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Dear Friend,
Welcome
to the November edition of Alert's e-bulletin. In this edition, we
bring you news of a new reconciliation project in Rwanda. Some of our other highlights include:
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News Discussing Sudan at the European Parliament
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Events Live music fundraiser evening in December
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Publications India and its neighbours: Do economic interests have the potential to build peace? |
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Country focus: Rwanda – International
Alert has been working in Rwanda for over 10 years. A new project
builds on our experiences to address the economic and psycho-social
needs of genocide survivors, ex-prisoners and ex-combatants. Read more
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Peaceworkers Profile: David Otim – From
a young age, Ugandan David Otim has worked for peace in his own
society; here he explains the experiences and training that marked his
journey as a peaceworker around the world. Find out more about his experience
- Economic cooperation brings sides together in the Caucasus –
Alert’s partner in the South Caucasus, the CBDN, furthered
peacebuilding efforts at two economic events to promote peace in the
region. Learn more
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Discussing Sudan at the EU Parliament – At
a recent EU Parliament meeting on Sudan, Alert stressed the need for
the international community to address critical conflict risks. 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:
- India and its neighbours: Do economic interests have the potential to build peace? – This
report conducts a preliminary investigation into the linkages between
India's growing economic and political clout and its correlation, if
any, to peacebuilding in South Asia, with particular emphasis on
conflicts in Sri Lanka and Nepal. Available here
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| Understanding conflict. Building peace. |
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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. With
approximately 115 staff based in London and our 11 field offices, and
an expected income of £7.9 million in 2007, International Alert is one
of the world’s leading peacebuilding NGOs. |
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