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Germany
For Peace
For Peace is a holistic initiative to co-create a global culture of peace, positioned at the intersection of personal development and societal transformation. We imagine a world beyond separation, injustice, and violence, where all of us have the possibility to fulfill our unique potential and experience the joyful gift of the interconnectedness of all life.
Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy
The Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH) was founded in 1971 and is an independent entity operating as a civil law foundation. According to the charter, the aim of the institute’s work is to address security policy problems within the framework of peace research and, in doing so, fulfil the criteria for independent research and instruction, advancement of early career scholars and the publicising of research findings.
Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
PRIF sets out to analyze the causes of violent international and internal conflicts, carrying out research into the conditions necessary for peace and working to spread the concept of peace. The Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), part of the Leibniz Association, is one of the leading peace research institutes in Europe and is located in Frankfurt am Main.
ProPeace
Pro Peace empowers people all around the globe in their commitment to peace. As an international non-profit organisation, we foster non-violent conflict transformation and pave ways to build a more just and peaceful future. Founded in 1996 by German peace and human rights groups in response to the Balkan Wars under the name Forum Civil Peace Service, Pro Peace is today active in 13 countries in Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia. Civil society actors who are committed to peace and non-violence in conflicts form the focus of our work. We advise and support them, collaborate on projects and campaign together for sustainable peace policies. Since 2006, we use our expertise in international conflict transformation to advise and support local communities in Germany.
Ghana
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra is a centre of excellence providing globally recognised training, education and research on peace support operations, conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Africa. Established in 2004, the Centre trains military, police and civilian personnel from across the continent and beyond, and runs postgraduate academic programmes on conflict, peace and security.
West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)
The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) is a leading regional peacebuilding organisation founded in 1998 and headquartered in Accra, with national networks in every ECOWAS member state. WANEP promotes collaborative approaches to conflict prevention and peacebuilding, working with civil society, governments and regional bodies. Its programmes include early warning and response systems, women in peacebuilding, and peace education across West Africa.
Iceland
Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre
Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre, a collaborative effort of the City of Reykjavik and the University of Iceland, is a forum for international multidisciplinary cooperation, with an emphasis on the role of small states, cities and citizens in promoting peace.
India
India Peace Centre
India Peace Centre is an Inter-religious initiative constantly promoting values of peace and justice. It was founded in the year 1988 by Dr. Mathai Zachariah, former General Secretary of the NCC India on the belief that Peace is an experience of life which can be enhanced by promoting the culture of dialogue and understanding.
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies is an independent think tank based in New Delhi, founded in 1996. IPCS conducts research on peace and security in South Asia and the wider region, covering nuclear issues, armed conflict, terrorism, and regional cooperation, and aims to develop alternative frameworks for peace and security rooted in the region itself.
Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace
Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) was launched in 1999 as an initiative of the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama to build a culture of coexistence and nonviolence in South Asia that is gender-sensitive and inclusive. A not-for-profit, non-sectarian, non-denominational organization, the Foundation was established with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to The Dalai Lama.