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Hands Up for Peace, Street Art Missouri, USA/Creative Common
Artwork by Shepard Fairey & Vhils in Los Angeles, USA. Photo by Mike Von/Unsplash
Color wall in Cartagena, Colombia. Photo by Jorge Gardner/Unsplash

KOFF is a well-established platform for exchange, dialogue and network composed of around 40 civil society organizations and 2 state organizations engaged in the fields of peace, human rights and development cooperation. Its objective is to contribute to the reinforcement, the visibility and the relevance of Swiss peacebuilding across the spectrum from fragility to peace.

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KOFF Roundtable Synthesis: Conflict Sensitivity & Climate Change

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In June, our KOFF Roundtable on Conflict Sensitivity & Climate Change took place in Bern, looking at challenges associated with climate-related programming in fragile and conflict-affected settings. We are delighted to share the synthesis of this Roundtable with you. It summarizes the key points from the event and highlights relevant recommendations for practitioners working on climate-related programming.

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2023 KOFF Annual Report

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The year 2023 was marked by new crises and numerous ongoing conflicts, which once again confronted civil society organizations with major challenges in their work. In the current geopolitically tense environment, the social discourse primarily revolves around a military view of security, raising the question of the scope for action for peace work and conflict prevention efforts. Learn about the activities implemented by KOFF in this context in our 2023 annual report  in de| fr | en.

 

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à propos magazine : Culture – What Potential for Peace?

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What role does culture play in peace and conflict? How can we tap into its potential for peacebuilding? The latest edition of à propos magazine demonstrates how diverse artistic expressions, cultural exchanges, and cultivating a “culture of peace” can spark dialogue and mutual understanding—essential components for achieving and sustaining peaceful coexistence.

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