On 24 June 2026, ACCORD’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr Vasu Gounden, met with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Amina J. Mohammed, in New York on the sidelines of
On 10 -11 April 2026 the Founder and Executive Director of ACCORD, Dr Vasu Gounden, was invited to be a resource person at the Statutory and Induction Meeting of the
Humanitarian diplomacy seeks to leverage negotiation, advocacy, and dialogue to promote adherence to international humanitarian laws and facilitate peacebuilding efforts
AI enhances conflict prevention through early warning systems and mechanisms that analyse satellite imagery, social media data, and historical trends to detect emerging threats
Notes on Contributors Introduction– by Katharine Bebington and Andrea Prah This monograph explores the roles of the panels of the wise/elders in the AU and various RECs/RMs and their effectiveness
Building mediation capacity and supporting women’s inclusivity in peace processes.
Strengthening conflict prevention tools and institutional approaches in Africa.
Enhancing conflict prevention strategies.
Reflecting on the KZN political landscape ahead of the 2024 general elections.