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The overriding general consensus says that the 2030 Agenda, with its 17 development goals, can be hailed an achievement. It is also pleasing that with SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) 16, the topic of “peace, justice and strong institutions” has been explicitly raised.

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Four coordinators of Brücke - le pont's programmes in Bolivia, El Salvador, Brazil and Honduras will be present to discuss together with Lisa Salza from Amnesty Switzerland the challenges and risks that human rights defenders increasingly face in Latin America as well as all over the world.

German Invitation

At the heart of this roundtable lies a discussion on victim participation in dealing with the past processes based on a case study in Cambodia by Dr. Timothy Williams and Dr. Julie Bernath.

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English Invitation

At the heart of KOFF’s 2019 Annual Assembly lay Colombia illustrating the gravity of Switzerland’s decision to withdraw bilateral development cooperation from Latin America. Edgar Bloch from coexistences describes how these issues framed the Annual Assembly and how Alejandra Miller Restrepo provided valuable insights into her work as a member of the Truth Commission in his article for infoméduse.

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Economist and political scientist Alejandra Miller Restrepo was elected to the Truth Commission of Colombia in November 2017. She reports on the right to truth and reparation.

German Invitation

Film screening and discussion with Alejandro Miller Restrepo, member of the Truth Commission in Colombia. The event takes place on 16 May 2019 in Bern.

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In Anna Leissing's contribution to Radio RaBe's Speakers' Corner she explains what oranges and onions have to do with peace.

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This roundtable is an opportunity for Swiss actors working in and on the Myanmar context to come together and discuss the challenges of peacebuilding in the country. Following this, the role of religion in conflict in Myanmar will be addressed through a paper presentation and discussion.

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Will McInerney did an interview for Radio RaBe after teaching a Master Class on poetry and peacebuilding at KOFF in March. He shares some of his personal poetry and provides insights into his work on violence prevention and conflict transformation with young men.

Interview

President Duque's government poses major challenges to Colombian civil society and human rights organizations.

German Invitation