Saferworld

11/08/2026

In June 2025, President Ruto announced Kenya was actively considering joining the Arms Trade Treaty.

Saferworld’s Elizabeth Kirkham and Mwachofi Singo, of the Security Research and Information Centre (SRIC), look at why this matters. They explain how Kenya’s accession to the ATT could support efforts to tackle illicit arms, strengthen regional cooperation and help reduce the harms faced by communities affected by conflict in East Africa.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/45lE7Co

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Kenya is considering joining the Arms Trade Treaty. Elizabeth Kirkham and Mwachofi Singo explore how accession could support efforts to tackle illicit arms, strengthen regional cooperation and reinforce Kenya’s role as a responsible partner in East Africa.

29/07/2026

⁉️ What happens when communities on either side of a border face the same challenges, but have few opportunities to work together?

In the , competition over water and land has contributed to tensions for years. But these are also shared challenges that can bring people together.

Our latest briefing shares learning from work with partners in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, where civil society organisations supported communities to find practical solutions. From improving irrigation systems to bringing young people together across borders, small steps helped build trust and shift relationships.

In some cases, communities continued the work using their own resources. In others, new connections between students, farmers and local authorities created space for cooperation that did not exist before.

The experience shows how locally led action, rooted in everyday concerns, can support peacebuilding in ways that are practical, inclusive and lasting.

📄Read the full briefing: https://bit.ly/4fAII8s

17/07/2026

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support effective and efficient project and grant coordination with staff and partners, with a strong focus on Afghanistan within the Asia and MENA region. The role will focus on day-to-day relationship building and support to civil society partner organisations in difficult contexts, and is expected to require high levels of adaptability, flexibility and support to locally led approaches in the programme.

📍London, UK
⏰Deadline: 30 July, 2026
🔗 Full details at the link: https://bit.ly/44z79OI

02/07/2026

| Head of Funding & Programme Development (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a strategic and inspiring Head of Funding and Programme Development (one year maternity cover) with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and mobilise resources in a values‑driven environment. This role calls for a leader who is deeply committed to equitable partnerships with communities and organisations in conflict‑affected settings, guiding teams to raise resources effectively while advancing peace and justice outcomes. Grounded in a people‑centred vision of change, you will foster collaboration, champion locally-led approaches, and steer efforts toward resourcing sustainable, community‑driven, and collective visions of peace.

📍 London, UK | ⏳ Apply by 3 August 2026

👉 Check out more details and apply: https://bit.ly/4ePQbA8

04/06/2026

Saferworld is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to help grow and strengthen our relationships with trusts, foundations and philanthropic partners, securing the flexible, long-term funding needed to prevent violent conflict and build a safer world.

If you have:

• Extensive experience in trust and foundation fundraising.
• A proven track record of securing significant philanthropic funding in the international development sector.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and donor stewardship skills
• Experience conducting prospect research and developing cultivation plans with philanthropic donors.
• Excellent proposal writing and grant management experience.
• Experience in CRM databases (we use CiviCRM) with a good understanding of the importance of information management and the ability to improve internal processes especially around record management.
• Knowledge of peacebuilding, human rights or locally led development. approaches (desirable).

👉 Check out the link for more details and apply by 23 June 2026: https://bit.ly/4fK2gZZ

29/04/2026

Saferworld has signed a joint statement led by Palestinian human rights organisations in response to the European Union’s decision not to suspend the EU‑Israel Association Agreement.

The EU and its Member States must act in line with the legal obligations by suspending the Agreement, ending all forms of complicity with Israel’s serious violations of international law and taking concrete measures to uphold accountability. Only immediate and concrete action can begin to restore the EU’s credibility and uphold its commitments to human rights, international humanitarian law and genocide prevention in the context of Gaza.

Read the full statement by the Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council (PHROC) ⬇️

Saferworld has signed a joint statement by Palestinian human rights organisations expressing concern over the EU’s decision not to suspend the EU‑Israel Association Agreement and its implications for international law and human rights obligations.

15/04/2026

Three years into the devastating war in Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of devastating violence, displacement, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Political fragmentation, restricted humanitarian access, and systematic abuses persist, while the risks to civilians continue to grow.

Yet Sudanese people and civil society remain on the frontlines, sustaining communities and responding under life‑threatening conditions. After three years of immense suffering, sustainable peace will only be possible if Sudanese civilians are central to shaping inclusive, civilian‑led pathways to peace and international engagement moves to sustained, strategic, and coordinated political action grounded in local perspectives and priorities.

Read Saferworld’s full statement ⬇️

Three years into Sudan’s war, civilians face escalating violence and humanitarian crisis. Lasting peace depends on civilian‑led, inclusive pathways and coordinated international action.

09/04/2026

The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is the key global framework for regulating international transfers of conventional arms and ammunition.

Our new explainer, The Arms Trade Treaty: key provisions and their impact, sets out the Treaty’s core articles and explains why they matter in practice, from clear prohibitions on transfers linked to atrocities, to export risk assessments and diversion prevention.

It’s a practical reference for anyone working on arms control, peace and security, or human rights.

📄 Download the explainer here: https://bit.ly/4cdv89d

The Arms Trade Treaty: key provisions and their purpose Downloads ATT Explainer - The Arms Trade Treaty - key provisions and their purpose The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is the main global agreement regulating the international transfer of conventional arms and ammunition. It sets common standards fo...