Resources

SDG16+ in Somaliland

Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda – an ambitious development framework consisting of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Saferworld has focused on translating the global commitment to peaceful, just and inclusive societies into practical action.

Justice for peace in South Sudan: civil society perspectives

Sundar Shanta Nepal: supporting federalism by understanding and addressing marginalisation

When disaster strikes: lessons for humanitarian response in Nepal

Anurag Acharya, explores how disaster preparedness is not just about developing capacity for an immediate response, but that it is equally about ensuring any response takes into account community priorities, sensitivities and realities.

Somalia's war can't be won militarily: time to give peace a chance

For over a decade, the Somali government and its international allies have sought to eliminate al-Shabaab militarily. But they have reached a stalemate in which civilians bear the brunt of the violence and destruction.

Counter-terror and the logic of violence in Somalia’s civil war: time for a new approach

16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence: what’s peacebuilding got to do with it?

To mark the United Nation’s ‘16 Days of Activism’ to end violence against women and girls, Saferworld’s senior gender, peace and security adviser Diana Trimiño Mora explores four ways peacebuilders can better address gender-based violence.

The missing link: improving access to justice in Somaliland

Judges and civil society in Somaliland  recently came together for the first time to discuss obstacles and potential solutions to ensuring fair and accessible justice for all. This is enocuraging, but the momentum needs to be built on argue Guleid Ahmed Jama and Jordan Street.

Sierra Leone Arms Trade Treaty national assessment report