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Dear Friend,
Welcome
to the October edition of Alert's e-bulletin. In this edition, we
bring you news of new activities in Sierra Leone that Alert will be
conducting over the course of the next year. Some of our other highlights include:
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News Raising conflict issues at Eurasian economic forum
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Events Upcoming Peaceworkers courses
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Publications Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Sierra Leone
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| NEWS |
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Study on Security in Sierra Leone – Over
the next year, International Alert will assist GFN-SSR in
conducting a comprehensive study on the security sector reform process
in Sierra Leone. Read more
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Peaceworkers Profile: Lucy Hannah – With
wide experience in journalism and radio production, Lucy Hannah was
looking to use her expertise to make a difference in conflict areas.
Alert’s Peaceworkers course gave her the insight to do just that. More on her experience
- Raising conflict issues at Eurasian economic forum –
Together with our partners, Alert recently attended the ‘Davos of the
Eastern Europe’ to highlight the role of economic cooperation in
addressing conflicts in the South Caucasus. Learn more
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PeaceTalks on the South Caucasus –
This recent PeaceTalks event brought together civil society leaders to
share their first-hand perspectives on the conflict between Armenian
and Azerbaijanis over Nagorny Karabakh. Read more
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| EVENTS |
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What's happening at Alert:
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Upcoming Peaceworkers courses – Thinking of a career in peacebuilding? Build your skills with one of our upcoming courses, including 'Working for Peace in the Midst of Conflict, Simulation Weekend'. Book now to attend
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| PUBLICATIONS |
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New report from International Alert:
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Sierra Leone: Mapping Challenges, Responses and Future Entry Points – This briefing
paper identifies possible strategies to enhance prevention and response
to the Gender-Based Violence in Sierra Leone while also exploring the
link between insecurity and GBV. Available here
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About
International Alert
International
alert is an independent peacebuilding organisation that has worked for
over 20 years to lay the foundations for lasting peace and security in
communities affected by violent conflict. Our multi-faceted approach
focuses both in and across various regions; aiming to shape policies
and practices that affect peacebuilding; and helping build skills and
capacity through training.
Our regional work is based in:
Our thematic projects
work at local, regional and international levels, focusing on
cross-cutting issues critical to building sustainable peace. These
include business and economy, gender, governance, aid, security and
justice. We are one of the world’s leading peacebuilding NGOs; in 2006
our income was £5.3 million and we had more than 100 staff based in
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