Publications
This report highlights that, while sexual and gender minority persons often live in precarious conditions in peacetime, these are exacerbated in situations of violent conflict and displacement.
'Conflict sensitivity' is a catchword that addresses business practices in environments of armed conflict. This working paper introduces the term 'conflict-sensitive employment' in order to shift the focus towards the job-related role of private business in conflict environments.
This study aims to provide a better understanding of the mechanisms that link social cohesion and social accountability in eastern DRC, with a view to establishing good practice and making recommendations to respective actors in this regard.
La présente étude est le produit d’une recherche documentaire et de terrain réalisée en octobre 2016 à l’est de la République démocratique du Congo.
This policy brief argues that the drivers and dynamics of ‘violent extremism’ need to be taken into account in responses to violent extremism to deliver a long-lasting impact and contribute to peacebuilding and statebuilding in Mali.
Cette note d’orientation présente certains résultats d’un projet mené sur 18 mois par International Alert dans trois régions du nord et du centre du Mali : Tombouctou, Mopti et Ségou.
This report examines the nature of interaction and engagement between Lebanese citizens’ collectives and the state on gender-specific matters, through the case study of the Family Violence Bill that was passed in 2014.
The towns of Ben Guerdane and Dhehiba on the border between Tunisia and Libya are among the most marginalised places in Tunisia. This report outlines the needs and experiences of people living along the border, based on interviews with over 700 residents.
Two decades after the genocide, we ask what should reconciliation programming look like in Rwanda in the future and what lessons does it hold for those seeking to promote reconciliation in other parts of the world.
This report summarises the findings of the formative research phase of the ‘Living with dignity’ project in Tajikistan, which is part of the broader ‘What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls’ programme funded by the UK Department for International Development.
Este documento fue escrito en el marco de una investigación comparada sobre el tema de tráfico de drogas y construcción de paz en Afganistán, Nigeria, Colombia y Perú, publicado el pasado mes de agosto por esta Organización. Este reporte, en particular, desarrolla lo relacionado con la frontera de estos últimos dos países detallando el fenómeno del tráfico de drogas y algunas de las medidas adelantadas por los gobiernos en el territorio.
This report argues that strengthening relationships is key to reducing violent extremism in Kenya.
Read about a few examples of how we walk alongside people striving to build a more peaceful future for their families and communities.
Une mauvaise gouvernance, la fragilité des institutions et le règne de l’insécurité sont à la fois cause et conséquence de l’intensification des activités criminelles.
Inadequate governance, institutional fragility and widespread insecurity are both consequences and causes of the expansion of criminal activities.
This report unpacks the nexus between conflict, drugs, crime and violence in three crucial contexts: Afghanistan, the border between Colombia and Peru, and Nigeria.
Ce rapport vise à établir une cartographie des institutions et des programmes de microfinance dans les villes frontalières de Goma-Gisenyi, Bukavu-Kamembe et Uvira-Gatuma en République Démocratique du Congo, au Rwanda et au Burundi.
At International Alert, we annually gather data on our activities (and their corresponding results) conducted around the world during the previous year. We then share these findings, called the ‘Results Framework’, with our donors and supporters.
This policy brief aims to inform policy formulation on local-level security provision and refugee protection in Lebanon, and to propose modalities for upgrading the systems of the security institutions in a way that strengthens protection of the Lebanese communities and the Syrian refugees they host.
In this annual report, you can follow the seven paths by which we strive to influence the opportunities for peace globally and read about some of the exciting progress we have made in supporting peace at all levels of society – from communities and businesses, to governments and global institutions.