Organization: Swiss Peace Foundation
Registration deadline: 10 Feb 2016
Starting date: 10 Feb 2016
Ending date: 10 Feb 2016
at 14:00 – 16:00 on 10 February 2016, swisspeace, Sonnenbergstrasse 17, Bern
with the participation of:
- Gregorio Bernasconi, Program Manager Syria, Human Security Division, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
- Sara Hellmüller, Senior Program Officer, Syria Focal Point, swisspeace
- Yosra Nagui, Program Officer, Mediation Team, swisspeace
Local peacebuilding actors have an intimate understanding of conflict dynamics in Syrian cities, towns and villages that should be addressed to resolve the conflict and foster sustainable peace. These local peace actors are critical for any future peace process.
In a recently published report, swisspeace, Conflict Dynamics International and FarikBeirut.net (commissioned by Finn Church Aid) draw attention to local peacebuilding actors, their perceptions of the conflict and the dynamics they try to influence. The report titled “Inside Syria: What Local Actors Are Doing For Peace” can be found here.
During this roundtable the main findings of the report will be shared. They will be commented on by Gregorio Bernasconi, followed by an open discussion. Thereby, we seek to increase the understanding about local peace actors in Syria, their perceptions of conflict causes, drivers and consequences, as well as their local peacebuilding activities, needs and priorities.
How to register:
If you wish to attend the roundtable, please register through yosra.nagui@swisspeace.ch.