The importance of community development, the process by which the people who live and work in a particular area are empowered to take control of their own lives and create the kind of community they want to live in, remains a critical focus around the world. There are many ways in which community development can…
Forced Migration and Climate Change In recent years, an increased focus has been placed on the impact of climate change on forced migration. Climate change is a global problem that is already causing displacement and will continue to do so on an unprecedented scale in the coming years. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
The OSCE 23rd Alliance Conference Against Trafficking in Persons occurred in Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria, 18-19 April 2023 and was attended by Aurora Martin representing the IIHS. On the 20th anniversary of the OSCE Action Plan, the 23rd Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons showcased examples of leadership and path-breaking in combating trafficking in…
What does community engagement look like amidst the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Join us for the first session of the Autumn 2022 Virtual World Cafe Series, kicking off on October 19th @ 2pm EST (GMT-4), where we will host a discussion with the Uhuru Knowledge Center, based in DRC. Meet those…
On May 2, we heard personal stories in the first session, ‘Voices from Ukraine and neighboring countries: The journey of women and their families back home’, as part of the new series, Voices of Refugees. Join us as we continue to move around the globe to give a voice to refugees and their families. Facilitated…
The Gwobee Peace Foundation Africa: Providing young Liberians with education and leadership opportunities to lead the next generation On September 16th, Sarah Jewell, the Executive Director of the Gwobee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA), was welcomed to the IIHS Virtual World Cafe by Tiffany Hayes, Curator. The GPFA, as a peacebuilding organization, has made and…
The Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA) was established by Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, and Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee. After winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Leymah established the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, which seeks to raise the next generation of peacebuilders and democratic leaders for Liberia and West Africa. Gbowee provides opportunities in…
The International Institute for Human Security (IIHS) is being launched today to make relevant knowledge and methodologies available to locally based peacebuilders in six regions focusing on six key areas of peacebuilding. The IIHS, based in the United States, has begun the process to register as a non-profit organization; its single objective is to advance…