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India
Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace
Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) was launched in 1999 as an initiative of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama to build a culture of coexistence and nonviolence in South Asia that is gender-sensitive and inclusive. A not-for-profit, non-sectarian, non-denominational organization, the Foundation was established with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to The Dalai Lama.
Italy
Rondine International Peace Lab
The Association of Cittadella Della Pace is a place in Italy where hundreds of young men and women coming from conflict or post-conflict countries live and study together side by side with their so-called enemies for 2 years.
RUniPace
RUniPace is the Network of Italian Universities for Peace promoted by the Conference of Italian University Rectors. It is joined by universities that inspire their action on the fundamental principles of the Constitution, the United Nations Charter, the founding Treaties of the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the Council of Europe, in the awareness that the repudiation of war as an instrument of offence against the freedom of other peoples and as a means of settling international disputes; faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person; the obligation to cooperate in order to maintain peace and prevent threats to peace; the fight against inequality and poverty they are founding values of the Italian constitutional order, of international law, of that of the European Union and of the various international cooperation agreements to which Italy is a party.
Japan
Toda Peace Institute
The Toda Peace Institute is an independent, nonpartisan institute committed to advancing a more just and peaceful world through policy-oriented peace research and practice. The institute commissions evidence-based research, convenes multi-track and multi-disciplinary problem-solving workshops and seminars, and promotes dialogue across ethnic, cultural, religious and political divides. It catalyses practical, policy-oriented conversations between theoretical experts, practitioners, policymakers and civil society leaders in order to discern innovative and creative solutions to the major problems confronting the world in the twenty-first century.
Nepal
Nepal Transition to Peace Institute
Nepal Transition to Peace Institute (NTTP-I) is a peace research institute founded upon the history of decade-long engagement in Nepal’s political transition as a credible and Track 1.5 peace process for mediation, facilitation, and dialogue among the political parties of Nepal since 2005. As a trusted forum for informal dialogues among the political parties, NTTP Forum has been functioning to resolve political standoffs, thaw stalemates and promote peaceful engagement among the political parties even in critical times in a low key and trusted setting.
Peace Appeal
The seeds of the Peace Appeal were planted in 1997 when our co-founders joined a collaborative effort that enlisted every living Nobel Peace Prize Laureate to issue the Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates for Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World. This foundational document called on the Heads of State of all the United Nations’ member countries to dedicate themselves to building a culture of peace and nonviolence.
Norway
Peace Research Institute Oslo
The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) conducts research on the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups and people. Researchers at PRIO seek to understand the processes that bring societies together or split them apart. We explore how conflicts erupt and how they can be resolved; we investigate how different kinds of violence affect people; and we examine how societies tackle crises – and the threat of crisis. We document general trends, seek to understand processes, and inform concrete responses.
Slovenia
Mirovni inštitut
Mirovni inštitut (Peace Institute) – Institute for Contemporary Social and Political Studies – is a independent and non-profit research institution founded in 1991 by individuals who believed in peaceful conflict resolution, equality and respect for human rights standards. The Institute uses scientific research and advocacy activities aimed at creating and an preserving open society capable of critical thought and based on the principles of equality, responsibility, solidarity, human rights and the rule of law.
Somalia
Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security
The Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security (HOAIPS) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that promotes peace, security, research, and resilience in the Horn of Africa region. The institute was established in 2020 to address the region’s complex security challenges, including armed conflicts, terrorism, extremism, and poverty.
South Africa
Institute for Security Studies
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) works with partners to build knowledge and skills that enable sustainable peace, development and prosperity in Africa. Established in 1991, the ISS is Africa’s leading multidisciplinary human security organisation, with a unique operational model that combines research, policy analysis, technical assistance and training. The ISS has also developed a powerful forecasting capability to identify future risks and opportunities in fields as diverse as development, industrialisation, demographics, technology and climate change.
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