Multi religious communities
Policymakers and practitioners
Policymakers and practitioners increasingly acknowledge the importance of reconciliation to sustainable peace. Yet it is often viewed belatedly, as a purely post-conflict concern. There is uncertainty about what type of reconciliation activity is possible at different phases of a peace process, and how to connect initiatives at different levels - from grassroots to elite.
This third Accord Insight reflects on practical approaches and challenges to address the legacies of violent conflict. Case studies from the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict, Colombia, Mindanao (Philippines) and Northern Ireland offer important insights into a diversity of approaches (successes and failures) in societies with different histories of violence and at very different stages on the conflict spectrum.
"Reconciliation means much more than forgiving the perpetrator and understanding what happened; it implies ensuring that the conditions that gave rise to the conflict change deeply, and trusting that the state will never again cause or allow that situation to occur"
Briefing note on the current status of work leading to the actualization of project objectives
Stories capturing the influence of LIRCs and their ability to work with the state and all ethnic/religious communities in their respective localities and adjacent areas
Mature LIRCs – more than five years in existence. Set up under CERF 1:
Matara – Weligama Divisional Secretariat Division (DS): An evangelical/ non Roman Catholic (non RC) sect/group wants to build a place of worship/church. Hard-line Buddhist priest of the Bodu
The National Peace Council (NPC) was established as an independent and impartial national non-government organization
The National Peace Council
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