• Launch of ConflictSensitivity.org – This new interactive website includes publications, forums and regular contributions from respected practitioners in the field. Find out about the website here

• Business across borders in the Caucasus – The CBDN business forum is promoting economic cooperation between Turkey and Armenia's closed borders. Read more on the CBDN here

• Peaceworkers Profile: Clare Askew – On her road towards a career in peacework Clare Askew spent three months working with Peaceworkers UK. Find out more about what helped her break into the field

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What's happening at Alert:

• PeaceTalks with Paddy Ashdown – The next event in our PeaceTalks Discussion Series will take place on 27th June 2007, in partnership with the RSA. Read more about this event here

• Run the British 10K London Race for us – Sponsored runs are a great way to support Alert's work. We still have a few places available for anyone interested in running the British 10K Run on 1st July 2007. Find out more and secure your place

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New reports from International Alert:

• Acting on commitments: How EU strategies and programming can better prevent violent conflict
  This briefing paper by Alert, Saferworld and EPLO provides analysis and advice for the upcoming strategy papers on the EU's engagement with developing countries. Download the EU Strategies report here

• Conflict-Sensitive Business Practice: Guidance for Commercial Reforestation in Colombia (CSBP – R)
  English translation of the recent report Práctica empresarial sensible al conflicto: guía para la reforestación comercial en Colombia (PESC-R). Download the CSBP report here 

• GAPS Report on Involving Men in the Implementation of Resolution 1325
  This report is based on a GAPS event hosted by the Canadian High Commission on Tuesday, March 13th 2007 at Canada House, London. Download the GAPS report here

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Job opportunities at Alert:

• Eurasia Programme Administrator (6 months maternity leave cover) – We are looking for someone to provide financial, administrative and communications support to our Eurasia team. More on this position

• Great Lakes Programme Administrative Officer – We are looking for an Administrator to support our Great Lakes team in London and the six local offices.   More on this position  

• Senior Programme Design & Fudraising Officer – We are looking for a Senior Officer to design projects and raise funds from institutional donors.  More on this position

• Fundraising Officer – We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to help develop private funding sources.  More on this position 

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