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Art as a tool for local peace: Reflections of young artists in Syrian opposition-held areas

“Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in which local actors of everyday peace share their insights into the fragilities and resilience of their societies in the face of conflict. In this blog, a group of young artists reflect on the challenges and opportunities for art to contribute to peace in Syria.

Regional approaches to Covid-19: The response by Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to the pandemic

Hannah den Boer examines regional responses to Covid-19 by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Political Trust at a Time of Pandemic: A long-term repercussion of COVID-19 on durable peace

“Local Voices at a Crossroads” is an article series in which local actors of everyday peace share their insights into the fragilities and resilience of their societies in the face of conflict. Grassroots societies lie at the crossroads between local realities and national peacebuilding policies and practices. This article examines how mistrust in governmental actors and information about COVID-19 poses challenges to Syrian communities in opposition-held areas.

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Art as a tool for local peace: Reflections of young artists in Syrian opposition-held areas

14.4.2021

Regional approaches to Covid-19: The response by Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to the pandemic

1.4.2021

Political Trust at a Time of Pandemic: A long-term repercussion of COVID-19 on durable peace

1.4.2021

Roundtable Women’s Rights in Armed Conflict under International Law

31.3.2021

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