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Dear Friend,
Welcome to Alert's final E-bulletin of 2006. We've had a busy year, and there is still more to come.
This
week we host the second discussion in our PeaceTalks
series. Please note that the venue has changed; read on for
further details.
Thank you
for your support throughout the last year. We'll be back in
January with more news of our work, but in the meantime we hope
you enjoy some of this month's highlights:
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News Alert's recommendations on development aid and conflict
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Events New Venue: PeaceTalks 7th December
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Publications Alert's latest Update explores Sri Lankan business
Wishing you a very peaceful New Year from everyone at International Alert.
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| NEWS |
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Considering conflict in global development – How
does development aid impact on violent conflict? International Alert
has outlined our recommendations to the UK Department for
International Development on how to minimise the negative, and maximise
the positive, impacts of development aid on conflict. Read more about our submission here
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JOB: Head of Unrestricted Fundraising – We are looking for a committed individual who will lead the Unrestricted Funding Team. Find out how to apply here
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What's happening at Alert:
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PeaceTalks discussion 7th December – change of venue Please note that the discussion this Thursday 7th December, 'Putting the pieces together: How reconciliation fits into the peacebuilding puzzle', will now take place at St Botolph's Hall on Bishopsgate. Further details available here
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Peaceworkers Training – Our
training programme has almost wrapped up for another year, but you
can find out more about our 2007 programme here, and sign up
for the course that suits you. Find out more about the training courses here
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New reports from International Alert:
- Alert Update –
Our latest newsletter is now available, with a look at our programmes
in Sri Lanka, the Congo, and the Philippines plus the results of our
peace and conflict survey of public opinion. Download the newsletter here
- Women, Peace and Security –
Six years on from Security Council Resolution 1325 this report looks at
its impact and examines the structure, mandate and obligations of the
recently established Peacebuilding Commission to 1325.
Download the report here
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Understanding conflict. Building peace. |
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About
International Alert
International Alert is an independent peacebuilding organisation
working in over 20 countries and territories around the world. Our dual
approach involves working directly with people affected by violent
conflict as well as at government, EU and UN levels to shape both
policy and practice in building sustainable peace.
Our regional work is based in:
At both regional
and international levels, our thematic work focuses on the role of
business, humanitarian aid and development, gender, security and
post-conflict reconstruction in the context of building peace.
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