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Delivering on the promise of peace? Devolution in Isiolo, Kenya
Blog

Delivering on the promise of peace? Devolution in Isiolo, Kenya

Polarisation has long been a feature of Kenyan politics. In 2010, in an effort to address tensions, the government set out a plan to devolve power to 47 counties. Eight years on, has devolution delivered on its promise of peace and inclusion?

30 August 2018
Myanmar's plural justice system
Blog

Myanmar's plural justice system

There is no single justice provider with recognised authority to enforce the law throughout Myanmar. This blog looks at some of the different justice chains people follow to redress grievances, why, and what that means for wider peace and statebuilding dynamics.

19 December 2016
BLOG SERIES: Justice and peace
Blog

BLOG SERIES: Justice and peace

Saferworld's security and justice adviser Will Bennett introduces a new series of blogs exploring ways to include a much broader array of actors in the process of building peace and justice.

19 October 2015
Making peace and justice a common cause: Justice as Prevention
Comment & analysis

Making peace and justice a common cause: Justice as Prevention

A functioning justice system that upholds the rule of law is considered a critical feature of peacebuilding, state-building and post-conflict recovery efforts. However the concept of ‘justice’ must also encompass notions that go far beyond the rule of law. If peace is to hold, or if conflicts are to be avoided in the first place, as much as we need to construct justice institutions that focus on quality service delivery, we also need to engage on the much more significant agenda of building just and fair societies.

29 January 2015
Community security handbook
Training materials/toolkits

Community security handbook

Security is a universal entitlement and a core part of human well-being.

13 May 2014