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nonviolentpeaceforce.org
📖 We're thrilled to introduce PRO Bezpeku (About Safety), a #Ukrainian guidebook dedicated to #ChildProtection, written in accessible language for children, and paired with engaging illustrations.
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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AfP's Senior Fellow, Kathleen Kuehnast, participated in the Opening Fireside Chat at @WIIS_Global's conference today, celebrating the 25th anniversary of #UNSCR1325.
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Tomorrow, Search for Common Ground will host a webinar to discuss Search's approach to conflict transformation, which offers a path forward in a polarized world.

Register today!

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The Power of Us: Confronting Hate & Polarization in the US
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November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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HU condemns the unconscionable violence we’ve witnessed in Sudan and calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and immediate action to protect civilians in El Fasher and across the country. Read more: https://humanityunited.org/perspectives/hu-statement-on-the-situation-in-el-fasher-sudan/
HU Statement on the Situation in El Fasher, Sudan
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November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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In a new episode of the Making Sense of the World podcast, hosted by @joelmrubin.bsky.social, AfP’s Liz Hume explains how cuts to foreign assistance have made the world less secure, & how we can reverse these trends through bipartisan, community-led programs

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“2025 May Be the Most Traumatic Year Ever:” Diplomacy Expert on How Trump Has Made Us Less Safe.
A perfect storm for global instability is brewing. And we’re looking away.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
afpeacebuilding.bsky.social
Join @SFCG_ on 11/13 to explore how the tools of peacebuilding—listening, trust-building, and recognizing one another’s full humanity—can help shift the polarization narrative from fear to connection and build a future marked by trust and collaboration.

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November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Today, AfP issued a statement calling on the U.S. & Russia to abide by the limits of the New START Treaty—the last remaining nuclear arms reduction agreement in place, set to expire in February 2026—and begin negotiating a follow-on treaty.

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The Alliance for Peacebuilding’s Call to Action: Renew START Treaty Limits on Nuclear Weapons and Stop the Resumption of Testing — Alliance for Peacebuilding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2025 CONTACT Nick Zuroski | nick@allianceforpeacebuilding.org Washington, DC, USA — The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP), a network of 250+ organizations ...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🌍 Join the ACLED team — we're #hiring!

Make a real impact through conflict data analysis at the most widely used source of real-time data on political violence and protest.

👉 Explore all current #vacancies and how to apply: acleddata.bamboohr.com/careers
October 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Insurgent activity continued in Mozambique’s Muidumbe district, where militants attacked security forces, targeted civilians, and disrupted traffic on the N380 highway — prompting some residents to flee.

Full update: acleddata.com/update/mozam...
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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globalr2p.org
In this issue of #AtrocityAlert:

🔺 Widespread atrocities devastate #ElFasher after #RSF takeover #Darfur #Sudan
🔺 Three weeks into ceasefire, #Israel continues attacks in #Gaza
🔺 UN agency warns of spike in sexual violence in eastern #DRCongo

Full issue: bit.ly/AtrocityAler...
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
afpeacebuilding.bsky.social
🤔 Ever wonder about global trends on #waterconflict and how the international community can support water cooperation for #sustainablepeace?

@GlobPeaceIndex will answer this and provide insights into the new Ecological Threat Report 2025 on 11/5.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Launch of the Ecological Threat Report 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Launch of the Ecological Threat Report 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
afpeacebuilding.bsky.social
A new article by @DevEx reflects on the importance of early warning violence prevention programs—including programming in Nigeria implemented by @SFCG_— that were cancelled amidst the Trump Administration's sweeping foreign assistance cuts.

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The cuts that bleed: What happens when peace programs go dark
As U.S.-funded initiatives disappear, this peace-building organization says they’re “operating blind” in one of Nigeria’s most fragile regions.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark #UNSCR1325, there is still more work to be done to implement #WPS successfully.

AfP urges the international community and U.S. Government to increase investment in and strengthen commitment to #WPS.

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AfP Urges Implementation of the WPS Agenda on the 25th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 — Alliance for Peacebuilding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2025 CONTACT Nick Zuroski | nick@allianceforpeacebuilding.org Washington, DC, USA — On the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 ...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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📅Join us and @GlobPeaceIndex on 11/5 at 12pm ET for the virtual launch of the #EcologicalThreatReport2025.

The report measures four interlocking threats: #waterrisk, #foodinsecurity, the impact of #naturalevents, and #demographicpressure.

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October 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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🚨Refugees International has received direct reports of mass killings by the RSF in El Fasher, #Darfur.

Those with influence over the RSF—chief among them the UAE—must end the ongoing atrocities and open humanitarian access and safe evacuation corridors.
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Refugees International Atrocity Alert on El Fasher, Darfur - Refugees International
Refugees International has received direct reports of ethnically targeted mass killings and aid blockages by the RSF in El Fasher, Darfur.
www.refugeesinternational.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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“Saving lives in El Fasher is a humanitarian and moral imperative that cannot be delayed or constrained.”

We are devastated by the ongoing atrocities and humanitarian catastrophe in #Sudan. Our government can and must do more to stop the suffering and support peace.
250,000 civilians trapped in El Fasher as RSF claim control – Peace Direct
Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in El Fasher, Sudan, as the Rapid Support Forces claim control of the city following an 18-month besiegement.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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globalr2p.org
The RSF’s recent takeover of #ElFasher has unleashed a wave of targeted ethnic violence, extrajudicial killings and summary executions.

Without immediate and decisive action, the city could soon become the site of another mass atrocity etched into #Darfur’s tragic history.

See our statement 👇
Mounting Atrocities in El Fasher Demand Immediate International Action - Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect
After eighteen months under a tightening siege, El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has fallen to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following days of bombardment and the withdrawal of th...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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ICAN is hiring! We’re looking for a dynamic Operations Officer to support our global network of women #peacebuilders. 🌍

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment & have experience in operations, administration, & logistics, we’d love to hear from you!

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October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
afpeacebuilding.bsky.social
This week marks some important dates in #Sudan’s history.
@paema_ngo marked this week with a statement, recalling these historical moments, and calling for renewed commitments to #civilianprotection and bringing an end to the war.

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October 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Join @SFCG on 11/13 for a webinar examining what's driving polarization and fractures in the U.S. and how Search's approach to conflict transformation offers a path forward.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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saferworld.bsky.social
Women's rights organisations can make transformative impact when given space and flexible funding, enabling them advance peace, rights and justice in their communities.

Read our new paper: https://bit.ly/4gnPrmp

#ResourcingChange #WPS #WomenPeacebuilders
Influencing change through flexible funding - conversations with women’s rights organisations
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September 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The Environment, Climate, Conflict, and Peace Community of Practice published a statement calling on all actors across the COP landscape to prioritize peace as a key factor for successful #climatechange mitigation.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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25 years after #UNSCR1325, how far have we come & what ghosts still haunt its promise?

Join ICAN, #WASL partners, & @ipinst.bsky.social for “The Ghosts of 1325: Past, Present, Future” on Oct 29, 4:30–7:00pm EDT.

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October 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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13 new cities around the world have been selected to join @CarterCenter's Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign—a global effort to ensure that women can access life-changing municipal services and thrive in their communities.

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Carter Center Expands Global Inform Women, Transform Lives Campaign to 13 New Cities
The Carter Center has selected 13 new cities around the world to join the Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, a global effort to ensure that women can access life-changing municipal services and t...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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whatthewomensay.bsky.social
On Tuesday, ICAN & @afpeacebuilding.bsky.social co-hosted a webinar to share “The Odd Couple: Women Peacebuilders & Security Actors Bridging Positions, Building Trust.”🌍✊

We explored how #peacebuilders & security actors can collaborate to build safer, more resilient communities. #1325at25
October 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM