KOFF - Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding

⚡ The year 2023 was marked by new #crises and numerous ongoing #conflicts, which once again confronted #civilsociety organizations with major challenges in their work. In times like these, it remains crucial to highlight and strengthen the political relevance of civil society #peacework.   💡 KOFF has contributed to this over the past year through various formats of exchange and joint learning: from roundtables to film screenings, publications to peer-to-peer exchange, from #digital #peacebuilding to #youthparticipation, and from #feminist peace work to the UN Security Council.  📖 Read our Annual Report for the year 2023 (de/en/fr): https://lnkd.in/ebZH6ymn

📖 Read an interview with three of Mission 21’s youth ambassadors – Clifford Ibrahim, KATHERINE MEZA ALEGRE, and Musung Mun. In the current KOFF à propos they speak about their perception of cultural dynamics on global peace efforts.  💡 The youth ambassador program brings young people from four continents together, strengthening their inter- and transcultural competencies. Learn more about the project here (DE/FR/EN) 👇 https://lnkd.in/dXXHpZ64 

📢 #jobalert Our member organization United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) is looking for a Research Associate based in Geneva. ⚡ The core of this position is to generate policy-relevant research and advice for the UNU-CPR Geneva Office and its partners, in line with its priority areas of human rights, peace and security, environment, science and technology, and improving global governance to address new and emerging risks. 📑 Interested? Apply by 08 November➡ https://lnkd.in/gYbbNbb8

⚡Under the slogan "Driving Development Cooperation in a Changing World" our member organization Helvetas seeks to discuss the current challenges for development cooperation and possible solutions and opportunities. 📅 05 November 2024, 2.00-5.30pm | Berne More information & registration ➡ https://lnkd.in/d9J8svcc

📖 In a recent KOFF à propos article, KYAW MYINT MOE gives insights into the inspiring Helvetas project “Culture for Peace”.     💡In the framework of the project 300 local civil society organizations received trainings and financial support to utilize art and culture for peace and social cohesion.     Learn more about the project and read the article here (DE/FR/EN) 👇 https://lnkd.in/dXXHpZ64

📢 #jobalert: swisspeace is looking for an Intern to join the Dealing with the Past program (100%) in Basel. ⚡ Your main task will be the preparation and implementation of an Advanced Dealing with the Past Course that the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs organizes in cooperation with swisspeace. 📑 Interested? Apply by 17 November ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecAdkmDm

⚡ Pflegen, umsorgen, sich umeinander kümmern, bietet allen die emotionale Grundlage, welche gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt erst ermöglicht. Dass sie zudem hilft, Krisen zu überstehen, wurde in der Covid-19-Pandemie in aller Deutlichkeit aufgezeigt. 💡 Einerseits ist Care-Arbeit Friedensarbeit und hilft, Krisen zu bewältigen. Andererseits befinden sich die Care-Ökonomie und Care-Arbeitende im Kapitalismus in einer Dauerkrise.   📖 In unserem Bericht «Zivilgesellschaftliche Prioritäten für den Nationalen Aktionsplan zu Frauen, Frieden, Sicherheit» fordern wir entsprechende Massnahmen von den Behörden. ➡ https://lnkd.in/e5T_-cYK #womenpeacesecurity #frauenfriedensicherheit #wps #schweiz #zivilgesellschaft #feminismus

📢 #jobalert Our member organization DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is looking for an Administrative Officer for their Gender and Security Division (80-100%) in Geneva. ⚡ You have the opportunity to provide administrative and logistical support to the Gender and Security Division, including organising workshops, seminars and similar events globally and in Geneva. 📑 Interested? Apply by 03 November ➡ https://lnkd.in/eEDV7n6r

💡 In the Burj el Barajneh refugee camp, 40 Palestinian and Syrian women use the tradition and culture of cooking for a peaceful community and self-empowerment. 📖 In her article in the latest KOFF à propos, Elina Sousa Sanchez depicts one of Cuisine sans frontières' projects, showing that cultural and culinary engagement can help defuse conflicts and build trust across diverse communities.     Read the article here (DE/FR/EN) 👇 https://lnkd.in/dXXHpZ64 

📢 #jobalert Our member organization Mission 21 is looking for an Intern for international educational events and project management (80-100%) in Basel. ⚡ Through the internship you can gain insights into the field of international cooperation. You further have the chance to work on international programs for youth as well as international educational programs. 📑 Interested? Apply now ➡ https://lnkd.in/epKwrADX