Interpeace is an international peacebuilding organization that helps divided societies build sustainable peace by strengthening local capacities for non-violent conflict resolution. [1, 2]
Core Mission & Approach
Locally Led: Tailors programs to each society, ensuring that peacebuilding efforts are owned and driven by local communities. [1]
Key Areas: Focuses on violence prevention, conflict transformation, cross-sectoral peace responsiveness (integrating peace into climate, humanitarian, and development work), and peace diplomacy. [1]
Partnership with the UN: Originally created by the United Nations in 1994 before becoming an independent organization, it remains a strategic partner to the UN. [1, 2]
Structure & Presence
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
Global Offices: Operates globally with offices in locations such as Brussels, New York, Stockholm, Abidjan, Guatemala City, and Nairobi, working across more than 22 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. [1, 2, 3]
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