Supporting change in conflict affected and fragile states is now the central challenge in international development. Given the need to link conflict prevention and peacebuilding with development in conflict-affected areas and to prevent violent conflict in all societies the endorsing organizations jointly urge UN member states, the High-Level Panel, System Task Team on the Post-2015 […]

The IfP-EW Youth, Identity and Security cluster has dealt with diverse approaches towards youth and urban violence, particularly the roles of women and girls. This report combines the results of empirical research was based on case studies in eight countries: Brazil, Cape Verde, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Mozambique, and Venezuela and provides recommendations to […]

The youth gangs of Central America's Northern Triangle are mainly comprised of men; nevertheless, women are present in multiple ways in the lives of gang members, either as mothers, sisters, girlfriends, friends or fellow gang members. This publication is based on the findings of an exploratory study of the role of women and gender-based relations […]

Violence in Central America is widespread and is a major concern. Youth are particularly targeted and vulnerable, both as victims and perpetrators of violence. There is a number of risk factors for youth to become victims of violence. The recommendations set out in this report call for the adoption of a holistic approach to prevent […]

This report was produced by Interpeace's local partner in Somaliland, the Academy for Peace and Development (APD) and analyzes the political and social dynamics that shaped the electoral process in the lead up to and aftermath of the 2010 presidential elections in Somaliland.

This video shows the work of the women of the Bari region of Puntand in their pursuit of peace. They brought their creativity into play to convey messages of peace among two separate communities and helped to bring warring clans back to the negotiation table. The women wrote and performed their calls for peace in […]