Still time to talk: Adaptation and innovation in peace mediation
How can mediators adapt to the changing realities of conflict and global politics? Accord 30 examines the evolving mediation landscape and explores innovative approaches to engage armed groups, navig
Podcast Series: Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace
Led by the team behind WILFP's Mobilizing Men for Feminist Peace programme, this is a podcast journey that brings together activists, programme implementers, politicians, and experts to explore the s
Double standards leave local aid workers unprotected
When a crisis hits, protection and evacuation measures are usually reserved for foreign aid workers – despite local staff being the backbone of the international humanitarian system.
Community engagement with armed actors in the Central African Republic: preventing and reducing protection risks and violence
In the Central African Republic, communities often exercise considerable influence over armed actors. This usually happens below the radar and is often left unrecognised by humanitarian protection ac
Beyond box-ticking: how conflict sensitivity can shape a more equitable aid system
In the last decade, the international aid system has failed to translate its commitments to “conflict sensitivity” into action. Instead, this article suggests that conflict sensitivity risks becoming