At Hague Talks in Colombo, local and international voices reflect together on the importance of civil society participation in preventing conflict and building peace. Speakers from Sri Lanka, Colombia and The Philippines share how their personal experiences inspired them to become peacebuilders and reflect on the need of involving civil society to sustain peace.
Peace Process
Myanmar Must Prioritize Protection of Civilians in Rakhine State, Address the Roots of the Conflict
We, the undersigned civil society organisations, people’s organisations and individuals, affirm our belief in peoples’...
‘Bakwit sa Syudad’ affirm primacy of dialogue; renew call to end Marawi crisis
Manila, Philippines -- A 25-member delegation of ‘bakwits’, or internally displaced peoples (IDPs), with various...
COLOMBIAN IP EXCHANGE VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES
Last November 10-16, 2016, a delegation of Colombian IP leaders went to the Philippines on a learning exchange visit and interacted with a broad mix of audience and policy institutions. This exchange trip was born out of an interest to compare and possibly learn from similar experiences in two of the main peace processes between the FARC and the Government of Colombia, and the one between the CPP/NDF/NPA and the Philippine Government (GRP).
Towards a Civilian Security Agenda
“Civilian participation in the peace process” has been a core mantra of the Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) for more than fifteen (15) years already. And there have been inroads as regards the meaningful participation of communities and civil society in its engagement with the key actors and the peace process through its peacebuilding and peoples’ solidarity discourse.
Multi-sectoral International Day of Peace Observance in Davao City, September 21
Davao City launches multi-sectoral action on September 21, International Day of Peace. Part of the event was the “Barug Dabaw, Barug Kalinaw” silent march and tribute for peace and honoring all victims of violence, past to present.