The United Nations, a 70 year old challenged to re-think its Interventions
In the context of the United Nations’ 70 year anniversary and the 2015 review of UN Peacebuilding Architecture, Mr. Nyuykonge examines the architecture and efficacy of UN’s peacebuilding and peacekeeping interventions.
Engage Civil Society to Improve UN Peacebuilding
In the context of the 2015 United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture Review, Ms. Campisi and Ms. Pereira examine the United Nations’ engagement with civil society in peacebuilding, and the ways in which this could be strengthened.
Uncovering myths of violence that affect conflict transformation
In this post, Ms. Kurki discusses the ways and reasons why sexual violence, and particularly that against men and boys, is not sufficiently addressed by legal frameworks and social services and recommends possible ways forward.
Peacebuilding and transitional justice
In this post, Ms. Wielenga seeks to encourage public debate on the role of transitional justice in the peacebuilding field, and presents the conditions under which transitional justice can contribute to sustainable peace.
Has the Peacebuilding Architecture lived up to its mandate?
In the context of the 2015 UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review, Ms. Connolly discusses whether the institution has lived up to its mandate and recommends possible ways forward.
Addressing Two Problems with Peacebuilding
In the context of the 2015 United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Architecture and the Peace Operations reviews, Mr. Call provides recommendations on how the UN could build its capacity in providing financing to conflict prevention and post-conflict peacebuilding, and in operating and working in conflict.
Social Contract Only option for Peace
In this post Mr. Okumu examines the importance of ensuring that the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) respects a social contract where engagement with civil society is put at the forefront of their conduct
The untapped potential of Civil Society Organisations in South Sudan
In this post Ms. Kurki discusses the meaningfulness of further engaging civil society in peacebuilding processes in South Sudan, particularly highlighting the crucial contribution they can make to conflict sensitive programming.
Regional and Local Approaches to Peacebuilding
In light of the cross-border manifestations and effects of many conflicts in Africa, Mr. de Coning discusses the importance of implementing regional and local approaches to peacebuilding in the continent and the ways forward.