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Annual Report 2007
In the development of an organisation, there are pivotal moments that help to de.ne what the organisation ultimately becomes. In this regard, 2007 has been a milestone year in the evolution of the...
HD Centre to hold a Humanitarian Workshop on Darfur, Sudan
The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre) will host a two-day Humanitarian Workshop on the situation in Darfur, Sudan, from 10-11 July 2008 at its headquarters in Geneva. Organised with the...
Against conventional wisdom: mediating the Arab-Israeli conflict
Ezzedine Choukri-Fishere (1) Mediation in the Arab-Israeli conflict has seduced a large number of international operators - and sometimes consumed their active lives. Its quasi-fatal attraction stems...
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Power sharing, transitional governments and the role of mediation
Katia Papagianni Power-sharing transitional governments are common ingredients of peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts. Power sharing guarantees the participation of representatives of significant...
Gender Sensitivity: Nicety or Necessity in Peace Process Management?
The phrase 'gender sensitivity' is perhaps an unfortunate piece of jargon, but it is a convenient shorthand since a better, simpler and less loaded phrase does not yet present itself. As most people...
Négociations de paix au Burundi : Une justice encombrante mais incontournable
Avertissement Depuis la rédaction du présent document, terminé en décembre 2007 sur la base d'entretiens menés au Burundi fin 2006, la question du 'processus de paix burundais 'est revenue sous les...
Kenya: The prisoner of peace - An interview with Kofi A. Annan
The presidential elections of December 2007 in Kenya were the first broadly contested elections in the country's history. The sudden eruption of violence that followed the announcement of the results...
Le HD Centre termine sa mission en République Centrafricaine
Le Centre pour le dialogue humanitaire (HD Centre) a le plaisir d'annoncer la fin de sa mission en République Centrafricaine. Le Comité Préparatoire pour le Dialogue Politique Inclusif, que le HD...
HD Centre ends its mission in Central African Republic
The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre) is pleased to announce the end of its mission in the Central African Republic. The Preparatory Committee for the inclusive political dialogue, which...
Negotiating Disarmament: Strategies for Tackling Weapons and Violence in Peace Processes
Negotiating Disarmament explores issues surrounding the planning, timing and techniques of violence reduction, weapons control and disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration activities in the...
Guide de la médiation : Conduire des processus de paix lors de conflits armés
Ce guide accessible propose des conseils pratiques aux professionnels engagés dans des processus de paix. Il offre un cadre de référence pour une prise de décision éthique et professionnelle. Divisé...
Women and Negotiations with Armed Groups
This article highlights some issues concerning the current situation of women as mediators in dialogues with nonstate armed groups, and as members of and negotiators for such groups. It shows that...
Interpreting Violence - Anti-Civilian Thinking and Practice and How to Argue Against it more Effectively
The purpose of this short guide is to help anyone concerned with the protection of civilians to think through the anti-civilian ideologies and methods being used in a war so that they can better...