of elections and, in some cases, out of the country, while false rumours have prevented women ex-combatants from reintegrating into their communities. Yet women have less access to the digital tools required to fact-check and counter these narratives.

Without addressing this manipulation of gender roles and misogyny, efforts to counter the spread and impact of disinformation will remain limited.

Read our full report now: www.c-r.org/learning-hub/kete-tene

03/08/2026

What happens after a peace agreement is finally signed?

The first season of our , Peace in Action, goes behind the headlines to look at the messy, fragile, and deeply human realities of building lasting peace. Hosted by our Executive Director Jonathan Cohen, the series brings together the voices of practitioners, community leaders, and negotiators to reflect on three decades of peacebuilding experience.

Across six episodes, we explore what it takes to sustain momentum across vastly different contexts - from the Line of Control in Kashmir and Mindanao in the Philippines, to northeast Nigeria, the Central African Republic, Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, and Northern Ireland.

The season also features a dedicated look back at our publication series, evaluating what thirty years of cross-contextual learning has taught us about the gaps that still remain in global peace practice.

Many thanks to our wonderful guests, whose generosity and thoughtfulness really made this series so rich with insight.

Listen to all six episodes and read the full transcripts now: c-r.org/our-work-in-action/peace-action-podcast

30/07/2026

In a society bearing the scars of conflict, inflammatory mis- and disinformation online is straining peacebuilding efforts in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Weaponised by political elites and armed groups, digital tools are being used to stoke fear, polarise communities, and subject women, young people, and civil society to targeted abuse.

Our research examines how mis- and disinformation can have especially dangerous consequences in fragile settings:
• Disinformation exploits an already emotionally charged environment, circulating false alarms about armed group activity that can prompt entire neighbourhoods to evacuate;
• Disinformation undermines female political candidates through targeted smear campaigns, resulting in some having to flee the country;
• Where internet access is limited, false narratives spread rapidly via word-of-mouth, markets and local transport networks.

Tackling information manipulation requires more than fact-checking or content moderation. Responses need to address the conflict histories, gender dynamics, and power structures that give these narratives momentum.

Learn more: https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/little-rumours-real-consequences-disinformation-and-gender-central-african

29/07/2026

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Les femmes ne représentent que 7 % des négociateurs et 14 % des médiateurs dans les processus de paix officiels à travers le monde. Lorsqu'elles sont exclues de ces discussions, des questions cruciales pour la sécurité et la survie des communautés sont souvent négligées.

Si les femmes négocient régulièrement des cessez-le-feu et gèrent des conflits à l'échelle locale, elles le font souvent de manière isolée et sans soutien officiel.

Pour remédier à cette lacune dans l'espace francophone, nous avons réuni neuf médiatrices de premier plan à Paris afin de formaliser le Réseau international de médiatrices francophones (RIMeF). Ce réseau fait le lien entre la médiation communautaire et les processus diplomatiques officiels, offrant une plateforme pour le partage d'expertise, la visibilité et le mentorat.

Pour en savoir plus sur la création du RIMeF et le rôle des réseaux de praticiennes dans la consolidation de la paix : https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/bridging-gap-between-community-peace-and-formal-diplomacy-francophone-women

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Women comprise just 7% of negotiators and 14% of mediators in official peace processes worldwide. When women are excluded from these discussions, issues critical to community safety and survival are frequently overlooked.

While women regularly broker ceasefires and manage conflicts at the local level, they often do so in isolation and without formal backing.

To help address this gap in Francophone settings, we brought together nine leading women mediators in Paris to formalise the Réseau International des Médiatrices Francophones (RIMeF) (the International Network of Francophone Women Mediators). The network connects community-level mediation with formal diplomatic processes, providing a platform for shared expertise, visibility and mentorship.

Read more about the establishment of RIMeF and the role of practitioner-led networks in peacebuilding: https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/bridging-gap-between-community-peace-and-formal-diplomacy-francophone-women

28/07/2026

JOB ALERT: We are hiring a Programme Manager Consultant for our West Africa Programme to cover a 5-month parental leave.

Based in Accra, Ghana, and reporting to the Programme Director, you will play a key role in managing programme activities, supporting partners across the tri-border area (Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana) and northeast Nigeria, and providing regional analysis on dynamics such as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), the Mano River Union, and youth-inclusive peacebuilding.

Key Details:
💼 Consultant / Programme manager (paternity cover)
⏳ 5-month fixed-term contract
📍Accra, Ghana
📆 Monday, 3 August 2026 at 17:00 BST (GMT+1)
⚠️ Please note that CVs/resumes are not accepted at this initial stage. Candidates must download and submit the required application form and application statement directly.

Full details and application files available here: https://www.c-r.org/consultant-programme-manager-role-west-africa-programme-paternity-cover

27/07/2026

Climate change and resource scarcity disproportionately affect women and historically excluded groups, altering traditional roles and shifting community power dynamics. Yet, environmental initiatives are often treated as neutral, purely technical exercises.

Our research indicates that failing to account for underlying power asymmetries can inadvertently reinforce marginalisation or allow conflict parties to exploit environmental crises. Conversely, utilising environmental platforms as an entry point allows women and youth to step into decision-making roles, driving gender-transformative changes in highly traditional settings.

Explore the policy recommendations for donors and practitioners: https://www.c-r.org/learning-hub/peacebuilding-promise-environmental-management-lessons-environment-climate-change

21/07/2026

What distinguishes a peace process that holds from one that unravels?

The first season of our , Peace in Action, explores this across a range of contexts, from the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in the Philippines, to the Asmara Peace Agreement in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, to the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland.

The contexts differ in almost every respect. But certain structural dynamics - pressures towards exclusion, tension between speed and legitimacy, distance between a signed agremeent and a functioning peace - recur with notable consistency.

The podcast also brings voices together from our publication to reflect upon what three decades of cross-contextual learning has produced, and where the field faces new challenges: digital technologies, deepening polarisation, and the question of how AI might change mediation practice.

Listen to all six episodes now (transcripts available): www.c-r.org/our-work-in-action/peace-action-podcast

15/07/2026

Increasing evidence demonstrates how the global climate crisis and environmental degradation act as a risk multiplier. They can amplify vulnerabilities, inequalities and exclusions, and potentially exacerbate violent conflict and instability.

In the other direction, violent conflict exacerbates environmental damage and makes climate action more challenging. However, there is the potential for interventions that take a holistic approach to both environmental and conflict challenges.

Our latest practice paper, 'The peacebuilding promise of environmental management,' identifies how and when environmental cooperation can support collaboration between conflict parties, and examines how the intentional, inclusive management of natural resources can function as a strategic entry point for conflict transformation.

Read now: https://www.c-r.org/learning-hub/peacebuilding-promise-environmental-management-lessons-environment-climate-change

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