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Towards peacebuilding in Yemen through local governance

The depiction of Kashmir as a part of Pakistan on maps is misleading. Kashmir is an integral part of India and illegally occupied by Pakistan. Such inaccuracies can distort public perception and hinder efforts towards resolving this longstanding conflict. It's crucial that maps accurately reflect the complex geopolitical realities to promote informed understanding and support peaceful resolution efforts. #KashmirConflict #Geopolitics #India #Pakistan #MapAccuracy #GlobalAwareness #PeaceEfforts #ConflictResolution #InternationalRelations

To be considered a reliable source of information International Crisis Group, it is crucial to present accurate facts. Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is undeniably part of India, supported by strong historical and legal evidence. In 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession, legally integrating the entire state, including PoK, into India. Despite the UN proposing a plebiscite, Pakistan's failure to withdraw from occupied territories rendered it moot. The 2019 abrogation of Article 370 further reinforced Jammu and Kashmir's integration into India. The Simla Agreement of 1972 also emphasized maintaining the territorial status quo, including PoK as part of India. Currently administered by Pakistan, PoK has always been historically part of Jammu and Kashmir, with deep cultural ties to India. Any claims showing Kashmir as part of Pakistan are misleading and should be discredited as unreliable. Thus, PoK is rightfully an integral part of India.

Water Crisis in Al-Hasakeh - Assessment of Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities The interventions addressing the water crisis in Al-Hasakah city rely on inconsistent and sporadic emergency solutions, with a lack of integrated, sustainable medium or long-term solutions. According to a joint report prepared by the organization "Syrians for Truth and Justice" in collaboration with civil and humanitarian organizations working in the field of human rights in the Syrian context[1], the main reasons for the exacerbation of the water scarcity problem to the point of complete deficit in northeastern Syria are the unlawful practices of using water as a weapon by conflicting parties that violate international laws and norms, both local and international, intervening in the Syrian conflict, thus depriving the region's residents, whether local community members or displaced persons, of their most basic rights to access water. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPxMe3AJ

Continuing our look back at the publications we have produced in English and Arabic over the last 12 months on the (forgotten) Sudan Crisis here's one about zoning. One way to improve the humanitarian response in Sudan is to use geographical zoning. This strategy helps to organize and adapt the response better, prevent inefficiencies and gaps, encourage cooperation and communication, match interventions to specific needs and challenges and monitor and respond to changing situations on the ground. Simple, but highly effective. https://lnkd.in/eYvpH7Vn

💡 Our insights from #PeaceCon2024: conflict sensitivity approaches that work We're excited to share key takeaways from our session with FHI 360, Saferworld and USAID. At this event, our Director of the DRC Conflict Sensitivity Hub, Abdourahamane Malam Saley, presented this groundbreaking work in one of the most rapidly changing conflict contexts. 👉 Here are some of the lessons from 2️⃣ years of collaboration with over 300 local and international humanitarian partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo: 📌 In volatile contexts, where the situation changes rapidly, regular conflict analysis ensures effective support to affected communities and 🙌 positive outcomes of a project. 📌For the very same reason assessing conflict-related risks in every phase of a project and not only at the very beginning is a good practice to follow. 📌Understanding #ConflictSensitivity should be a must for successful project planning and implementation but also a management practice across the💼 organization, too. 📌Tailored training combined with ongoing support brings the ⭐ best results. It's crucial to understand not only the overall context but also the implications for specific fields of activity. 👏 Our targeted programs on conflict sensitivity in emergency aid, water, sanitation and hygiene, or cash transfers have already led to tangible improvements in our partners’ practices and work results. 📌The more donors and partners understand the benefits of conflict sensitivity and prioritise it in their programmes, the better the quality of implementation and project results will be. Would you add anything to this list? Share in the comments!👇 Thank you to Alliance for Peacebuilding and United States Institute of Peace for bringing together brilliant experts from the world of #peacebuilding for insightful discussions on our common challenges and opportunities. #StatusQuoNoMore

The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus, often referred to as "the New Ways of Working," emerged from the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit and continues to evolve as a framework for addressing complex crises. However, its effective implementation faces challenges due to a prevailing lack of understanding of its principles and benefits among stakeholders. The disjointed nature of humanitarian relief, development assistance, and peacebuilding efforts has hindered the operationalization of the Nexus in Nigeria. Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/eX_CFch2

Heightened competition over water resources is increasingly evident in Lake Turkana, Kenya. Understanding the risks of water-related conflict is crucial to conflict prevention. Maarten Brouwer, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya shares the Water, Peace & Security Partnership's unique approach in collaboration with the Turkana government to support peaceful coexistence for communities impacted by water scarcity: https://lnkd.in/dseXPJ43 🤝The Water, Peace & Security partnership is a collaboration between the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and a consortium of six partners Deltares, HCSS - The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Wetlands International, World Resources Institute and International Alert. #peacebuilding #ClimateAction #ClimateSecurity

New Policy Brief Alert 🔊 🔊 📢 📢 Conflict on the Range: Understanding and Addressing Conflict in Somalia As Somalia faces decades of ongoing #conflict, the compounding effects of climate change have added a new layer of complexity to the crisis. Our latest policy brief, "Conflict on the Range," delves into the intricate relationship between climate-related events and increasing tensions within pastoral communities in #Galmudug. Produced by RAAGSAN Consulting and supplemented with expert insights, this comprehensive analysis sheds light on the root causes of herder-farmer conflicts in Somalia. From droughts and flash floods to the competition for scarce resources, the brief explores how environmental stresses contribute to community grievances and violence. 🔍 Key Highlights: ✴ Examination of the indirect effects of climate change on conflict risks. ✴ Insightful strategies employed by communities to manage conflicts and promote peace. ✴ Detailed exploration of clan dynamics and resource competition in the Galmudug region. Our goal is to equip #policymakers and #implementers with knowledge and strategies to foster peace and #resilience in Somalia. We invite professionals, scholars, and anyone interested in conflict resolution, climate change, and African affairs to read and share this crucial work. #ConflictResolution #ClimateChange #Somalia #Peacebuilding #PolicyBrief Read more: ▶ ▶ English: https://lnkd.in/dZkM_rF9 Somali: https://lnkd.in/dYkH5caE This brief was authored by Elvirah Riungu and Badra Ali. Special appreciation is extended to Faysal C. Mataan and Chang'ach Mercy for their detailed and insightful review of the brief and to Yaxye Jacfar and @ Ahmed Elmi for creatively designing this policy brief.

From conflict to cohesion: Since 2013, Concordis International has been working alongside local NGOs to promote peace and cooperation in Mauritania's Senegal River Valley. Through dialogue and mediation, Concordis has facilitated reconciliation among communities, leading to stronger social cohesion and shared management of natural resources. 🚨 Read more about our journey and impact in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/eFvzeGPT    Learn more about our impactful work:   https://lnkd.in/exU8xSpX #Peacebuilding #CommunityDevelopment #ConcordisInternational"