Saferworld believes that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict.
We work directly with local people, as well as governments and international organisations, to prevent violent conflict and encourage co-operative, people-centred approaches to peace and security.
Why less haste would be progress for statebuilding in Somalia
On 24 December 2011, Somalia’s top political leaders signed an agreement proposing new political structures from September 2012 when current transitional arrangements end. Is this progress or are Somalia and the international community stuck on a political treadmill with no end in sight?
Arab Spring highlights urgent need for stronger EU arms export controls
EU Member States should take a long, hard look at current arms export control practices in light of the problems revealed by EU arms sales in the lead up to the ‘Arab Spring’. This was the message Saferworld delivered to EU members in Brussels on 10 November.
The devastating consequences of armed cattle raids in South Sudan
Cattle raiding has a long history in South Sudan, but the vast supply of guns and other small arms in civilian hands has led to the raids becoming more violent in recent years. Watch how Saferworld is working with the government and local partners to find long-term solutions to this problem.
Lessons from MENA:
Appraising EU transfers of military and security equipment to the Middle East and North Africa
Public protest and visions for change:
Yemen: People's Peacemaking Perspectives
South Sudan Monitor
DECEMBER 2011
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Next steps for CSO engagement on conflict and fragility post-Busan
With the High Level Forum over and the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States endorsed where should civil society organisations focus their energies in the year ahead?
Peacebuilding in international policy: a to-do list after Busan
Following the outcome agreement at the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan earlier this month, Saferworld’s Larry Attree examines the challenges ahead
A new deal for aid in fragile and conflict affected states?
The high level forum on aid effectiveness in Busan, South Korea, could mark a radical shift in the international approach to delivering aid
Saferworld partners mark Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2011
Saferworld supported awareness raising events in Kosovo and South Sudan to mark this year's Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence
NEWS AND REPORTS
Foreign secretary Hague discusses the future of Somalia with Saferworld partner, SOSCENSA
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague met with six representatives of Saferworld’s Somali partner ...
Towards sustainable statebuilding in Somalia
The forthcoming London Conference provides a significant opportunity to improve the country's future
Paul Murphy appointed Saferworld’s new Executive Director
Paul Murphy, Saferworld’s Director of Programmes, has been appointed the organisation’s new Executive Director.
Civil society experts examine China’s growing presence in the Horn of Africa
The implications of China’s growing presence in the Horn of Africa were the focus of discussion ...
Research study draws on public perceptions to support Bangladesh’s Police Reform Programme
Research study presents public and police perceptions of safety, security and justice in Bangladesh
