Saferworld is an independent organisation that works directly with local people as well as through governments and international bodies to prevent violent conflict and encourage co-operative approaches to security.
Creating safer communities in Bangladesh
Saferworld and partners BRAC and ChangeMaker have developed an approach to community security in Bangladesh working in Kishoreganj and Kamrangirchar. This publication outlines the community security approach in Bangladesh with case studies of the different project sites.
Arab Spring highlights urgent need for stronger EU arms export controls
EU Member States should take a long, hard look at current arms export control practices in light of the problems revealed by EU arms sales in the lead up to the ‘Arab Spring’. This was the message Saferworld delivered to EU members in Brussels on 10 November.
The devastating consequences of armed cattle raids in South Sudan
Cattle raiding has a long history in South Sudan, but the vast supply of guns and other small arms in civilian hands has led to the raids becoming more violent in recent years. Watch how Saferworld is working with the government and local partners to find long-term solutions to this problem.
Starting to build? China's role in UN Peacekeeping operations
The briefing looks at what motivates China to provide peacekeepers and who benefits. It then assesses the shifting balance between China's official policy of non-interference against the need for constructive engagement and if this dynamic is shifting.
Advocacy capacity building: a training toolkit
This toolkit is designed to support the advocacy capacity building element of the People’s Peacemaking Perspectives project, a joint initiative implemented by Conciliation Resources and Saferworld to provide European Union institutions with analysis and recommendations based on the opinions and experiences of local people in a range of countries and regions affected by fragility and violent conflict.
Yemen: A people's perspective
Inclusion of all Yemeni voices, including those of youth and women, must be an integral feature of all stages of the transition process in Yemen, not just an end goal. This is a key recommendation emerging from Saferworld consultations with Yemeni youth to capture their views on long-term peacebuilding in the country. The briefing, which draws on consultations with young Yemeni men and women from diverse backgrounds in four major cities, is part of Saferworld’s EU-funded ‘People’s Peacemaking Perspectives’ project.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Peacebuilding in international policy: a to-do list after Busan
Following the outcome agreement at the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan earlier this month, Saferworld’s Larry Attree examines the challenges ahead
A new deal for aid in fragile and conflict affected states?
The high level forum on aid effectiveness in Busan, South Korea, could mark a radical shift in the international approach to delivering aid
Saferworld partners mark Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2011
Saferworld supported awareness raising events in Kosovo and South Sudan to mark this year's Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence
Run for Saferworld
Challenge yourself and raise funds to help prevent violent conflict
NEWS AND REPORTS
Civil society experts examine China’s growing presence in the Horn of Africa
The implications of China’s growing presence in the Horn of Africa were the focus of discussion ...
Research study draws on public perceptions to support Bangladesh’s Police Reform Programme
Research study presents public and police perceptions of safety, security and justice in Bangladesh
Sudanese oil stand-off has grave internal implications for North and South
Direct North-South hostilities are not the only danger in the current stand-off between Sudan and South Sudan, Saferworld said today
Public protest and visions for change: Conversations with Yemeni youth
A new report by Saferworld looks at how young women and men perceive the drivers of conflict in Yemen and their ideas for reaching lasting peace
Exchanging Chinese and UK perspectives on arms proliferation
Chinese non-proliferation experts meet UK officials and academics
