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In this new issue, KOFF members examine the global rise of militarization and its implications for peacebuilding. They describe how the growing reliance on military approaches—along with the narratives that justify them—can undermine peacebuilding efforts and endanger human security.

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As decisions in humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding (HDP) sectors are too often made far from the communities they affect, the imperative for localization has grown. In this edition, KOFF member organizations and their partners showcase their efforts in this regard. Read about their success stories and remaining challenges.

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Switzerland is currently developing its first Security Policy Strategy. As part of the public consultation, the Swiss Platform for Peacebuilding (KOFF) has submitted a joint statement endorsed by 31 member organizations.

Read the full statement here.

Thursday, 20 November 2025 | 13:15 – 15:15 CET | Bern

In November, our KOFF roundtable on the topic of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Complexity: How to Capture Contributions to Peace provided a space to exchange on how different organizations define and capture their intended contributions to complex social outcomes, including peace and social cohesion, the challenges faced in capturing such outcomes with traditional MEL approaches, and reflect on the usefulness of evolving MEL approaches with adaptive and complexity-informed tools.

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This edition highlights the resilience and creativity of KOFF members and their partners as they continue their work in authoritarian regions while safeguarding staff, partners, and project participants. Solutions highlighted include building and diversifying partnerships and funding streams, working from exile, using discreet communication and advocacy strategies, adopting robust security protocols, and more.

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Wednesday, 15 October 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 CET, | online

In October, our KOFF roundtable on the topic of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for sustainable peace provided a space to learn about and jointly discuss how MHPSS elements should be incorporated in project management in fragile and conflict-affected contexts to strengthen the path towards sustainable peace. It also gave the opportunity to exchange on self-care strategies for peacebuilding professionals.

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Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | 09:45 – 11:45 CET | PROGR, Bern

In September, our KOFF roundtable on the topic of institutional localization provided a space for a practice-based peer-to-peer exchange on the operationalization of localization agendas, including persisting challenges and promising practices, to learn from each other with the goal of rendering our collective peacebuilding practice more effective and inclusive, as well as ot contribute to its decolonization.

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In today’s fragmented landscape, spaces for connection across differences are rare but essential. Social cohesion fosters a sense of belonging, trust, and mutual respect, helping to prevent conflict and sustain peace.

This à propos edition explores creative ways to strengthen social cohesion.

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Thursday, 5 June 2025 | 14.30 - 16.00 CEST | English | virtually

In June, our KOFF roundtable on the topic of inclusive communication in peacebuilding took place, exploring the role of communication in peacebuilding and reconciliation processes. We are delighted to share the synthesis report of this roundtable with you which summarizes the discussions on practical approaches in fostering inclusive narratives and designing inclusive communication tools and strategies to strengthen social cohesion and promote peaceful societies.

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The triple nexus is no longer just a theoretical construct but informs organization’s planning and programming. Since significant challenges remain in the practical implementation and particularly regarding the integration of the peace component, this edition contributes to the necessary reflection and institutional learning.

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