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What's the future of peacekeeping? In this Warpod episode, Charlie Linney and Jordan Street explore the future of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping and the role of the African Union (AU) in peace operations. Our guests talk about the challenges involved in the protection of civilians, the importance of due diligence in safeguarding human rights, the threats posed by unconstitutional changes of government and geopolitical security, and the need for flexible ways of addressing emerging challenges. Listen here▶️ https://lnkd.in/euqrrsgW

How can the UK contribute positively to international peace and security? Too often, consultations on UK policy bring together Whitehall civil servants and the same London-based policy professionals without considering this question. In response to this, last month we convened a consultation between UK government officials and peacebuilders from Africa, Asia and the Middle East to inform the UK government’s understanding of contemporary conflict trends and how the UK should respond to them. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3xQD0x0

The crisis in Sudan calls for urgent need for comprehensive peacebuilding efforts. With millions plunged into chaos and on the brink of famine, the international community must urgently disperse the flexible funding needed to curtail the impact of imminent famine and ensure that the response is immediately scaled up, including longer-term measures to prevent a worse situation next year: https://bit.ly/4azvrcv #SudanCrisis

Ensuring human rights are at the forefront of US security cooperation programs is crucial. We commend Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA) for championing the Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dvyCy4dp

The Arms Trade Litigation Monitor (ATLM) is monitoring a case seeking a court order for the Government of Canada to cease transfer of all military goods and technology destined for Israel & for such permits to be declared unlawful. Stay tuned for updates: https://bit.ly/3U3k31w

As the international community meets in Paris to mark one year since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, Sudanese civilians continue to endure profound suffering, with millions on the brink of famine and hunger. In the midst of this turmoil, local responders have emerged as a source of hope, delivering vital support and aid. The international community must rally behind these efforts, ensuring that Sudanese-led responses receive support and protection, and supporting their calls for peace and stability. Read more: https://bit.ly/4azvrcv | #SudanCrisis

The aid sector understands the need to be conflict sensitive to avoid entrenching the conflict in Sudan but conflict sensitivity challenges will worsen as Sudan faces unprecedented levels of hunger.   These four areas will be crucial for conflict sensitivity as the war enters its second year. 1.   Humanitarian access - humanitarian access has been manipulated for political, economic and military objectives in Sudan for decades. To avoid it being weaponised, the aid system must invest in analysis and learning to manage access dilemmas and ensure it has appropriate principles. 2.      Social tensions and cohesion - communities are increasingly pressured to pick sides in the conflict, which would further entrench violence. Aid approaches must not undermine local level conflict resilience or intercommunal relationships and seek to strengthen them. 3.      Local responders and mutual aid networks - despite immense security and funding challenges, Sudan’s local responders have delivered aid where it has been needed most. The aid system must provide them with the types of flexible funding and recognition that best enable their work, avoiding outsourcing risk or undermining their agency. 4.      Accountability - the aid sector must be accountable to Sudan's civilians. Aid actors must improve listening to and communicating with Sudanese communities, with the goal of delivering aid that does not undermine but supports Sudan’s long-term prospects for peace and recovery. The CSF will convene discussions and provide analysis on these issues in the coming months. Read the entire statement here to learn more about our work and join the discussion➡️https://lnkd.in/dPFJW9dy #KeepEyesonSudan

In this video, Saferworld's Maryan Abdi Khalif discusses the transformative impact of the Violence Observatory System (VOS) in Somalia. Developed in collaboration with the Somali Women Development Centre and Somali Women’s Studies Centre, VOS provides a systematic approach to managing data on violence against women, enhancing the provision of critical support and shaping responses to gender-based violence. Watch 🔽 #EndGBV #Somalia

🎙 New episode of Warpod out now!    In this episode Charlie Linney and Jordan Street explore the future of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping and the role of the African Union (AU) in peace operations with US Congresswoman Rep. Sara Jacobs, Linda Darkwa (Dr.) from the University of Ghana and a coordinator of the Training for Peace programme with the African Union, and David Haeri who leads the policy evaluation and training division at United Nations Peacekeeping.  Listen here: https://lnkd.in/euqrrsgW

Uganda's path towards reconciling its past through transitional justice initiatives lead to the 2022 Transitional Justice Bill – but implementation has stalled. From land disputes to climate change impacts, our consultations with community members spotlight challenges and suggest improvements for inclusive and enhanced mechanisms for comprehensive conflict resolution. Read more: https://bit.ly/49fMkHF