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Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. www.saferworld-global.org

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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to support effective and efficient project and grant coordination with staff and partners, with a strong focus on Afghanistan within the Asia and MENA region. 📍London, UK ⏰Deadline: 30 July, 2026 🔗 Full details 👉 bit.ly/44z79OI
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Project Coordinator - London, UK
Saferworld is seeking to recruit a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will support effective and efficient project and grant coordination with Saferworld staff and partners, supporting the a...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#WeAreHiring | Head of Funding & Programme Development (Maternity Cover) We're seeeking a strategic leader to mobilise resources and drive equitable partnerships with communities and orgs in conflict-affected settings, advancing peace & justice outcomes. Apply by 03 August: bit.ly/4ePQbA8
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The next UN Secretary-General must be more than a mediator-in-chief. At a time when violent conflict is at its highest level in decades, Jordan Street and Maria Kisumbi make the case for why peacebuilding cannot become an afterthought. #PeacebuildingWeek
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As U.N. Secretary-General candidates make pitch to be mediator-in-chief, will peacebuilding end up on the cutting room floor? - News and resources - Saferworld
As the U.N. convenes to host its first-ever Peacebuilding Week, a timely question must be raised: does the emerging narrative in the secretary-general search risk pushing the U.N. towards a posture that prioritizes crisis response, elite bargains, and s...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
#WeAreHiring We are hiring a Philanthropy Manager to steward existing & develop new relationships with charitable trusts, foundations & philanthropic individuals or entities to contribute to raising funds to achieve Saferworld strategic aims. 👉 More details and how to apply: bit.ly/4fK2gZZ
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is the key global framework for regulating international transfers of conventional arms and ammunition. Our new explainer sets out the #ATT's core articles and explains why they matter in practice: bit.ly/4cdv89d #ArmsControl #PeaceandSecurity #ConflictPrevention
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The Arms Trade Treaty: key provisions and their purpose
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We welcome the UK’s focus on prevention in fragile contexts, but ambition needs resources. These commitments must be backed by a fully resourced, strategic approach to peace. #Peacebuilding #ConflictPrevention #GenderEquality #UKAid #WPS
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Joint statement from Peacebuilding and International Development Organisations on UK Aid Reforms
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
What happens when women on the frontlines of conflict are supported to lead? This #ResourcingChange report shares powerful stories of transformation from Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen, highlighting the impact of flexible funding in advancing the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda. #InternationalWomensDay
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Supporting women’s rights organisations and women’s networks in fragile and conflict-affected states – untold stories
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
“My goal is to build peace among girls and encourage them to develop leadership qualities.” This #IWD we are sharing the story of Baktygul, a young woman in Kyrgyzstan who is helping create safer, more inclusive spaces for students in Osh & Batken through dialogue, #peacebuilding and peer support.
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“My goal is to build peace among girls and encourage them to develop leadership qualities”
Young people in Kyrgyzstan are building confidence, strengthening leadership and creating safer, more supportive spaces in their universities, including new initiatives led by women students to promot...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Join us for our #CSW70 event highlighting South Sudanese women’s work to advance justice, participation and community safety. Women-led organisations from #SouthSudan and the Great Lakes Region will share practical lessons and priorities on how community realities can shape better policy. Register 👇
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CSW70 Webinar | South Sudanese women's voices shaping policies and practices: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda across the Great Lakes Region
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Across many contexts, rising militarisation, hybrid threats and growing pushback on #genderequality are re deepening inequalities & shrinking civic space. This analysis shows how #WPS actors are adapting while keeping justice and inclusive #peace at the core. #WomenPeaceSecurity #Peacebuilding
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Global trends shaping the Women, Peace and Security agenda
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
In #Somalia, community champions trained through the #EWER system are preventing violence, expanding protection & reshaping local peace processes. Women, young people & local leaders are challenging exclusion, resolving long-standing disputes & building systems that keep communities safer.
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“Now, I can identify early warning indicators and raise alarms”: How community champions are preventing violence and protecting rights in Somalia
Amid conflict, climate shocks and political uncertainty, Somalia’s communities are advancing safety and justice. With SWSC and BAYWAN, Saferworld supports community‑based early warning and early respo...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
2026 has begun with actions that further erode international law and norms, setting a dangerous tone for peace and security. As #conflict deaths rose in 2025 and political & financial support for #peacebuilding declined, defending international law & supporting those building peace is vital in 2026.
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Working for peace in 2026 - trends to watch and the role of peacebuilding
2026 begins amid escalating interventionism, rising state violence and a weakening multilateral system. As conflicts deepen and civic space shrinks, those committed to peace face mounting challenges. ...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
UN #CounterTerrorism frameworks often prioritise state security over people’s security. This approach risks shrinking civic space, sidelining communities and dismissing human rights abuses. 🎧 Hear more in our latest episode of #Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism ▶️ bit.ly/3YYwrTn
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Control Arms urges the United States to reconsider its intention to withdraw from the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UNROCA) & calls on UN Member States to uphold transparency in international #ArmsTrade at a time when civilian deaths in armed conflict have reached their highest level since WWII.
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Control Arms response to USA withdrawal from UNROCA
Transparency in the arms trade cannot be weakened: Control Arms responds to the United States announcement on the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Governments have used UN counter-terrorism frameworks to restrict dissent & shrink civic space – with real impacts on communities worldwide. Why does this matter & what needs to change? 🎧Listen to our latest episode of Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism▶️ bit.ly/3YYwrTn #CounterTerrorism
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Five years ago, Saferworld made a commitment to share overheads with partners in all proposals & we developed guidance to support our approach. This isn’t just about budgets, it’s about decolonising aid & supporting partners to break the ‘starvation cycle’. Read about our approach 👇🏼 #DecoloniseAid
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Sharing overheads – are we walking the talk on equitable partnerships or tinkering around the edges?
Making sure civil society partners receive a fair share of overheads in every project is critical to building strong partnerships. But how many INGOs are actually doing this?
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
25 years after UNSCR 1325, we asked women in conflict-affected regions to reflect on progress made and persistent gaps. As civic space shrinks, women keep pushing the Women Peace and Security agenda's promise into practice – leading peacebuilding, protection and resilience. Read more: bit.ly/4j5RlsX
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Defying silence: reflections on the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325
Twenty-five years on from UN Resolution 1325, women peacebuilders share reflections on progress and challenges for the Women, Peace and Security agenda in conflict-affected regions.
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
In South Sudan, women bear "the full weight of care... amidst persistent loss and trauma." With flexible funding, our partner Root of Generations, South Sudan created safe spaces, leading to the first woman chief in Budi County. Read her story of resilience: bit.ly/4adYHrX #ResourcingChange
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
In recent years, the UN counter-terrorism architecture has grown like no other part of the UN system – often at the expense of peacebuilding, human rights & civic space. In our new Warpod episode, we discuss what this shift means, the reforms ahead, & how civil society can push for accountability.
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Warpod: Rethinking UN counter-terrorism
In this episode we explore how the United Nations (UN) counter-terrorism architecture has expanded – and what it means for peace, human rights and multilateral action.
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Over 25 years, UN counter-terrorism has expanded dramatically – shaping peace, rights and civic space. Our new briefing outlines how the agenda grew, what drives it, and what must change ahead of the ninth Global CT strategy review in 2026. Read more in our latest analysis ⬇️ #UNOCT #AntiTerrorism
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How the counter-terrorism agenda took hold at the United Nations
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Ukraine’s suspension of the Mine Ban Treaty is unlawful. The Treaty does not permit the suspension of obligations, even in conflict. We join organisations globally in warning that “civilians, especially children, will pay the heaviest price.” #MineFreeWorld
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Joint Civil Society Statement on Ukraine’s Unlawful Suspension of the Mine Ban Treaty
UN, Japanese, and Ukrainian deminers demonstrate new mine action technologies in Ukraine. © United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ukraine/Kseniia Nevenchenko, 2025. This statement has been si…
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Women Rights Organisations (WROs) are advancing the #WPS agenda every day by reaching displaced women, survivors of violence and those facing extreme poverty. #ResourcingChange shows what’s possible when they’re trusted + funded as political actors. Read the insights. #WomenPeaceSecurity #LocallyLed
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How to advance the WPS agenda together with women's networks and rights organisations: learning from Resourcing Change
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
What happens when women on the frontlines of conflict are supported to lead? Our #ResourcingChange report captures the untold stories of transformation from Nigeria, South Sudan & Yemen. It’s a testament to the power of flexible funding for #WomenPeaceSecurity. Full report 👉🏼 bit.ly/4adYHrX
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
For the first time since 2017, the U.S. Government missed its legal reporting deadline under the Women, Peace, and Security Act. Congress must act to ensure oversight and accountability for the implementation of #WomenPeaceandSecurity. Read our joint civil society statement: bit.ly/4oSbh4b
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
If #ClimateAction ignores conflict and peace, fails to reflect the reality of fragile and conflict-affected contexts, and is not embedded in climate justice, it risks falling short of global objectives and failing those who are the worst affected by climate change. #COP30 #ConflictPrevention
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Time for peace and justice to be taken seriously in the climate change COP agenda
COP30 risks sidelining peace and justice at a critical moment. We examine why climate action must consider conflict, inequality and inclusion to be effective.
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
At #COP30, peace is missing from the agenda at a time when peace and climate action are needed more than ever. Fragile and conflict-affected contexts are still being left behind and frontline voices sidelined. #Peace and justice are fundamental to effective #ClimateAction. #COP #Peacebuilding
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Time for peace and justice to be taken seriously in the climate change COP agenda
COP30 risks sidelining peace and justice at a critical moment. We examine why climate action must consider conflict, inequality and inclusion to be effective.
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
#ElFasher, North Darfur is facing an unfolding catastrophe. After months under siege, the city has fallen to the #RSF. Civilians are being killed, displaced and cut off from aid. Over 250,000 remain trapped with no food or clean water. They are pleading for protection. #SudanCrisis #Darfur
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An unfolding catastrophe for civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur
Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) recent capture of El Fashir in North Darfur – a city under merciless siege for the last 18 months – the humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply, marke...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
“Please tell those who can help us, we need it urgently.” “Our people can’t take anymore.” These are heartfelt pleas for the protection, dignity and urgent care of distressed civilians in, or fleeing from, #ElFasher. #SudanCrisis #Darfur #HumanitarianCrisis #Peacebuilding
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An unfolding catastrophe for civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur
Following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) recent capture of El Fashir in North Darfur – a city under merciless siege for the last 18 months – the humanitarian situation has deteriorated sharply, marke...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
In 25 years, counter-terrorism has evolved from a peripheral issue to a cornerstone of the United Nations. Findings reveal a self-perpetuating cycle where institutional momentum now outlives crises. Read the full paper here ➡️ bit.ly/4mO7wLT #Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism #SecurityCouncil
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Conservation, peace and environmental justice are deeply connected. By applying #conflictsensitivity, conservation efforts can support sustainable peace, not just protect nature. Read how lessons from #SouthSudan are informing global practice: bit.ly/4o7l9qZ #Peacebuilding
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Including peace in conservation – conflict sensitivity at The World Conservation Congress and lessons from South Sudan
A new motion on conflict-sensitive conservation at the 2025 World Conservation Congress marks growing recognition of how peace, security, and nature are deeply interconnected. This piece explores why ...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
How can #mentalhealth support strengthen #peacebuilding? Our latest guide explores trauma-informed approaches to working with young people in #Kyrgyzstan. It offers practical tools to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for growth and peace. Read more here bit.ly/4qnHBNU #MHPSS
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Trauma-informed approaches to youth peacebuilding
Designed for practitioners working with young people in Kyrgyzstan
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Do you work in places affected by #conflict? We can help you ensure that your projects or investments put the people they impact the most at the center through participatory approaches to design, monitoring and learning. Find out how we can help 👉🏼 bit.ly/3XZy04k
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
🆕 Saferworld research finds a reinforcing cycle at the UN where new threats drive new resolutions and structures, creating momentum to “do something” that often outlasts the crises that triggered it. Read the authors’ explainer to learn more: bit.ly/3J0Ueh3 #Peacebuilding #CounterTerrorism
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
How has the Security Council discourse driven counterterrorism expansion at the UN? Saferworld’s research study by @jordanstreet.bsky.social & Ali Altiok, use discourse analysis to map 5️⃣ distinct phases of institutional growth of the #UNCounterTerrorism architecture. Read the report 👉🏼 bit.ly/4mO7wLT
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
“Often, it’s the stories we can’t tell that are the most inspiring, and the work we can’t talk about that makes the biggest impact,” writes Saferworld’s Abigail Connolly. But with more doors closing to unsolicited funding applications, how can sensitive #peacebuilding work get the support it needs?
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‘No unsolicited proposals’: The information gap  - Alliance magazine
‘No unsolicited proposals’, ‘applications by invitation only’, ‘programme officers reach out to organisations aligned with our strategy’ – it’s not unusual to see variations on this theme when researc...
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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
We encourage you to explore, share within your networks, and join the collective efforts using #ReclaimWPS25+ @sihanetwork.bsky.social @saferworld.bsky.social @paxforpeace.nl @womenforwomen.bsky.social @genderplatform.bsky.social
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Peace is a time when survivors find justice, perpetrators are held accountable & no one is silenced for speaking the truth. This #InternationalPeaceDay, we honour those who embody this every day–activists, youth, women’s groups, and communities who resist violence & sow hope for a different future.
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International Peace Day: Resistance, hope and action
Susana Klien CEO writes on International Peace Day
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
On this #InternationalPeaceDay, we are reminded that peace is not passive. It is resistance, action and hope. As one of our partners said, “Peace is achieved when people's needs are met: health, education, clean water, aid, livelihood, shelter & services.” 🔗 bit.ly/3IrKDQe #Peacebuilding
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International Peace Day: Resistance, hope and action
Susana Klien CEO writes on International Peace Day
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Saferworld, alongside other organisations, has signed a joint letter responding to the UN Commission of Inquiry finding of #genocideinGaza and UK position on genocide. Read the full letter: bit.ly/4gqHNYc
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Joint Statement: UN Commission of Inquiry finding of genocide in Gaza and UK position on genocide - News and resources - Saferworld
Comment & analysis Joint Statement: UN Commission of Inquiry finding of genocide in Gaza and UK position on genocide 18 September 2025 Saferworld, alongside other organisations, has signed a joint letter responding to the UN Commission of Inquiry findin...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
#Yntymak week is now underway in Osh, #Kyrgyzstan, bringing together civil society, gov’t reps & youth activists to mark #PeaceDay. Saferworld is taking part in discussions on youth-led peace in border regions, working with partners to strengthen #peacebuilding.
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Across Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen, women’s rights organisations are demonstrating how flexible funding empowers bold, community-led peacebuilding. Read our new paper: bit.ly/4gnPrmp #ResourcingChange #WPS #Peacebuilding
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Women's rights organisations can make transformative impact when given space and flexible funding, enabling them advance peace, rights and justice in their communities. Read our new paper: bit.ly/4gnPrmp #ResourcingChange #WPS #WomenPeacebuilders
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Influencing change through flexible funding - conversations with women’s rights organisations
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
@csrfsouthsudan.bsky.social has a new website. With a fresh design & mobile-friendly layout, the site brings together conflict analysis, training materials and South Sudan-focused insights in one place, making it easier for you to find & access the resources you need. Explore 👉 csrf-southsudan.org
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ICAN (International Civil Society Action Network) @whatthewomensay.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🗣️ #WPSWednesday: In the latest #Warpod episode, @saferworld.bsky.social talks to #WASL partner Hamsatu Allamin, peace advocate & Executive Director of Allamin Foundation, about her experience bridging the gap between civil society & security forces in #Nigeria. www.youtube.com/watch?v=szsD...
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Navigating the risks of security force assistance
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
How could joining the #ArmsTradeTreaty help states in #EastAfrica prevent or reduce the negative impacts of illicit arms proliferation? Read our latest @ATTExpertGroup briefing ‘Conflict, illicit arms and the #ATT in East Africa’ to find out: bit.ly/3JB0HiY
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We join with over 100 other orgs to call for an end to #Israel’s weaponisation of aid and demand urgent change. Since March, millions in lifesaving food & medicine have been blocked from #Gaza. New INGO rules could now bar NGOs, silence advocacy & censor reporting. #CeasefireNow #StopTheGenocide
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Gaza joint statement: Israel threatens to ban major aid organisations as starvation deepens - occupied Palestinian territory
News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Food and Nutrition and Protection and Human Rights; published on 14 Aug 2025 by ACF, ACT Alliance and 36ount other organizations
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we reflect on what solidarity means in a world facing complex crises. Saferworld’s Natalia Chan explores how #humanitarianaction can be more conflict sensitive, locally led & rooted in #peacebuilding.
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This World Humanitarian Day, solidarity is needed more than ever to reflect the realities of a world in turmoil
On World Humanitarian Day, Natalia Chan reflects on the challenges facing the humanitarian sector and why conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding offer key insights for navigating the complex realities...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
We join over 100 other organisations to call for an end to Israel’s weaponisation of aid and demand urgent change. Since March, lifesaving food & medicine have been blocked from #Gaza. At the same time #Israel continues military operations and occupation which have created the need for aid.
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Gaza joint statement: Israel threatens to ban major aid organisations as starvation deepens - occupied Palestinian territory
News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Food and Nutrition and Protection and Human Rights; published on 14 Aug 2025 by ACF, ACT Alliance and 35ount other organizatio...
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🎙️New #Warpod Episode Alert! What kind of security future is the UK preparing for? We speak to @gaps-network.bsky.social & @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social about the UK’s new defence + security strategies — and what they might be missing. Listen now ▶️ bit.ly/45vtuwD #SecurityPolicy #Peacebuilding
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Saferworld @saferworld.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
This #InternationalYouthDay: We are celebrating young peacebuilders who are preventing conflict and building community resilience through collaboration and grassroots action. Here’s why their leadership matters now more than ever: bit.ly/3HvCCJs #IYD2025
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