When the earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria, social media was inundated with emergency appeals from international NGOs and donors that shifted their priorities to provide emergency and early recovery support for those who have been affected. But in Northwest Syria, one of the areas most critically impacted, 12 years of war and geopolitical interests have … Continued
Twelve months ago, on August 15th, the Taliban declared that it had taken control of Afghanistan, two decades after the US-led invasion. Peace Direct published a statement at the time, in solidarity, and expressing our concern for women and youth peacebuilders at risk of reprisal. Soon after, we co-launched the Afghanistan Solidarity Fund with our … Continued
We are proud to share that Afghan civil society organisations are now receiving their first grants through our newly established Afghan Solidarity Fund. The Fund supports locally-led peacebuilding and human rights activities through rapid, flexible sub-grants to local civil society organisations. Since its launch in December 2021, we have mobilised almost $500,000 to support local organisations, in partnership with EQUALITY for Peace and Development (EPD).
We have learned to be more adaptable and understanding than ever before. While we may feel less in control of our futures than at any other time in our lives, most of us have met this extraordinary challenge with grace and patience. In thinking about those qualities – grace, resilience and patience – I am … Continued
We have just launched a Solidarity Fund to support peacebuilding and women’s rights organisations in Afghanistan in response to the growing crisis in the country.
Lessons from Peacebuilding Twenty years ago, I walked into the offices opposite the UN Headquarters in Manhattan as the first plane struck the World Trade Center. Soon after, diplomats from every corner of the world streamed out of the UN building in a mass evacuation as news of the terrorist attacks shook the world. Later … Continued
Yesterday, Sunday 15th August, the Taliban declared that Afghanistan is now under their control. We are continuing to monitor the situation as it develops, and our thoughts are with all the men, women and children of Afghanistan who have been affected by the current situation. We stand in solidarity with all those who will be continuing to work towards peace in the country.
On 13 October 2010, local peacebuilders Gulalai Ismail, from Aware Girls in Pakistan, and Mirwais Wardak fromCooperation for Peace and Unity (CPAU) in Afghanistan, were interviewed on BBC Radio Four’s PM programme. They talked about the vital role that local peacebuilders play in reducing conflict in the region and beyond, despite the limited voice they are … Continued
To the north of the capital the paved Salang road links Kabul to the Northern provinces, and the district of Farza is situated about 30 minutes drive from Kabul, towards Parwan province. The land is mostly flat, rising to foothills of between 2000 and 2500 metres. Farza sits in the hills of the north-western part … Continued
Asha Hagi Elmi has told the Euopen Voice that the situation in Somaila “is very alarming. If the international community does not respond positively, the situation will get even more out of hand” . Read more here. http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/imported/decision-looms-on-support-for-security-force-in-somalia/65435.aspx