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UN initiative increases representation and retention of women within UN field operations

Two years since implementing of the Senior Women Talent Pipeline (SWTP) initiative, significant improvements in gender representation have been ...

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Social Cohesion Committee and Reference Group on Migration and Community Integration release final reports

Special government bodies divulge results from their investigations into the causes and consequences of recent violent outbursts against foreign ...

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The role and security of civilian personnel during high intensity AU peace support operations

The African Union has organised a workshop aimed at assessing the safety of non-state actors involved in their peace ...

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African Regional Consultation on the UN General Assembly Debate on Peace and Security

ACCORD co-hosts debate aimed at analysing the efficacy of the UN's approaches to peacekeeping in Africa.

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Training on conflict sensitive approaches to development in South Sudan

The African Peacebuilding Coordination Programme teaches conflict sensitivity skills to grassroots civil society organisations in South Sudan.

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Towards National Conflict Mapping in Liberia

ACCORD partners with the African Peacebuilding Coordination Programme in order to assess critical factors which undermine peacebuilding operations in ...

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ACCORD edits and contributes to new volume on peace agreements

Book published by UKZN offers analytical insight into numerous peace-agreements with case studies from across Africa.

ACCORD and US Consulate host Ambassador Reuben Brigety on US Elections

Previous US Ambassador to the AU and Ethiopia joins ACCORD for discussions analysing the underlying dynamics of US elections.

South Sudanese Civilians Seek Refuge

ACCORD works with AU on aide-mémoire for protection of civilians

Strengthening the African Peace and Security Architecture by contributing to the African Union's capacity to protect civilians.

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Visit to ACCORD by UK High Commissioner and Trade Commissioner

British commissioners Judith Macgregor and Emma Wade-Smith paid an official visit to ACCORD House in February.

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ACCORD’s Executive Director guest of speaker at opening of parliament

Vasu Gounden was invited by the Honourable Baleka Mbete to be one of her guests at the Opening of ...

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New guidelines for AU peace support operations

Workshop aimed to develop appropriate strategies and tools to confront the challenges to security in African countries.

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The Future of Borders

Vasu Gounden participates in a meeting to analyse the evolving notions that define and govern international boundaries.

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ACCORD’s Executive Director attends 2nd Annual Ubuntu Awards

Vasu Gounden will be attending this prestigious ceremony recognising efforts of eminent individuals in promoting South Africa's interests and ...

Africa-NEPAD Week: High-Level Discussion on African Governance

ACCORD attends governance and human security training course

Course organised by the ISS examines the structural links between poor governance, mismanagement of resources and human insecurity.

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ACCORD Executive Director attends convention on nation-building, social cohesion and reconciliation

Vasu Gounden participates in the Department of Arts and Culture's nation-building initiative.

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ACCORD Executive Director to receive honorary Doctorate

Vasu Gounden is to receive an honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in April.

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Civilian Planning Element of Africa Standby Force receives technical support on capacity rostering from ACCORD/TfP

Sharpening coordination between the AU and Regional Economic Communities to improve the operational capabilities of the African Standby Force.

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