Resources

“People are living a normal life”: challenging the myths of COVID-19 in South Sudan

Peacebuilding organisations are at the heart of the response to the COVID-19 in South Sudan. We spoke to our partners, Church and Development and the Organisation for Children’s Harmony, about how they are raising awareness of the pandemic and continuing to work with communities on safety and security concerns.

Civil society reimagined: building on COVID-19 activism in Tajikistan

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on Tajikistan, compounded by the slow response of the government as compared to some of its Central Asian neighbours. While the crisis has exposed some of the weaknesses of decision-making institutions in ensuring the safety and security of citizens, it has also reaffirmed the important role that civil society organisations play in addressing people’s basic needs.

The Belt and Road Initiative: promoting peace in a post-pandemic world?

Since its launch in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative has faced plenty of challenges but none quite like those posed by COVID-19. Bernardo Mariani and Robert Swaine look at how the initiative might emerge from the pandemic more streamlined and outline the approach necessary to ensure peace along its path.

Nepal’s governance in the time of crisis

COVID-19 has exposed serious challenges to Nepal’s federal system. An effective response calls for greater devolution and more collaboration among the three tiers of government, writes Anurag Acharya.

A tale of two crises: Conflict and COVID-19 in South Sudan

While South Sudan’s leaders try to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), communities in many parts of the country are facing a dual threat to their safety as inter-communal violence breaks out with little intervention from national authorities. Urgent action is needed to address the power vacuum at the heart of this crisis and prioritise peace as the country battles COVID-19.

Conflict sensitivity in responses to COVID-19: Initial guidance and reflections

COVID-19 will pass, but Nepal must prepare for the instability it may cause

The economic crisis caused by COVID-19 could trigger mass discontent and test Nepal’s fragile political system, writes Anurag Acharya.

The new EU budget poses an opportunity to mitigate the destabilising impacts of COVID-19

COVID-19 will have devastating impacts in fragile states. Negotiations for the EU's revised long-term budget present an opportunity to invest in a prevention response to the instability caused by the pandemic, argue Lucia Montanaro and Tuuli Räty.

Saferworld supports the call for a global ceasefire

Saferworld joins over 250 organisations calling for a global ceasefire to support those affected by conflict and violence as they tackle the novel conoravirus (COVID-19) pandemic.