Conciliation Resources

05/10/2026

Despite twenty-six years of global commitments since UN Security Council Resolution 1325, women remain largely excluded from formal peace negotiations.

In places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria, women are leading vital local response and peacebuilding efforts, yet they face a persistent wall between community work and formal diplomatic tables. Presence alone is no longer enough; participation must translate into real decision-making power.

Tomorrow, we launch 'Still, We Rise,' a three-year initiative funded by the European Union’s Foreign Policy Instrument 🇪🇺. Working as part of a consortium with with Kvinna till Kvinna, CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and International Civil Society Action Network - ICAN we are working to bridge this divide by backing frontline women peacebuilders with direct support, shared learning, and stronger policy links.

Ahead of our launch event in Brussels tomorrow, we look forward to bringing together civil society and policy-makers to confront these challenges directly.

Learn more about our work as part of this project: https://www.c-r.org/our-work-in-action/still-we-rise-supporting-women-peacebuilders-democratic-republic-congo

02/10/2026

How does a society transform a site of profound harm into a space for long-term healing and accountability?

For over 15 years, Jail Ogaden in Ethiopia's Somali Regional State operated as a centre of state violence until its closure in 2018. Today, survivors are leading the efforts to document what happened within its walls, and are working to preserve the site as a memorial space and museum, ensuring that future generations learn from this history to prevent its repetition.

Preserving these spaces requires careful, sustained work, but laying these foundations is a critical step toward truth-telling and lasting peace.

Read more about the initiative and the ongoing work in Jigjiga: https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/planning-future-jail-ogaden

Somali Region Victims Network | European Union in Ethiopia

30/09/2026

Peace works, but it’s under threat. Global conflict is on the rise, with more countries involved in violent conflicts than at any time since 1945. The Peace Works report, developed by a coalition of UK-based organisations working to prevent violent conflict around the world, is a rallying cry for collaboration and action.

We highlight the costs of conflict globally and to the UK, show how conflict is changing, and how peacebuilders prevent and resolve conflict. We set out a vision for why and how the UK Government and civil society partners can reimagine our approach to shift the global trajectory on conflict.

We know peace works. Download to find out how:https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Peace%20Works.pdf

24/09/2026

In this The Foreign Policy Centre article, Alex Ballinger MP and our Policy Manager Alastair Carr draw on the conclusions in the , which makes the case for increased investment in conflict prevention by the UK government.

The article argues that neglecting conflict prevention, and the careful, local, long-term work of peacebuilding, carries real costs and risks for our security. It argues that peacebuilding is cost-effective and that it works - particularly when it supports bottom-up approaches, tailored to contexts and to the priorities and approaches of local peacebuilders.

Peace Works is a rallying cry for collaboration and action to shift the global trajectory on violent conflict. It highlights the costs of conflict globally and to the UK, shows how conflict is changing, and includes examples where peacebuilders have made decisive contributions to peace.

Read the article here: https://fpc.org.uk/op-ed-conflict-prevention-has-never-been-more-important/

Download Peace Works here:https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Peace%20Works.pdf

23/09/2026

For years, intercommunal violence along the border town of Moyale - spanning Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali Regional States and Kenya’s Marsabit County - caused recurring displacement and severe hardship.

Today, Oromo and Somali communities are utilising coordinated local structures to de-escalate disputes over land, livestock and infrastructure before violence spreads. Supported by our local partner SIRAD, the Moyale Council of Peace and Unity has reconnected traditional reconciliation mechanisms, integrated security forces into civilian dialogues, and expanded leadership roles for local women.

This practical model demonstrates how linking customary dispute resolution with formal decision-making structures can build resilience against wider political instability.

Read the full case story in our 2025 Annual Review, ‘Finding peace through courage’: https://www.c-r.org/learning-hub/annual-review-2025

21/09/2026

On this International Day of Peace, we pay tribute to local peacebuilders who devote their lives to building peace, often at considerable personal risk.

Their achievements, and those of international organisations, mediators and diplomats show us that 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, but it requires political backing and reliable support.

With 18 other organisations, we have set out how the UK can help turn the tide on global conflict by adopting a fresh and ambitious approach that makes the most of the capabilities the UK has at its disposal. This means the UK needs to:

1. 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 by publicly committing to a whole-of-government approach to conflict and atrocity prevention and setting out UK policy clearly in order to guide ambitious and timely decisions and actions.
2. 𝙀𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 by backing global and regional institutions that foster cooperation and stability, adhering to international law and bolstering global agendas on Women Peace and Security and climate change.
3. 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 by establishing ‘conflict and atrocity prevention taskforces’ that draw on research and practitioner expertise inside and outside government, including in countries affected by conflict – to help Ministers and embassies anticipate and respond to conflict risks.
4. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 by directing more resources to those best placed to act, through direct funding to local civil society, streamlined administrative procedures and funding mechanisms that strengthen the leadership and resilience of local organisations and networks.
5. 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 in ‘PeaceTech’ by developing the systematic integration of digital technology and AI into conflict prevention approaches and the peacebuilding sector, and connecting peacebuilders with technology firms and regulators to ensure new technologies and regulations have a more positive impact in conflict situations

We know peace works. Download to find out how:https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Peace%20Works.pdf

18/09/2026

Our recent research with More in in Common shows that 65% of people in the UK support investing more resources into peacebuilding around the world.

The survey indicates that Britons:
➡️ Understand what peacebuilding is;
➡️ Think it is important for the UK to invest in peacebuilding;
➡️ Believe the UK should support peacebuilding to prevent suffering and support human rights; and
➡️ Would feel proud and hopeful if the UK played a key role in resolving a violent conflict.

As violent conflicts increase globally, defence measures may deter immediate security threats, but only civilian-led and diplomatic efforts address the political, social and economic causes driving instability. These findings highlight a strong public mandate for prioritising non-violent, dialogue-driven approaches to global security.

Read more from our Director of Research, Advisory and Policy, Teresa Dumasy: https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/people-support-peacebuilding-uk-public-opinion-data

16/09/2026

We were thrilled to be among organisations launching the Peace Works report at the UK House of Lords on Monday. The report was received enthusiastically at a session hosted by the chairs of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Conflict Prevention, Alex Ballinger MP and Lord Jack McConnell in the House of Lords, and addressed by Will Hines, Humanitarian Director at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Read more here: https://www.c-r.org/news-and-insight/new-coalition-report-shows-uk-government-how-peace-works

Download your copy here:https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Peace%20Works.pdf

14/09/2026

Conflict is rising at an alarming rate, inflicting human suffering, fuelling humanitarian crises, displacement and exacerbating the climate crisis. Conflict costs the global economy and creates social division well beyond conflict zones.

In the UK, 19 organisations working to prevent conflict worldwide have come together to set out why and how the UK needs to help turn the tide by better anticipating and preventing emerging conflicts.

Peace provides the foundation for the world to thrive. Efforts to advance global health, grow sustainable and fairer economies, tackle the climate crisis and expand access to justice, education and nutrition are all made more possible by peace. This is because peace creates the stability needed for governments and businesses to invest in people and institutions.

We know peace works. Download to find out how:https://rc-services-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Peace%20Works.pdf


Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

11/09/2026

A timely reflection from UK Ambassador Sarah Hulton on the evolving peace process in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

With parliamentary elections approaching, it's an opportune moment to recognise that elections are one step within a broader, long-term process of building trustworthy, self-determining institutions for the people of BARMM.

Reflecting on our own history as a member of the International Contact Group (ICG), we are grateful for the continued partnership with the British Embassy Manila, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Lord Jack McConnell in supporting inclusive dialogue practices, robust governance infrastructure, and cross-contextual learning in the region.

Sustainable peace is a continuous journey, and we remain dedicated to standing alongside our partners in BARMM.

Nearly 20 years after my first posting to the Philippines, I have seen first-hand the change that has taken place in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Whilst acknowledging the important challenges that remain, the story of Bangsamoro today is very different from the one I....