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Dear Friend
Welcome to the December edition of Alert's e-bulletin. In this edition, we bring you news of two new publications. Some of our other highlights include:
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News Peaceworkers profile: Hannah Lewis
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Events Live music fundraising event in December and our next PeaceTalk in January
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Publications "A
Climate of Conflict:The links between climate change, peace and war"
and "Peacebuilding in Eastern DRC: Improving EU support for economic
recovery" |
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What's happening at Alert:
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PeaceTalks: 30 January 2008– Our next PeaceTalks event will be on the topic Faith in Transition: Building the post-conflict civil society. The
panel will discuss the role of faith-inspired values and civil society
in the process of achieving sustainable post-conflict peace. Book now to attend
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| PUBLICATIONS |
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New report from International Alert:
- A Climate of Conflict: The links between climate change, peace and war –
A new Alert report, 'A Climate of Conflict' lists 102 countries
at risk of climate change-related violent conflict and instability, and
calls for an immediate investment in adaptation. >>MORE
- Peacebuilding in Eastern DRC: Improving EU support for economic recovery –
This report argues that peacebuilding must be at the heart of
poverty reduction and economic development efforts in DRC. The
publication will be launched at an event hosted by Alert and Crisis
Management Initiative in Brussels on 5 December 2007. The discussion
will explore ‘How Can the EU Improve its Support to Peacebuilding
Processes?’ >>MORE
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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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