Saferworld believes that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict.
We work directly with local people, as well as governments and international organisations, to prevent violent conflict and encourage co-operative, people-centred approaches to peace and security.
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People's Peacemaking Perspectives
International efforts to prevent violent conflict are often poorly informed by the views and experiences of local people. Over the past 18 months Saferworld and Conciliation Resources have researched local perspectives in 18 conflict situations around the world as part of an EC funded project.
Crisis on the border
As tensions between Sudan and South Sudan rose in April 2012 over the disputed border area of Heglig, our South Sudan Monitor looks at the crisis and what it means for the international community.
China and conflict-affected states: towards a more cooperative approach
Chinese policy makers may find the solution to the challenges and responsibilities involved in working fragile states lies in working more with others.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Word on the street
South Sudan Monitor captures a few public opinions of South Sudanese on recent events in the troubled border region between South Sudan and Sudan.
Crisis on the border
South Sudan Monitor looks at what the crisis in the disputed area of Heglig/Panthou means for the international community
Bridging the generation gap
Marginalisation and exclusion of young people in conflict-affected states risks creating a new generation of adults who lack experience of civic engagement and the skills to participate in political processes says Ben Stevenson.
Tracker survey reveals rising tensions in Western Balkans
New survey data shows that more people in Kosovo believe violent conflict is likely or very likely than did so a year earlier. Astrit Istrefi highlights key findings from the latest tracker survey and recommends steps for Kosovo, Serbia and the European Union to avoid renewed violent conflict
NEWS AND REPORTS
New ‘how to’ guide to conflict sensitivity
All organisations working in conflict-affected areas have an impact on local conflict dynamics
Marginalised youth pose threat to peace and security in Central Asia
Ethnic intolerance and a desire to exclude minorities are widespread attitudes among young people in Central Asia.
Potential for renewed violence in Kosovo and the region
This briefing contains an analysis of the context in the Western Balkans region in April 2012 and highlights ...
North Caucasus: Views from within
Social, economic and political conditions in the region do little to defend society against the influence of ideological extremism
Long term approach needed for peace in Jonglei, South Sudan
New report sets out options for security responses under civilian oversight
