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International Women’s Day is a good day to reflect on the fact that there’s no time to rest when it comes to the struggle for gender equality. We are seeing the biggest regression on women’s rights we have seen in decades. Our energy, voices and actions are needed more now than ever before.
8 March 2021
Saferworld stands with civil society and conflict-affected communities in their pursuit of democracy and joins with others in calling for the release of Myanmar's Civil Disobedience Movement activists, including journalists, human rights defenders, students and elected civilian government leaders.
4 March 2021
We are excited to announce that the Warpod podcast has joined Saferworld. Warpod is a monthly podcast featuring leading voices who discuss the long-term risks and challenges of contemporary conflict.
19 February 2021
Biden administration officials have made clear that ending endless wars, revitalizing American diplomacy and multilateral leadership, and defending against authoritarianism are central to their vision for U.S. foreign policy. What would that vision look like translated into bold U.S. leadership at the United Nations?
1 February 2021
In this blog, our Senior Conflict Policy Adviser Louisa Waugh writes of the weaknesses of current military interventions, and what can be done to support Sahelian communities deciding their own futures.
28 January 2021
Civil society organisations have long argued against the EPF, as recent history suggests that providing weapons and ammunition to security forces in fragile states is more likely to exacerbate than solve local and regional conflicts.
11 January 2021
On the final day of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV), we turn the spotlight on how women’s rights organisations (WROs) in Somalia are working towards meaningful participation and women’s rights in the context of upcoming elections in 2021.
10 December 2020
To mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV), we share how we work with partners in Tajikistan to challenge norms causing inequality and violence, support domestic violence survivors and promote women’s participation.
25 November 2020
The European Union risks fuelling conflict and human rights abuses around the world if it adopts the European Peace Facility (EPF) in its current form, warned 40 civil society organisations with expertise on peace, human rights and the protection of civilians.
18 November 2020