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Nonviolent Peaceforce is an unarmed, professional civilian peacekeeping force that is invited to work in conflict zones worldwide. With international headquarters in Brussels, Nonviolent Peaceforce has worked in the conflict areas of Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Guatemala. Among other activities, it works with local groups to foster dialogue among parties in conflict, provide a proactive presence and safe spaces for civilians, and develop local capacity to prevent violence. Its staff includes veterans of conflict zones and experienced peacekeepers.
Nonviolent Peaceforce Work in Sri Lanka
24 October 2009
It has been erroneously reported that Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) signed an October 22nd letter to the Japanese Foreign Ministry regarding Sri Lanka. Nonviolent Peaceforce does not endorse such a letter. NP clearly disassociates ourselves from this letter.
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an international organization that provides civilian protection and support. NP, which is not an advocacy organization, only works on a nonpartisan basis at the invitation of local entities. Working in Sri Lanka since 2003, NP works with the government of Sri Lanka as well as a variety of civil society organizations.
The Japanese letter was signed by two members of NP-Japan who did so without authorization or consultation with the administration or governing council of Nonviolent Peaceforce International, NP-Sri Lanka or the NP-Japan. NP-Japan has removed their name from the letter.
NP Europe Newsletter Fall 2009
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Inside this issue
- Sri Lanka
- Philippines
- ‘Europe, Vote for Peace!’
- Member Organizations
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Tim Wallis named Executive Director of Nonviolent Peaceforce
Call for Tenders from Human Resource (HR) Service Providers. The work involves screening and short-listing applications. The deadline for submissions is 20 November 2009. Click for more information.
The Pulitzer Center's Tatum Taylor wrote Nonviolent Peaceforce and the work of reconciliation. The article contains brief video clips of interviews with Executive Director, Mel Duncan.
Join us in honoring David Hartsough and Mel Duncan by becoming a member of the Hartsough-Duncan Founders Circle.
Few experiences are as life-changing as immersion in another culture. Join us for the 2010 Sri Lanka Insight Trip January 4 to 14. or download the flyer.
Download the newly released Nonviolent Peaceforce 2008 Annual Report
NP featured in August 12, 2009 article INGOs hold civilian peacekeeping forum in luwaran.com and other news outlets in the Philippines.
New 18 minute video Civilian Unarmed Peacekeeping: Building a Nonviolent Peaceforce available streaming online; hi-res/screening version available for download
NP Program report for Sri Lanka, May 2009
Abducted NP Peacekeeper Umar Jaleel Released
NP quoted as good practice in European Parliament study
Influenced by Field Reality, Mission Preparedness Training Concludes Successfully in Mindanao
NP briefs Miguel d’Escoto Brockman, President of United Nations General Assembly
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