Alliance for Peacebuilding

09/23/2026

A new podcast with Dr. Robert Pape and Matthew Levinger examines why America is seeing a surge in political violence not seen since the 1960s and what should be done.

https://www.americaswhyproject.com/

09/21/2026

This year's UN theme of the International Day of Peace is "Invest in Peace — For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day." It’s a great theme, but how do we make it actionable?

Instead of marking the day, AfP invites everyone to invest in peace by registering to attend PeaceCon 2027, Reimagining and Transforming the Future of Peace Together. AfP’s 13th annual gathering will take place on January 11th - 13th in-person (followed by a virtual day on January 14th). Register today to receive early bird pricing!

🔗 Register: https://www.allianceforpeacebuilding.org/peacecon-2027-tickets

09/11/2026

The Trump Administration’s legally-required annual report to Congress on implementation of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act was due in July 2026. For the second year in a row, it has not been submitted on time. In its absence, AfP’s Prevention and Protection Working Group published a civil society report documenting what has worked in the past, what’s been lost due to recent program and personnel cuts, what’s still possible to prevent and address atrocities around the world, and how Congress can hold the Administration to account and promote successful implementation of the Act.

2025 saw record levels of violent conflict and civilian harm, with experts warning 2026 could be worse. As the U.S. steps back from atrocity prevention, the risks—to vulnerable populations abroad, global peace and stability, and U.S. national interests—only grow. It’s time for Congress to Act.

Read the report with the link in our bio.

09/10/2026

The Trump Administration's legally-required annual report to Congress on implementation of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act was due in July 2026. For the second year in a row, it has not been submitted on time. In its absence, AfP’s Prevention and Protection Working Group published a civil society report documenting what has worked in the past, what's been lost due to recent program and personnel cuts, what's still possible to prevent and address atrocities around the world, and how Congress can hold the Administration to account and promote successful implementation of the Act.

2025 saw record levels of violent conflict and civilian harm, with experts warning 2026 could be worse. As the U.S. steps back from atrocity prevention, the risks—to vulnerable populations abroad, global peace and stability, and U.S. national interests—only grow. It’s time for Congress to Act.

Read the report here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5db70e83fc0a966cf4cc42ea/t/6aa20e4b47d3a90dd8060f15/1789005387846/Civil+Society+Report+on+the+Implementation+of+the+Elie+Wiesel+Genocide+and+Atrocities+Prevention+Act_2026.pdf

08/21/2026

📢 Now Accepting Session Proposals: PeaceCon 2027

Join the Alliance for Peacebuilding—in partnership with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University
and Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame—for the 13th annual conference, PeaceCon 2027: Reimagining and Transforming the Future of Peace and Security Together.

Sessions will span three conference themes:
1️⃣ Reimagining — Developing new structures
2️⃣ Transforming — Leveraging innovative methodologies, technologies, and research to advance scalable approaches
3️⃣ Collaborating Together — Building resilience, strengthening partnerships, and changing social norms and behaviors

We’re looking for interactive sessions, workshops, and creative convenings that go beyond the traditional panel-and-Q&A format.

📌 Deadline to submit: 11:59pm ET, Friday, September 18

👉 Learn more about the session themes and submit your proposal with the link in our bio.

08/21/2026

📢 Now Accepting Session Proposals: PeaceCon 2027

Join the Alliance for Peacebuilding—in partnership with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University and Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame—for the 13th annual conference, PeaceCon 2027: Reimagining and Transforming the Future of Peace and Security Together.

📅 January 11-14, 2027

We're at a difficult moment: global violent conflict is at record levels, and global peacefulness has declined for 12 consecutive years running. Instability is outpacing peacebuilding — but the work of prevention and peacebuilding is happening every day, all over the world. It just needs to be scaled, resourced, and supported.

That's where you come in.

Sessions will span three conference themes:
1️⃣ Reimagining — Developing new structures
2️⃣ Transforming — Leveraging innovative methodologies, technologies, and research to advance scalable approaches
3️⃣ Collaborating Together — Building resilience, strengthening partnerships, and changing social norms and behaviors

We're looking for interactive sessions, workshops, and creative convenings that go beyond the traditional panel-and-Q&A format.

📌 Deadline to submit: 11:59pm ET, Friday, September 18

👉 Learn more about the session themes and submit your proposal:

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/14/2026

Five years after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, the human cost of institutionalized gender oppression and a deepening humanitarian crisis continues to grow—yet international attention continues to wane.

Today, Afghanistan is recognized as the worst country in the world to be a woman. The Taliban has issued 166 decrees restricting women’s and girls’ access to education, employment, healthcare, and freedom of movement — all of which amounts to the crime of gender apartheid.

The Alliance for Peacebuilding is calling on the U.S. government and international community to: MAYBE FIX WHEN YOU SEE THE FINAL
Urgently address the humanitarian crisis;
Promote justice and accountability for human rights violations committed by the Taliban;
Support the inclusion of gender apartheid in the crimes against humanity treaty at the UN:
Flexibly fund programs to support and led by Afghan women and girls; and
Protect Afghans residing in the U.S.

Read our full statement with the link in our bio.

08/14/2026

Five years after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the human cost of institutionalized gender oppression and a deepening humanitarian crisis continues to grow—yet international attention continues to wane.

Today, Afghanistan is recognized as the worst country in the world to be a woman. The Taliban has issued 166 decrees restricting women's and girls' access to education, employment, healthcare, and freedom of movement — all of which amounts to the crime of gender apartheid.

The Alliance for Peacebuilding is calling on the U.S. government and international community to:
- Urgently address the humanitarian crisis;
- Promote justice and accountability for human rights violations committed by the Taliban;
- Support the inclusion of gender apartheid in the crimes against humanity treaty at the UN:
- Flexibly fund programs to support and led by Afghan women and girls; and
- Protect Afghans residing in the U.S.

Read our full statement:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2026 CONTACT Nick Zuroski | [email protected] Washington DC, USA   —  On the five-year anniversary of Taliban take over of Afghanistan in 2021, the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) calls on the U.S. Government and inte

06/23/2026

As we mark the first annual , AfP and its members are sharing their vision for the and the actions needed to make it a reality.

UN Peacebuilding Day and week celebrate peacebuilding’s achievements and provide an opportunity to lift up new and innovative efforts and leaders. In a world with record-breaking levels of violent conflict, AfP’s looks like campaign will advocate for reforms to the U.S. and multilateral peace and security architecture, as well as highlight the ongoing work and aspirations of AfP members to build sustainable peace.

Join the campaign today!

06/02/2026

Join AfP and on Tuesday, June 9th at 10:30am ET, for the hybrid launch of the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness, ranking 163 independent states and territories using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators.

The conversation will explore key findings of the report, how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming violence and violent conflict, and how the war in Iran is extending beyond the Middle East.

Register with the link in our bio.