September 15 marks the International Day of Democracy, and this year, the day highlights the role that press freedom plays in protecting peace and democracy. In the face of increasing mis/disinformation, clear, accurate, and independent media is a crucial tool for citizens to make informed decisions. To mark

Wrapped in her colorful Sudanese tobe and displaying a calm demeanor, Amna Mamoun carries a dark secret in a pink plastic bag by her side. With her calm voice and kind eyes, you would never imagine that she was trained to kill. “I was just an ordinary school child living a normal life and I was smart too.

In a society where men are expected to be strong, admitting your emotional scars can be considered weak, feminine and even cowardly but across Darfur that is slowly changing as communities embrace their experiences and find healing, acceptance and resilience. Following over a decade of war,

It has been demonstrated over and over that the inclusion of women in peace processes leads to a longer lasting peace, and that the inclusion of their voices in conflict prevention efforts leads to more durable results. Yet, the discussion, and hesitation, around the role of women in peacebuilding is

Climate change is an acknowledged crisis worldwide. The impact of climate change is undeniable: people in fragile and conflict states are experiencing droughts and floods, heightened temperatures, and displacement as a result of rising temperatures. Addressing climate change impacts must be

Recently, the Alliance for Peacebuilding held their annual PeaceCon@10 conference, drawing together over 1,600 people from 120 countries and from all political, ethnic, racial, gender, and economic backgrounds. Every person in attendance shared the same passion and belief that peace is possible.