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BERGHOF NEWS

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Dear friends and partners,

At a time when borders are hardening and opportunities for participation are shrinking in many parts of the world, our work remains focused on fostering inclusive approaches to peace. From advancing participatory local governance in Lebanon to supporting reconciliation processes in Somalia, we strive to ensure that those most affected by conflict have a voice in shaping peace.

In this edition, we are pleased to present recent developments, including the launch of a climate-focused mediation and dialogue toolkit informed by our work in Iraq, ongoing efforts to strengthen networks of former women combatants as leaders in peacebuilding, and other initiatives. These activities demonstrate our sustained commitment to inclusive processes and tangible impact in complex environments.

We thank you for your continued engagement and support in advancing sustainable peace.

Happy reading!

Best wishes,

The Berghof Team

HIGHLIGHT

Toolkit on climate-focused mediation and dialogue

To help address climate change–related tensions and conflicts at the local level in Iraq, our team has developed a new toolkit that combines conceptual guidance with practical strategies for climate-related dialogue and mediation.

The methodology is built around three core principles: local ownership, by ensuring communities lead the dialogue process; inclusivity, by engaging diverse groups such as young people, women and local leaders; and adaptability, by allowing the process to be tailored to specific political, cultural and environmental contexts.

The English and Arabic language versions are now available, with the Kurdish edition coming soon.

OTHER NEWS

How to integrate the peace pillar into the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus

While humanitarian and development responses often take centre stage, peacebuilding remains underfunded and under-prioritised. Yet without integrating peace, we risk reinforcing the very systems that drive crises.

Read this article from our Senior Advisor Joshua Rogers on how to make the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus a reality.

Bridging the divide: How peacebuilding and anti-corruption can work together

While peacebuilders and anti-corruption actors often aim to support inclusive and accountable governance, this goal is commonly approached with different assumptions, tools and entry points.

Learn more about why an integrated approach is needed for sustainable peace.

Women shaping peace after war

Through collective organising after war, women’s networks can support women in healing and transforming into new roles. Over 40 women veterans from El Salvador and Colombia met to exchange lessons learned on transitioning to informal and formal politics.

Take a look at how networks of former combatants are driving gender-transformative peace processes.

EVENTS

Video: Psychology and peacemaking

When former adversaries come together in high-level negotiations, their encounter is not merely political or transactional – it is profoundly psychological.

We brought together former peace negotiators with experts in psychology and neuroscience on 19 June for a launch event to discuss how psychological insights can support more effective negotiation and mediation strategies.

Watch the recording.

Read the publication.

Video: Dynamics of peace processes

Building on The Berlin Moot’s call for innovative approaches to mediation, our event from 3 June focused on the evolving dynamics of peace processes, diving deeper into the role of mediators, inclusivity, location, space design and decision-making processes.

Watch the recording.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently looking for a Deputy Executive Director, a Project Officer for our Sub-Saharan Africa Unit, a Senior Accountant and an Accountant all for our Berlin office.

You can find all open positions here.

SUPPORT US

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Whether through a single donation or recurring contribution, your support gives peace a fighting chance.

Learn more.

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