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FriEnt Peacebuilding Forum 2024

5-6 June 2024 in Berlin
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The Working Group on Peace and Development (FriEnt) is very pleased to announce that the sixth edition of the FriEnt Peacebuilding Forum will take place on 5 and 6 June 2024 in Berlin, Germany.

Shifting Power in Peace

New Dynamics and Agendas – Reshaping Cooperation for Sustainable Peace and Development

Under this theme, speakers and participants from around the globe will shape the discussions and interactive sessions on current challenges and trends, particularly three policy areas:

Reshaping Alliances for Peace and Security

What is the role for Europe?

Promoting Peace through Climate Justice

How can environmental peacebuilding address injustices and conflicts to promote a just transition?

Feminist Development and Foreign Policy

How can dilemmas in power shifts be addressed?

Side events on related topics are scheduled to take place from 29 May to 12 June 2024.

Please find further information about the conference on our dedicated website which will be regularly updated with more details: https://www.frient-peacebuilding-forum.de

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