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In Peru, more than 300 women leaders rise as peacebuilders

Rebuilding Trust, One Municipality at a Time in Bosnia and Herzegovina

From increasing trust in institutions to providing safe access to water: PBF-supported project results reported in 2024

800 young Central Africans combat misinformation, monitor the peace agreement and take up leadership positions

Guidamakha’s Village Committees Lead Resilience Efforts in Mauritania

Empowering Voices Against Hate and Addressing Disinformation in Sri Lanka

Preventing Conflict by Empowering Women in Freetown’s Informal Settlements

Community Dialogues as a Catalyst for Strengthening Peace and Promoting Inclusive Elections in the Central African Republic

A new generation of peacebuilders in the Western Balkans, built by peers

Growing Momentum for Women's Leadership in Somalia's Peace Efforts

Grassroots Justice: Legal Clinics in Guinea Successfully Resolve Land Disputes

Building Peace from the Ground Up: How Early Warning, Early Response Systems Are Preventing Conflict in Northwestern Nigeria

Youth Councils promote diverse voices in Local Governance

A Transformative Journey of Shared Prosperity, Climate Resilience, and Community Empowerment in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Youth-Led Initiatives for Inter-Community Trust, Inclusion and Equality in the Western Balkans

Bridging Borders: Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Sahel's Agro-Pastoral Communities

Central African Republic: Investing in the Implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation

Climate-Security and Peacebuilding: Lessons from Liptako Gourma

Independent Evaluation confirms the significant impact of the UN Peacebuilding initiative on fostering cohesion in Niger

Building Bridges: Creating Peaceful and Inclusive Communities in Central America

Independent Evaluation Finds a Promising Foundation for Increased Security and Resilience in Madagascar’s Great South

In Liberia, people regain ownership of land

Reconciliation through Reforms and Democratic Transition in The Gambia

What is ‘local peacebuilding’?

Peacebuilders Corner - Somalia

Peacebuilders Corner - Colombia

Women Mediators as Peacebuilders: Driving Local Change Across Burundi

Dialogue Builds Trust and Delivers Community Solutions in Montenegro

Youth at the Heart of Peace: In Somalia, Over 700 Young People Step up to Lead

Resolving Transhumance Conflicts in Guinea-Bissau

From Conflict and Emptied Villages to Vibrant, Developing Communities in Mabuki Village, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Improving Community Trust and Security: Guinea-Bissau’s Gabu Model Police Station Transforms Community Relations with Police

Agents of Change: How Sudanese Youth are Mobilising for Peace amid Conflict

Guinea’s First National Youth Council Established

Local Peacebuilding and Development Planning: Three Municipalities in Southern Libya Lead the Way, Enhancing Inclusivity

Fostering Community Reintegration and Peace in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

From Learners to Leaders: Empowering a Diverse and Intergenerational Group of Sudanese Women

Advancing peacebuilding: The Peacebuilding Commission's strategic efforts and partnerships

Young Women as Architects of Peace and Cohabitation in Haiti

Navigating the Rising Tide: Climate Security Initiatives in the Pacific Islands

Investing in innovative approaches to advance peacebuilding in Burundi’s Kibira National Park

Nurturing Safer Digital Spaces: Empowering Youth Against Hate Speech in the Western Balkans

In Mauritania, Mourchidates take the Lead in Preventing Violent Extremism in Communities

In Guatemala, communities spearhead innovative monitoring initiatives

Building peace, preventing violence, and supporting community resilience in Haiti

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, peace committees reduce intercommunal conflicts

Incentivizing Private Sector Investments in Conflict-Affected Communities in Colombia

Youth Work for a Bright Future in Mali

Former Combatants Commit to Peace in Colombia

As women take the lead in Sierra Leone, the future brightens

Peacebuilders Corner - South Sudan

Peacebuilders Corner - Côte d'Ivoire

Youth in Motion: Sustaining Transitional Justice in The Gambia

In Guinea-Bissau, joint UN initiative helps build a culture where women can demand their rights

From Margins to Mediators: How Women are Leading Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo

100 women win seats in parliament and local councils, among other peacebuilding achievements in Sierra Leone

Brewing Peace: Former Combatants Transform Colombia’s Coffee Industry

A New Dawn in Kasaï: How Women Mediators Are Rebuilding Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Strengthening Local Governance: How Guatemala’s Rural Communities are Leading Conflict Resolution

Building Unity: How Moldova is countering hate speech and addressing social divides

Sugu Valley: A New Dawn of Peace in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Liberia’s Landmark Elections and the Drive for Inclusivity and Security

Peacebuilding Projects Forge Path to Strengthened Community Coexistence between Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone

Supporting Liberia's Peacebuilding Efforts

Catalytic Peacebuilding: Transforming Communities in South Sudan, Colombia and Madagascar

The Gambia Advances Transitional Justice to Help Achieve Sustainable Peace

In South Sudan, young men and women transform their lives from gang members to drivers of positive social change

Mobilizing Opportunities for Peace in Sudan

In Honduras, Supporting Peaceful and Inclusive Elections

Paving the way for peace in uncharted territory in Somalia

Voices from the Field - Peacebuilding Fund in 2020

Climate crisis in Nigeria: The UN fosters dialogue between farmers and cattle herders over shrinking land

Communities address root causes of the crisis in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger 

In Niger, Farmers and Pastoralists Work Together To Resolve Dispute

Peacebuilders Corner - Papua New Guinea

Peacebuilders Corner - Guatemala

Peacebuilders Corner - Sudan