Peace and Security

Security, justice and human rights are closely interlinked, often relying on the same actors but under the authority of different powers (executive, legislative or judicial) and also implying civil society. This section covers the wide range of support that donors can provide in these areas, including justice system reform, access to justice, security sector reform, DDR, small arms and light weapons and mine action. The section also covers cross-cutting dimensions related to conflict prevention and peace-building.

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Child soldiers - Peace building & conflict prevention - Peace keeping - Reintegration and SALW control - Removal of land mines and explosive remnants of war - Security System management & reform - State building contracts

VIDEO - More investments are needed for health crises prevention, preparedness and response - Isabelle Nuttall, WHO

Capacity4dev Team posted Information | 18 December 2014

In the last ten years more than 15 Ebola outbreaks have been detected and successfully managed, but “in terms of investment in the research nothing had happened, in terms of better treatment, in terms of vaccination, no investment had been done,” explained Dr Isabelle Nuttall, Director of Global...

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What EU Comprehensive Approach? Challenges for the EU Action Plan and Beyond

Rhys Williams posted Information | 12 December 2014

The need for comprehensive and coordinated responses by the EU to address sustainable development, peace and security, especially in complex fragile situations, is widely accepted. However, despite progress in a number of areas, EU’s track record in seeking agreement and implementing comprehensive...

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What EU Comprehensive Approach? Challenges for the EU Action Plan and Beyond

Rhys Williams uploaded a new Document | 12 December 2014

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Faria, F. 2014. What EU Comprehensive Approach? Challenges for the EU Action Plan and beyond. (Briefing Note 71). Maastricht: ECDPM.

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The EU's Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP)

Vincent Chasteloux created a new WIKI page | 11 December 2014

About the IcSP The Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) is the EU's main instrument supporting security initiatives and peace-building activities in partner countries. The IcSP can provide short-term assistance, for example in countries where a crisis is unfolding, or long-term...

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Conference on Health Crisis Prevention, Preparedness & Response

Vincent Chasteloux created a new event | 10 December 2014

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AGENDA Moderator : Mr. Adriaan VAN DER MEER , Head of Unit – Unit B5, Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, Nuclear Safety – DG DEVCO – European Commission 09:00-09:30 Registration and welcome coffee 09:30-09:45 General Introduction Mr. Klaus RUDISCHHAUSER , Deputy Director General, DG...

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Community Security: a vehicle for peacebuilding and statebuilding

Sébastien Babaud uploaded a new Document | 24 October 2014

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Since the 1990s donors and other actors have increasingly recognised that security and development are mutually dependent. While most policy frameworks, both within the EU and globally, stress the need to take into account and address people’s security needs and concerns, and more broadly the...

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Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2014

Brussels UNESCO posted Information | 9 September 2014

Message de la Directrice générale de l’UNESCO, Irina Bokova, à l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la paix, le 21 septembre 2014 La Journée internationale de la paix traduit l’aspiration profonde de tous les peuples à vivre ensemble, libres et égaux en dignité et en droits. En 2014, cette...

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Football has its Rules: Brazil has its Rights

Capacity4dev Team updated the Article | 11 August 2014

Since the opening match on 12 June 2014, the world’s eyes have been glued to Brazil as nations follow their teams’ progress through the World Cup. But behind the football lies a middle income country battling many problems including poverty and human rights.

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Protecting Women and Girls in the Central African Republic

Capacity4dev Team updated the Article | 6 August 2014

How can a simple bucket protect women and girls from sexual violence in the Central African Republic? For women talking to the International Rescue Committee, buckets are an essential part of the “dignity kits” they receive in displacement camps so they can avoid the perilous walk to communal...

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Addressing Peace, Security and State Fragility – How can the EU do Better?

Rhys Williams posted Information | 5 August 2014

In the run up to 1 September, we, the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG), will be publishing a blog each Monday setting out the context of the five global challenges - trade and international finance; environmental sustainability; peace and security; democracy and human rights; and, poverty and...

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