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Relationship building in action: Kuajok, South SudanWatch a new video about a Saferworld community security project in Kuajok, featuring interviews with three members of the local community, Martin, Theresa and Moses. They talk about what safety and security means to them, and how a Saferworld-supported police community relations committee is improving security concerns within the region. VIDEO | South Sudan |
Defending Aid?
The Ministry of Defence should clarify its contribution to the UK’s Building Stability Overseas Strategy rather than campaigning for aid to be spent by the military.
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 23 May 2013 - Paul Murphy
Turning rhetoric into reality in Somalia
Following the second London conference on Somalia we look at the conference’s outcomes and ask what next for Somalia.
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 15 May 2013 - Kat Achilles
Srbija i Kosovo –iskorišćavanje novog impulsa kako bi se postigao trajan mir
Nedavno postignut sporazum između Srbije i Kosova pod posredovanjem EU pruža priliku da se uspostavi trajan mir u regionu. Međutim, obe vlade moraju prevazići svoju motivisanost daljom integracijom u Evropu i pokazati stvarnu posvećenost ka odgovornoj, delotvornoj i transparentnoj primeni sporazuma, kaže Ferdinand Nikolla, koordinator projekta na Kosovu.
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 15 May 2013 - Ferdinand Nikolla
Serbia dhe Kosova – shfrytëzimi i momentit të ri për sigurimin e paqes afatgjatë
Marrëveshja e fundit e ndërmjetësuar nga BE-ja mes Serbisë dhe Kosovës jep mundësi për krijimin e paqes afatgjatë në regjion. Megjithatë, të dy qeveritë tani duhet të shkojnë përtej motivimeve, të cilat janë të bazuara vetëm në integrimet e mëtejme në Evropë, dhe të tregojnë përkushtim të mirëfilltë për zbatimin...
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 15 May 2013 - Ferdinand Nikolla
Serbia and Kosovo – Building on new momentum to ensure lasting peace
Following the announcement of an EU brokered deal agreement between Serbia and Kosovo, Ferdinand Nikolla looks at the next steps needed to ensure the positive momentum is built on.
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 14 May 2013 - Ferdinand Nikolla
Summary analysis of the Arms Trade Treaty
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), adopted by overwhelming vote by the UN on 2 April 2013, is the first international Treaty aimed at regulating international transfers of conventional arms. The ATT, which opens for signature on 3 June 2013, provides a much-needed legally binding framework for global responsibility and restraint...
RESOURCE | 13 May 2013 - Control Arms
Safety and security in the South-East border area of Bangladesh
The South-East border area of Bangladesh is an area of great national significance but also of particular vulnerability to insecurity. A combination of internal and external threats has created a volatile atmosphere. Domestic concerns arise from socio-economic problems and criminal threats, including money laundering; external concerns arise from criminal activities...
RESOURCE | 10 May 2013 - Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) , Mitra and Associates, Saferworld
A new video interview with BRAC highlights partner perspectives in Bangladesh
A new video interview with Anna Minj looks at Saferworld's partnership with the world's largest NGO, BRAC, and the opportunties it holds for the future.
NEWS | 8 May 2013
Will the EU future budget effectively support peacebuilding goals?
The European Commission has unveiled how it proposes to allocate the 2014-20 EU external budget, Mattia Polvanesi discusses the implications for peacebuilding goals.
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 8 May 2013
Reconstruction and reform in Somalia must start with Somalis themselves
Local voices have been largely absent from discussions on peace and reconstruction in Somalia. The latest high level summit on the country’s future, being held in London on 7 May, must make understanding and meeting the local and regional needs of Somalis its top priority, say Abdullahi Mohamed Shirwa and...
COMMENT & ANALYSIS | 7 May 2013 - El Khidir Daloum, Adbullahi Mohamed Shirwa
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