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Stories That Build Bridges, Not Walls!
Peace, Security, Reconciliation, Social Cohesion, #MHPSS & Resilience.
Dive into deep Analysis and Special Reports.
Peace, Security, Reconciliation, Social Cohesion, #MHPSS & Resilience.
Dive into deep Analysis and Special Reports.
Rwanda Justice Minister (@eugirashebuja1calls) calls for crime prevention as a peace & development imperative. The call was made at the Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Strengthening Crime Prevention organised by the Ministry of Justice , @undp.org Rwanda,...
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Crime prevention a development imperative, says justice minister
The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has emphasized that preventing crime should not be regarded solely as a security objective but as a crucial component of...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Rwanda Justice Minister (@eugirashebuja1calls) calls for crime prevention as a peace & development imperative. The call was made at the Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Strengthening Crime Prevention organised by the Ministry of Justice , @undp.org Rwanda,...
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"Justice delayed is justice denied! -Rwanda renews call to end impunity by bringing to justice over 1,400 masterminds and perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who still roam freely in different parts of the world, more than 3 decades later. url-shortener.me/7RLU
Rwanda renews call to end impunity for Genocide fugitives 31 years later
Rwanda has renewed its call for the international community to end impunity by bringing to justice the masterminds and perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"Justice delayed is justice denied! -Rwanda renews call to end impunity by bringing to justice over 1,400 masterminds and perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who still roam freely in different parts of the world, more than 3 decades later. url-shortener.me/7RLU
Over 30 African Land Forces Commanders are meeting in #Rwanda. What should be expected outcomes?
➖ Stronger military cooperation
➖Better coordination for regional security
➖ Renewed political will to tackle rising conflicts
➖ Embracing advanced tech, including AI
➖ Stronger military cooperation
➖Better coordination for regional security
➖ Renewed political will to tackle rising conflicts
➖ Embracing advanced tech, including AI
October 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Over 30 African Land Forces Commanders are meeting in #Rwanda. What should be expected outcomes?
➖ Stronger military cooperation
➖Better coordination for regional security
➖ Renewed political will to tackle rising conflicts
➖ Embracing advanced tech, including AI
➖ Stronger military cooperation
➖Better coordination for regional security
➖ Renewed political will to tackle rising conflicts
➖ Embracing advanced tech, including AI
“Africa still experiences the highest number of active conflicts. Addressing this reality, requires strong continental partnerships, and coordination mechanisms.We cannot expect others to carry the responsibility for Africa’s security.”
Pres. Paul Kagame of Rwanda-Land Forces Commanders Symposium.
Pres. Paul Kagame of Rwanda-Land Forces Commanders Symposium.
October 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Africa still experiences the highest number of active conflicts. Addressing this reality, requires strong continental partnerships, and coordination mechanisms.We cannot expect others to carry the responsibility for Africa’s security.”
Pres. Paul Kagame of Rwanda-Land Forces Commanders Symposium.
Pres. Paul Kagame of Rwanda-Land Forces Commanders Symposium.
NEWS - More than 30 African countries are gathered in Rwanda for the Land Forces Commanders Symposium amid a rise in conflicts across the continent.
Could this signal a renewed will to join forces to address these crises? And a step toward “African solutions to African problems”?
Could this signal a renewed will to join forces to address these crises? And a step toward “African solutions to African problems”?
October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEWS - More than 30 African countries are gathered in Rwanda for the Land Forces Commanders Symposium amid a rise in conflicts across the continent.
Could this signal a renewed will to join forces to address these crises? And a step toward “African solutions to African problems”?
Could this signal a renewed will to join forces to address these crises? And a step toward “African solutions to African problems”?
REPORT: United Nations - Women still largely excluded from peace processes. Women and girls are being killed in record numbers, shut out of peace tables, and left unprotected - Around 676 million lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year.
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Women still largely excluded from peace processes
Around 676 million women lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year – the highest figure since the 1990s.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
REPORT: United Nations - Women still largely excluded from peace processes. Women and girls are being killed in record numbers, shut out of peace tables, and left unprotected - Around 676 million lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year.
url-shortener.me/7L43 @unoy-peace.bsky.social
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REPORT: Women still largely excluded from peace processes. Women and girls are being killed in record numbers, shut out of peace tables, and left unprotected - Around 676 million lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year.
url-shortener.me/7L43 @unoy-peace.bsky.social
url-shortener.me/7L43 @unoy-peace.bsky.social
Women still largely excluded from peace processes
Around 676 million women lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year – the highest figure since the 1990s.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
REPORT: Women still largely excluded from peace processes. Women and girls are being killed in record numbers, shut out of peace tables, and left unprotected - Around 676 million lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year.
url-shortener.me/7L43 @unoy-peace.bsky.social
url-shortener.me/7L43 @unoy-peace.bsky.social
Locally-led dialogue is one of the most effective—if not the best—approaches to conflict resolution. Explore how dialogue has rebuilt social bonds & strengthened community cohesion in Nigeria—something kinetic approaches have failed 2 achieve bit.ly/48EBDC4
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Non-Kinetic Approaches Restoring Peace in Nigeria's Rural Communities Battling Insecurity - Peace News Network
Nigerian communities are beginning to chart a new path to peace not through force or arms, but through dialogue and community-led solutions.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Locally-led dialogue is one of the most effective—if not the best—approaches to conflict resolution. Explore how dialogue has rebuilt social bonds & strengthened community cohesion in Nigeria—something kinetic approaches have failed 2 achieve bit.ly/48EBDC4
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CONFLICT FACT — An estimated 500,000 illegal firearms circulate in Haiti, despite a UN arms embargo. How are they getting in? Who profits from this deadly trade—and at what cost to the Haitian people?
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Why are over 670 million people going hungry?
More than eight per cent of the world population or around 673 million people are not getting enough to eat and going hungry, according to the UN.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
CONFLICT FACT — An estimated 500,000 illegal firearms circulate in Haiti, despite a UN arms embargo. How are they getting in? Who profits from this deadly trade—and at what cost to the Haitian people?
news.un.org/en/story/202...
news.un.org/en/story/202...
Access to finance is key to strengthening economic resilience—laying the foundation for lasting development and peace. Empowering vulnerable populations, especially in remote areas, is particularly essential.
@World Relief Rwanda
is doing a great job.
👇👇
bit.ly/42NpKG9
@World Relief Rwanda
is doing a great job.
👇👇
bit.ly/42NpKG9
Gisagara families turn to savings groups to fight poverty
Families in Gisagara District are reaping the benefits of joining savings groups that are helping them start small businesses, pay for health insurance, and improve their...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Access to finance is key to strengthening economic resilience—laying the foundation for lasting development and peace. Empowering vulnerable populations, especially in remote areas, is particularly essential.
@World Relief Rwanda
is doing a great job.
👇👇
bit.ly/42NpKG9
@World Relief Rwanda
is doing a great job.
👇👇
bit.ly/42NpKG9
Overcrowding in Rwanda’s correctional facilities has been steadily decreasing. As of March 2025, it dropped from 134.3% in 2023/2024 to 110% in 2024/2025. By August 31, Rwanda Correctional Service(RCS) reported a further decline to 103.8%, - Rwanda's Commission for Human Rights bit.ly/3IOAAoH
Prison overcrowding drops by 30%
National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has reported a 30 per cent reduction in correctional facilities overcrowding in Rwanda since 2023/2024.
Providence Umurungi, the...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Overcrowding in Rwanda’s correctional facilities has been steadily decreasing. As of March 2025, it dropped from 134.3% in 2023/2024 to 110% in 2024/2025. By August 31, Rwanda Correctional Service(RCS) reported a further decline to 103.8%, - Rwanda's Commission for Human Rights bit.ly/3IOAAoH
Sustainable peace and development can not be achieved until young people are fully involved. But when they are, the magic happens. Danat is a perfect example. Congrats to
@VisionJeunesse and @interpeace.org for empowering him to lead change in his community.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=wPWV...
@VisionJeunesse and @interpeace.org for empowering him to lead change in his community.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=wPWV...
Ubuhamya bwa Donat - Umujeune witeje imbere abikesha amahugurwa yahawe na VJN
YouTube video by Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle VJN
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October 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Sustainable peace and development can not be achieved until young people are fully involved. But when they are, the magic happens. Danat is a perfect example. Congrats to
@VisionJeunesse and @interpeace.org for empowering him to lead change in his community.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=wPWV...
@VisionJeunesse and @interpeace.org for empowering him to lead change in his community.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=wPWV...
#GBV shatters families and weakens community bonds. Addressing harmful gender norms and fostering safe spaces for survivors to share their experiences are essential. Working together in synergy can make a real difference.
October 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#GBV shatters families and weakens community bonds. Addressing harmful gender norms and fostering safe spaces for survivors to share their experiences are essential. Working together in synergy can make a real difference.
FACT: There are currently over 120 active armed conflicts worldwide, according to the @icrc.org — with some estimates putting the number closer to 130. It has more than doubled in the past 15 years. Why, despite countless peace talks, dialogues, and reconciliation efforts?@icrclawpolicy.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
FACT: There are currently over 120 active armed conflicts worldwide, according to the @icrc.org — with some estimates putting the number closer to 130. It has more than doubled in the past 15 years. Why, despite countless peace talks, dialogues, and reconciliation efforts?@icrclawpolicy.bsky.social
Outsourcing war: Should #Russia and its African nation partners be held accountable for #Wagner Group’s war crimes? Who are the real superpowers behind those wars?
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Outsourcing war: Holding Russia and its African partners accountable for Wagner’s crimes
International law provides clear pathways to attribute Wagner and Africa Corps atrocities to both Russia and the states that hire them.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Outsourcing war: Should #Russia and its African nation partners be held accountable for #Wagner Group’s war crimes? Who are the real superpowers behind those wars?
- ow.ly/38RI50XaSZL
- ow.ly/38RI50XaSZL
#MONUSCO trains 120 #FARDC soldiers to enhance civilian protection in Eastern #DRCongo - ow.ly/tAHR50XaSQc
Ituri : 120 FARDC soldiers trained with MONUSCO support to enhance civilian protection
Bunia, 10 October 2025 – After two weeks of intensive exercises, 120 members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) completed, on Friday 10 October 2025, a specialized tra...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#MONUSCO trains 120 #FARDC soldiers to enhance civilian protection in Eastern #DRCongo - ow.ly/tAHR50XaSQc
Mozambique: Terrorist raids force displacement of about 40,000 people in two weeks clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambi...
Mozambique: Terrorist raids force displacement of about 40,000 people in two weeks - AIM report
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced that jihadist raids have forced about 40,000 people to flee their homes in the northern Mozambican provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampul...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Mozambique: Terrorist raids force displacement of about 40,000 people in two weeks clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambi...
Rwanda launches AI-powered mobile apps to improve health services- @thepeacetoday.bsky.social believes that strong & well-functioning national health systems powered by technologies and innovation are the foundation of a resilient and cohesive society. BIG UP #Rwanda
More 👉 bit.ly/3KQlpMc
More 👉 bit.ly/3KQlpMc
October 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Rwanda launches AI-powered mobile apps to improve health services- @thepeacetoday.bsky.social believes that strong & well-functioning national health systems powered by technologies and innovation are the foundation of a resilient and cohesive society. BIG UP #Rwanda
More 👉 bit.ly/3KQlpMc
More 👉 bit.ly/3KQlpMc
UN envoy points to ‘real hope’ for ceasefire and peace in the east of DR Congo - news.un.org/en/story/202...
October 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
UN envoy points to ‘real hope’ for ceasefire and peace in the east of DR Congo - news.un.org/en/story/202...
1/12 - #GenevaPeaceWeek #GPW2025 officially opened today under the theme “Peace in Action” and will run until 17 October. ThepeaceToday participated virtually in the opening ceremony. Today offered numerous takeaways and we are pleased to share our key insights and analysis: 👇
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
1/12 - #GenevaPeaceWeek #GPW2025 officially opened today under the theme “Peace in Action” and will run until 17 October. ThepeaceToday participated virtually in the opening ceremony. Today offered numerous takeaways and we are pleased to share our key insights and analysis: 👇
Young people are not just victims of conflict, but vital architects of peace. Dive into how young people in West Africa are playing their pivotal role in building peace in their communities and countries: bit.ly/4q5ia3C
@peacenewsnet.bsky.social
@peacenewsnet.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Young people are not just victims of conflict, but vital architects of peace. Dive into how young people in West Africa are playing their pivotal role in building peace in their communities and countries: bit.ly/4q5ia3C
@peacenewsnet.bsky.social
@peacenewsnet.bsky.social
@who.int : When conflicts erupt lives are lost, homes are destroyed & families separated, recovery must include #MentalHealth care. Let’s ensure support is part of every response—before, during & after crisis: bit.ly/3KBMUcp
World Mental Health Day 2025
Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
@who.int : When conflicts erupt lives are lost, homes are destroyed & families separated, recovery must include #MentalHealth care. Let’s ensure support is part of every response—before, during & after crisis: bit.ly/3KBMUcp
FACT: #MentalHealth receives only 2% of health budgets—unchanged since 2017.
💰 Spending: >$50 per person in high-income countries vs < $1 in low-income ones.
How can we build lasting peace and development while mental well-being remains so underfunded?
#WorldMentalHealthDay
💰 Spending: >$50 per person in high-income countries vs < $1 in low-income ones.
How can we build lasting peace and development while mental well-being remains so underfunded?
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
FACT: #MentalHealth receives only 2% of health budgets—unchanged since 2017.
💰 Spending: >$50 per person in high-income countries vs < $1 in low-income ones.
How can we build lasting peace and development while mental well-being remains so underfunded?
#WorldMentalHealthDay
💰 Spending: >$50 per person in high-income countries vs < $1 in low-income ones.
How can we build lasting peace and development while mental well-being remains so underfunded?
#WorldMentalHealthDay
As we observe #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development actors must recognise that healing minds is essential to healing societies. It’s time to integrate #MHPSS across all stages of emergency aid and recovery. -
@interpeace.org's inspiration👉https://bit.ly/4q55QQK
@interpeace.org's inspiration👉https://bit.ly/4q55QQK
October 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
As we observe #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development actors must recognise that healing minds is essential to healing societies. It’s time to integrate #MHPSS across all stages of emergency aid and recovery. -
@interpeace.org's inspiration👉https://bit.ly/4q55QQK
@interpeace.org's inspiration👉https://bit.ly/4q55QQK