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Public Lecture hosted by the Policy and Mediation Division of the UN Department of Political Affairs

Founder and Executive Director invited to host a public lecture at UN Headquarters in New York, USA.

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ACCORD/TfP supports the AUC validation of the Draft Maputo Strategic Five-Year Work Plan

Bringing together representatives from the UN, African member states, and partners of PSOD to strengthen the capacity of the ...

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ACCORD hosts global workshop to promote the inclusive participation of youth in Peacebuilding

Improving the effectiveness of the UN Peacebuilding Fund for national stakeholders in supporting young women and men.

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South African Council on International Relations meeting with the South African Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation

SACOIR met with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee to brief them on current international events.

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ACCORD Director Presents at UN Collaborative Leadership and Dialogue Training in Malawi

Vasu Gounden invited to be a resource person at Collaborative Leadership and Dialogue Training conducted by UNDP.

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Vasu Gounden invited to dinner hosted by EU Delegation

Dinner held in celebration of Steam Lehne's visit to South Africa.

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Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation, Durban, South Africa

ACCORD Trustee nominated for award recognizing individuals who dedicate their lives to the causes of peace and reconciliation.

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ACCORD participates in a workshop on the Liberia National Conflict Mapping Exercise findings

Ensuring that information collected during the NCME process was subjected to transparent review by peacebuilding practitioners.

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ACCORD Founder and Executive Director Attends International Steering Group Meeting

Vasu Gounden attends ISG meeting of Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict in Indiana, USA.

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Advocate Vasu Gounden selected by Premier of KwaZulu-Natal to serve on Commission of Inquiry into Political Killings

Commission formed to identify underlying causes responsible for the rise in political killings during the 2016 local government elections.

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Innovative Leadership Programme 2016 Awards Ceremony

Annual programme encourages development of future leaders and fosters students' roles in managing challenges of SA's higher education system.

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ACCORD/TfP participates in the TfP Steering Committee Meeting and Governing Board Meetings

Contributing to the AU's Peace Support Operations Division in strengthening peace support operations in Africa.

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ACCORD Co-Hosts 7th Annual African Union High Level Retreat

Further strengthening the African Union's mandate to end all conflict on the continent by 2020.

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Vasu Gounden a Resource Person at SADC Secretariat’s and European Union’s Dialogue on Stability, Peace and Security

Vasu Gounden contributes to dialogue between the SADC and EU addressing common security threats in Africa and Europe.

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ACCORD strengthens IGAD’s mediation capacity to address complex peace and security challenges in the region

High level conflict prevention and mediation experts discuss issues of conflict prevention and peacemaking.

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Strengthening the Mediation Capacity of the African Union

Discussions highlighting the need for greater flexibility to support the AU through the Peace Fund.

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ACCORD contributes to strengthening conflict resolution and transitional justice in Burundi

ACCORD's Peacemaking Unit and Burundi Office train AU human rights observers in Burundi.

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Vasu Gounden invited to luncheon by Norwegian Ambassador Trine Skymoen

Event held in honour of visiting Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Minister Laila Bokhari.

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