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FriEnt connects state, civil society and church actors and strengthens exchange on peacebuilding and development.

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FriEnt creates spaces for dialogue, knowledge sharing and analysis on peace and development – with a focus on peace and security, climate and feminist peacebuilding.

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FriEnt brings expertise and peace policy perspectives into politics, administration and civil society, shaping the debate on sustainable peace through events, dialogues and publications.

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Peace & Climate

We connect peace, climate justice and sustainability to jointly address conflict and inequality.

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Feminist Peacebuilding

We strengthen marginalised groups and promote feminist, just and sustainable approaches to peace.

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Peace & Security

We connect security and development policy to foster sustainable pathways to peace.

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Global Partnerships

We strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation and dialogue, and promote partnerships through exchange and mutual learning.

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COP31 Must Deliver for the Most Vulnerable

As COP31 approaches, Habib Ur Rehman Mayar, Deputy General Secretary of the g7+ Secretariat, argues that climate finance must finally reach conflict-affected countries. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in aid effectiveness, fragile states and international climate policy, he outlines what an “Implementation COP” should deliver for those most vulnerable.
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COP31 Must Deliver for the Most Vulnerable

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“Security is more than just military strength”: Catholic Responses to Armament and Crisis

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The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus at a Turning Point

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FriEnt Peacebuilding Forum

Pathways for a Changing World

The FriEnt Peacebuilding Forum (PBF) is the biennial flagship conference of FriEnt (Working Group on Peace and Development) and a globally oriented community event. It convenes experts and practitioners from government and civil society across the so-called Global South and North to explore key challenges in peacebuilding and civilian crisis prevention and to highlight best practices, lessons learned, and practical solutions. The Forum fosters diverse perspectives, strategic learning and constructive dialogue, creating space for practitioners and policymakers to jointly generate ideas and forward-looking impetus for peacebuilding.

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Our network

BMZ
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) shapes Germany’s development policy and promotes sustainable development worldwide.
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Brot für die Welt
As a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and aid agency of the Protestant regional and free churches in Germany, Brot für die Welt is committed to global justice, peace and education, as well as overcoming hunger and poverty.
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GIZ
The GIZ works worldwide for a future worth living, creating opportunities together with partners and sustainably improving people's lives - with a global vision and local impact.
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Misereor
Together with partners worldwide, Misereor has been committed to fighting poverty worldwide and advocates for social and environmental justice.
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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
As a nonprofit political foundation, FES is committed to democracy, social justice and international cooperation.
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Ziviler Friedensdienst
The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a programme aimed at preventing violence and promoting peace in crisis zones and conflict regions. It strives to build a world in which conflicts are resolved without resorting to violence.
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Plattform Zivile Konfliktbearbeitung
The Platform Peaceful Conflict Transformation connects organisations and individuals to prevent, resolve and work on violent conflicts.
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Berghof Foundation
The Berghof Foundation supports people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
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