ArticlesMediaPeacebuilding, Transitional JusticeZimbabwe: Negotiations Must Not Lead to Further ImpunityMDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai’s announcement that he will not contest Zimbabwe’s presidential election this week has been greeted in some quarters by renewed calls for talks towards a negotiated settlement and a possible Government of National Unity as an interim measure until proper elections can take place. The MDC has stated that it will make known its own proposed way… Read More CSVRJune 25, 2008
PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, PeacebuildingYouth Peacebuilding Training: SudanThe subsequent document is a participants pack to develop and guide Youth peacebuilders in Sudan. It seeks to educate the reader on multiple facets of violence. From analyzing, intervening and moving away from violence with the aim of equipping the user with the necessary tools for peacebuilding. Read More Charlotte HulleyJune 1, 2007
PublicationsResearchPeacebuildingCSVR 2007 Annual ReportThe subsequent CSVR 2007 annual report is an overview of CSVR thematic programmes, board of directors and members of staff, human resources, financials, supporters, partners as well as publications. Read More CSVRJanuary 1, 2007
PolicyPublicationsResearchPeacebuilding, Public ParticipationThe People Shall Govern: A Research Report on Public Participation in Policy ProcessesThe subsequent report aims to amplify and articulate the voices of those who feel on the outside of policy-making processes. It combines an academic analysis of the concepts related to public participation and the virtues of a participatory democracy, with a record and description of real-life experiences of citizens trying to influence decision-makers. Read More Ephrem Gebre, Gillian Ameck, Colin Christensen, Pamela Masiko, Mpho Matlhakola, Westen Shilaho and Richard SmithDecember 1, 2006
ArticlesMediaPeacebuilding, Transitional JusticeUps and Downs for SudanRichard Smith – who serves on the ACTION Steering Committee member and is active in the Peace and Development Platform (PAD) - was in Sudan at the same time as Garang to assist in facilitating a peacebuilding training for members of community youth groups from across the country. The programme was supported by the Azza Women's Association, the Centre for… Read More CSVRSeptember 1, 2005
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeFear, Terror and the Spoils of Power: Youth Militias in ZimbabweIt is when fear becomes part of the social fabric of society that the spoils of abused power become most lucrative. Amidst reports of decreased levels of physical violence in the run up to the 31 March election in Zimbabwe some claim that here at least ZANU-PF is making a difference. But this 'new' level of violence is only relative… Read More CSVRMarch 1, 2005
