Saferworld
@saferworld.bsky.social
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.
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In #Somalia, community champions trained through the #EWER system are preventing violence, expanding protection & reshaping local peace processes. Women, young people & local leaders are challenging exclusion, resolving long-standing disputes & building systems that keep communities safer.
“Now, I can identify early warning indicators and raise alarms”: How community champions are preventing violence and protecting rights in Somalia
Amid conflict, climate shocks and political uncertainty, Somalia’s communities are advancing safety and justice. With SWSC and BAYWAN, Saferworld supports community‑based early warning and early respo...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
2026 has begun with actions that further erode international law and norms, setting a dangerous tone for peace and security. As #conflict deaths rose in 2025 and political & financial support for #peacebuilding declined, defending international law & supporting those building peace is vital in 2026.
Working for peace in 2026 - trends to watch and the role of peacebuilding
2026 begins amid escalating interventionism, rising state violence and a weakening multilateral system. As conflicts deepen and civic space shrinks, those committed to peace face mounting challenges. ...
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January 18, 2026 at 4:52 PM
2026 has begun with actions that further erode international law and norms, setting a dangerous tone for peace and security. As #conflict deaths rose in 2025 and political & financial support for #peacebuilding declined, defending international law & supporting those building peace is vital in 2026.
UN #CounterTerrorism frameworks often prioritise state security over people’s security. This approach risks shrinking civic space, sidelining communities and dismissing human rights abuses.
🎧 Hear more in our latest episode of #Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism ▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn
🎧 Hear more in our latest episode of #Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism ▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn
January 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
UN #CounterTerrorism frameworks often prioritise state security over people’s security. This approach risks shrinking civic space, sidelining communities and dismissing human rights abuses.
🎧 Hear more in our latest episode of #Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism ▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn
🎧 Hear more in our latest episode of #Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism ▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn
Control Arms urges the United States to reconsider its intention to withdraw from the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA) & calls on UN Member States to uphold transparency in international #ArmsTrade at a time when civilian deaths in armed conflict have reached their highest level since WWII.
Control Arms response to USA withdrawal from UNROCA
Transparency in the arms trade cannot be weakened: Control Arms responds to the United States announcement on the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms
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January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Control Arms urges the United States to reconsider its intention to withdraw from the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA) & calls on UN Member States to uphold transparency in international #ArmsTrade at a time when civilian deaths in armed conflict have reached their highest level since WWII.
Governments have used UN counter-terrorism frameworks to restrict dissent & shrink civic space – with real impacts on communities worldwide. Why does this matter & what needs to change?
🎧Listen to our latest episode of Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn #CounterTerrorism
🎧Listen to our latest episode of Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn #CounterTerrorism
January 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Governments have used UN counter-terrorism frameworks to restrict dissent & shrink civic space – with real impacts on communities worldwide. Why does this matter & what needs to change?
🎧Listen to our latest episode of Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn #CounterTerrorism
🎧Listen to our latest episode of Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism▶️ https://bit.ly/3YYwrTn #CounterTerrorism
Five years ago, Saferworld made a commitment to share overheads with partners in all proposals & we developed guidance to support our approach. This isn’t just about budgets, it’s about decolonising aid & supporting partners to break the ‘starvation cycle’. Read about our approach 👇🏼 #DecoloniseAid
Sharing overheads – are we walking the talk on equitable partnerships or tinkering around the edges?
Making sure civil society partners receive a fair share of overheads in every project is critical to building strong partnerships. But how many INGOs are actually doing this?
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December 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Five years ago, Saferworld made a commitment to share overheads with partners in all proposals & we developed guidance to support our approach. This isn’t just about budgets, it’s about decolonising aid & supporting partners to break the ‘starvation cycle’. Read about our approach 👇🏼 #DecoloniseAid
25 years after UNSCR 1325, we asked women in conflict-affected regions to reflect on progress made and persistent gaps. As civic space shrinks, women keep pushing the Women Peace and Security agenda's promise into practice – leading peacebuilding, protection and resilience. Read more: bit.ly/4j5RlsX
Defying silence: reflections on the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325
Twenty-five years on from UN Resolution 1325, women peacebuilders share reflections on progress and challenges for the Women, Peace and Security agenda in conflict-affected regions.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
25 years after UNSCR 1325, we asked women in conflict-affected regions to reflect on progress made and persistent gaps. As civic space shrinks, women keep pushing the Women Peace and Security agenda's promise into practice – leading peacebuilding, protection and resilience. Read more: bit.ly/4j5RlsX
In South Sudan, women bear "the full weight of care... amidst persistent loss and trauma." With flexible funding, our partner Root of Generations, South Sudan created safe spaces, leading to the first woman chief in Budi County. Read her story of resilience: https://bit.ly/4adYHrX #ResourcingChange
December 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In South Sudan, women bear "the full weight of care... amidst persistent loss and trauma." With flexible funding, our partner Root of Generations, South Sudan created safe spaces, leading to the first woman chief in Budi County. Read her story of resilience: https://bit.ly/4adYHrX #ResourcingChange
In recent years, the UN counter-terrorism architecture has grown like no other part of the UN system – often at the expense of peacebuilding, human rights & civic space. In our new Warpod episode, we discuss what this shift means, the reforms ahead, & how civil society can push for accountability.
Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism
In this episode we explore how the United Nations (UN) counter-terrorism architecture has expanded – and what it means for peace, human rights and multilateral action.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
In recent years, the UN counter-terrorism architecture has grown like no other part of the UN system – often at the expense of peacebuilding, human rights & civic space. In our new Warpod episode, we discuss what this shift means, the reforms ahead, & how civil society can push for accountability.
Over 25 years, UN counter-terrorism has expanded dramatically – shaping peace, rights and civic space. Our new briefing outlines how the agenda grew, what drives it, and what must change ahead of the ninth Global CT strategy review in 2026. Read more in our latest analysis ⬇️ #UNOCT #AntiTerrorism
How the counter-terrorism agenda took hold at the United Nations
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December 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Over 25 years, UN counter-terrorism has expanded dramatically – shaping peace, rights and civic space. Our new briefing outlines how the agenda grew, what drives it, and what must change ahead of the ninth Global CT strategy review in 2026. Read more in our latest analysis ⬇️ #UNOCT #AntiTerrorism
Ukraine’s suspension of the Mine Ban Treaty is unlawful. The Treaty does not permit the suspension of obligations, even in conflict. We join organisations globally in warning that “civilians, especially children, will pay the heaviest price.” #MineFreeWorld
Joint Civil Society Statement on Ukraine’s Unlawful Suspension of the Mine Ban Treaty
UN, Japanese, and Ukrainian deminers demonstrate new mine action technologies in Ukraine. © United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ukraine/Kseniia Nevenchenko, 2025. This statement has been si…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Ukraine’s suspension of the Mine Ban Treaty is unlawful. The Treaty does not permit the suspension of obligations, even in conflict. We join organisations globally in warning that “civilians, especially children, will pay the heaviest price.” #MineFreeWorld
Women Rights Organisations (WROs) are advancing the #WPS agenda every day by reaching displaced women, survivors of violence and those facing extreme poverty. #ResourcingChange shows what’s possible when they’re trusted + funded as political actors. Read the insights. #WomenPeaceSecurity #LocallyLed
How to advance the WPS agenda together with women's networks and rights organisations: learning from Resourcing Change
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Women Rights Organisations (WROs) are advancing the #WPS agenda every day by reaching displaced women, survivors of violence and those facing extreme poverty. #ResourcingChange shows what’s possible when they’re trusted + funded as political actors. Read the insights. #WomenPeaceSecurity #LocallyLed
What happens when women on the frontlines of conflict are supported to lead? Our #ResourcingChange report captures the untold stories of transformation from Nigeria, South Sudan & Yemen. It’s a testament to the power of flexible funding for #WomenPeaceSecurity. Full report 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4adYHrX
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
What happens when women on the frontlines of conflict are supported to lead? Our #ResourcingChange report captures the untold stories of transformation from Nigeria, South Sudan & Yemen. It’s a testament to the power of flexible funding for #WomenPeaceSecurity. Full report 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4adYHrX
For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Government missed its legal reporting deadline under the Women, Peace, and Security Act. Congress must act to ensure oversight and accountability for the implementation of #WomenPeaceandSecurity.
Read our joint civil society statement: https://bit.ly/4oSbh4b
Read our joint civil society statement: https://bit.ly/4oSbh4b
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Government missed its legal reporting deadline under the Women, Peace, and Security Act. Congress must act to ensure oversight and accountability for the implementation of #WomenPeaceandSecurity.
Read our joint civil society statement: https://bit.ly/4oSbh4b
Read our joint civil society statement: https://bit.ly/4oSbh4b
If #ClimateAction ignores conflict and peace, fails to reflect the reality of fragile and conflict-affected contexts, and is not embedded in climate justice, it risks falling short of global objectives and failing those who are the worst affected by climate change.
#COP30 #ConflictPrevention
#COP30 #ConflictPrevention
Time for peace and justice to be taken seriously in the climate change COP agenda
COP30 risks sidelining peace and justice at a critical moment. We examine why climate action must consider conflict, inequality and inclusion to be effective.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If #ClimateAction ignores conflict and peace, fails to reflect the reality of fragile and conflict-affected contexts, and is not embedded in climate justice, it risks falling short of global objectives and failing those who are the worst affected by climate change.
#COP30 #ConflictPrevention
#COP30 #ConflictPrevention
At #COP30, peace is missing from the agenda at a time when peace and climate action are needed more than ever. Fragile and conflict-affected contexts are still being left behind and frontline voices sidelined. #Peace and justice are fundamental to effective #ClimateAction.
#COP #Peacebuilding
#COP #Peacebuilding
Time for peace and justice to be taken seriously in the climate change COP agenda
COP30 risks sidelining peace and justice at a critical moment. We examine why climate action must consider conflict, inequality and inclusion to be effective.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
At #COP30, peace is missing from the agenda at a time when peace and climate action are needed more than ever. Fragile and conflict-affected contexts are still being left behind and frontline voices sidelined. #Peace and justice are fundamental to effective #ClimateAction.
#COP #Peacebuilding
#COP #Peacebuilding
#ElFasher, North Darfur is facing an unfolding catastrophe. After months under siege, the city has fallen to the #RSF. Civilians are being killed, displaced and cut off from aid. Over 250,000 remain trapped with no food or clean water. They are pleading for protection. #SudanCrisis #Darfur
An unfolding catastrophe for civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur
Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) recent capture of El Fashir in North Darfur – a city under merciless siege for the last 18 months – the humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply, marke...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
#ElFasher, North Darfur is facing an unfolding catastrophe. After months under siege, the city has fallen to the #RSF. Civilians are being killed, displaced and cut off from aid. Over 250,000 remain trapped with no food or clean water. They are pleading for protection. #SudanCrisis #Darfur
“Please tell those who can help us, we need it urgently.”
“Our people can’t take anymore.”
These are heartfelt pleas for the protection, dignity and urgent care of distressed civilians in, or fleeing from, #ElFasher.
#SudanCrisis #Darfur #HumanitarianCrisis #Peacebuilding
“Our people can’t take anymore.”
These are heartfelt pleas for the protection, dignity and urgent care of distressed civilians in, or fleeing from, #ElFasher.
#SudanCrisis #Darfur #HumanitarianCrisis #Peacebuilding
An unfolding catastrophe for civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur
Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) recent capture of El Fashir in North Darfur – a city under merciless siege for the last 18 months – the humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply, marke...
www.saferworld-global.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
“Please tell those who can help us, we need it urgently.”
“Our people can’t take anymore.”
These are heartfelt pleas for the protection, dignity and urgent care of distressed civilians in, or fleeing from, #ElFasher.
#SudanCrisis #Darfur #HumanitarianCrisis #Peacebuilding
“Our people can’t take anymore.”
These are heartfelt pleas for the protection, dignity and urgent care of distressed civilians in, or fleeing from, #ElFasher.
#SudanCrisis #Darfur #HumanitarianCrisis #Peacebuilding
In 25 years, counter-terrorism has evolved from a peripheral issue to a cornerstone of the United Nations. Findings reveal a self-perpetuating cycle where institutional momentum now outlives crises. Read the full paper here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mO7wLT
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism #SecurityCouncil
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism #SecurityCouncil
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In 25 years, counter-terrorism has evolved from a peripheral issue to a cornerstone of the United Nations. Findings reveal a self-perpetuating cycle where institutional momentum now outlives crises. Read the full paper here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mO7wLT
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism #SecurityCouncil
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism #SecurityCouncil
Conservation, peace and environmental justice are deeply connected. By applying #conflictsensitivity, conservation efforts can support sustainable peace, not just protect nature.
Read how lessons from #SouthSudan are informing global practice: https://bit.ly/4o7l9qZ #Peacebuilding
Read how lessons from #SouthSudan are informing global practice: https://bit.ly/4o7l9qZ #Peacebuilding
Including peace in conservation – conflict sensitivity at The World Conservation Congress and lessons from South Sudan
A new motion on conflict-sensitive conservation at the 2025 World Conservation Congress marks growing recognition of how peace, security, and nature are deeply interconnected. This piece explores why ...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Conservation, peace and environmental justice are deeply connected. By applying #conflictsensitivity, conservation efforts can support sustainable peace, not just protect nature.
Read how lessons from #SouthSudan are informing global practice: https://bit.ly/4o7l9qZ #Peacebuilding
Read how lessons from #SouthSudan are informing global practice: https://bit.ly/4o7l9qZ #Peacebuilding
How can #mentalhealth support strengthen #peacebuilding? Our latest guide explores trauma-informed approaches to working with young people in #Kyrgyzstan. It offers practical tools to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for growth and peace. Read more here https://bit.ly/4qnHBNU
#MHPSS
#MHPSS
Trauma-informed approaches to youth peacebuilding
Designed for practitioners working with young people in Kyrgyzstan
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October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
How can #mentalhealth support strengthen #peacebuilding? Our latest guide explores trauma-informed approaches to working with young people in #Kyrgyzstan. It offers practical tools to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for growth and peace. Read more here https://bit.ly/4qnHBNU
#MHPSS
#MHPSS
Do you work in places affected by #conflict?
We can help you ensure that your projects or investments put the people they impact the most at the center through participatory approaches to design, monitoring and learning.
Find out how we can help 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3XZy04k
We can help you ensure that your projects or investments put the people they impact the most at the center through participatory approaches to design, monitoring and learning.
Find out how we can help 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3XZy04k
October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Do you work in places affected by #conflict?
We can help you ensure that your projects or investments put the people they impact the most at the center through participatory approaches to design, monitoring and learning.
Find out how we can help 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3XZy04k
We can help you ensure that your projects or investments put the people they impact the most at the center through participatory approaches to design, monitoring and learning.
Find out how we can help 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3XZy04k
🆕 Saferworld research finds a reinforcing cycle at the UN where new threats drive new resolutions and structures, creating momentum to “do something” that often outlasts the crises that triggered it.
Read the authors’ explainer to learn more: https://bit.ly/3J0Ueh3
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism
Read the authors’ explainer to learn more: https://bit.ly/3J0Ueh3
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🆕 Saferworld research finds a reinforcing cycle at the UN where new threats drive new resolutions and structures, creating momentum to “do something” that often outlasts the crises that triggered it.
Read the authors’ explainer to learn more: https://bit.ly/3J0Ueh3
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism
Read the authors’ explainer to learn more: https://bit.ly/3J0Ueh3
#Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism
How has the Security Council discourse driven counterterrorism expansion at the UN? Saferworld’s research study by @jordanstreet.bsky.social & Ali Altiok, use discourse analysis to map 5️⃣ distinct phases of institutional growth of the #UNCounterTerrorism architecture.
Read the report 👉🏼 bit.ly/4mO7wLT
Read the report 👉🏼 bit.ly/4mO7wLT
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
How has the Security Council discourse driven counterterrorism expansion at the UN? Saferworld’s research study by @jordanstreet.bsky.social & Ali Altiok, use discourse analysis to map 5️⃣ distinct phases of institutional growth of the #UNCounterTerrorism architecture.
Read the report 👉🏼 bit.ly/4mO7wLT
Read the report 👉🏼 bit.ly/4mO7wLT
“Often, it’s the stories we can’t tell that are the most inspiring, and the work we can’t talk about that makes the biggest impact,” writes Saferworld’s Abigail Connolly.
But with more doors closing to unsolicited funding applications, how can sensitive #peacebuilding work get the support it needs?
But with more doors closing to unsolicited funding applications, how can sensitive #peacebuilding work get the support it needs?
‘No unsolicited proposals’: The information gap - Alliance magazine
‘No unsolicited proposals’, ‘applications by invitation only’, ‘programme officers reach out to organisations aligned with our strategy’ – it’s not unusual to see variations on this theme when researc...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
“Often, it’s the stories we can’t tell that are the most inspiring, and the work we can’t talk about that makes the biggest impact,” writes Saferworld’s Abigail Connolly.
But with more doors closing to unsolicited funding applications, how can sensitive #peacebuilding work get the support it needs?
But with more doors closing to unsolicited funding applications, how can sensitive #peacebuilding work get the support it needs?