Happy to support effective civil society contribution to #Kosovo - #Serbia normalization. Congratulations to our team on the ground and all our partners for a great event and publication.
Another big thanks to everybody who participated in our "Dinner Talks" on effective civil society support to normalization at @KPDSummit. Here's a glimpse of the highlights to help us reflect on a great discussion:
Pleased to feature in today’s @informeren. The golden era of peace agreements in the ‘90s is long gone. Conflict dynamics are now immeasurably more complex. That’s precisely why we must up our game.
https://t.co/lt66o20EWx (general public link)
“Cessation of hostilities is critical; violence has to stop. We want to rebuild our homes and live peaceful, secure lives, with the help and support of neighbors, Europe and the IC”, say Palestinian civil society actors and leaders with @Eurpeace in Cairo
The Institute’s @Nuradin reflects here in this nuanced piece for @TheAfricaReport on a path forward for the Horn of Africa rooted in respect, cooperation and the well-being of its people ⤵️
Ethiopia-Somaliland's MOU stirs debate in the Horn of Africa. What's at stake for Somalia's sovereignty? My thoughts in a new OpEd. #Africa#Sovereignty#RegionalStability
https://t.co/MdDbdeMdlh
Relationship-building creates the conditions for sustained and inclusive dialogue.
Well done team on this mission meeting reps form influential southern Yemen political orgs 🧵⤵️
Our Yemen Team is back from Cairo where @alYunaniAdani and @AudreyHWilliams held meetings with prominent southern #Yemenis living in the Egyptian capital.
Colleagues @HildeFrafjordJ & @MbonaEddy facilitating a workshop in Arusha with @pmathuki@jumuiya to reflect on regional peace process design and craft a way forward in eastern DRC within the Nairobi process framework.
A regional approach, fostering partnerships remains central.
EAC Secretary General @pmathuki received a delegation from the European Institute of Peace who paid a courtesy call on him at the EAC headquarters on strengthening mediation and response to conflicts in the region & addressing peace & security matters in Partner States
@Eurpeace
A fantastic achievement by the working group and leadership by @margotwallstrom and @AndriyYermak.
My thanks to our team for the supporting role they have played throughout this 6-month process.
Together with the former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇸🇪 @margotwallstrom, we presented An Environmental Сompact for 🇺🇦. This document should become the basis for specific decisions of the Global Peace Summit at the level of state leaders.
Welcome Helga Schmid who joins the Institute as the new Board chair. We look forward to working with you.
My thanks also to outgoing chair Annika Söder for her support and dedication over the past 4 years. It’s been a pleasure and privilege.
https://t.co/iGY1G6p02U
I thank @pchrgaza's @RajiSourani & @AlMezanCenter's @issam_younis for updating me on the catastrophic situation in #Gaza.
The EU as a major aid donor to Palestinians calls on 🇮🇱 to respect #IHL. Killing of civilians must stop, humanitarian access throughout Gaza must be ensured.
Looking forward to continuing this important work towards resetting the Kosovo-Serbia normalization process.
Grateful to all those who are joining us in this endeavour.
Distinct pleasure for us to host a briefing on #Kosovo-#Serbia Normalization, where we provide independent contributions with civil society partners.
Grateful to @MiroslavLajcak for his address and unrelenting commitment. Valuable insights also by @VisarYmeri and Jelica Minić.
Distinct pleasure for us to host a briefing on #Kosovo-#Serbia Normalization, where we provide independent contributions with civil society partners.
Grateful to @MiroslavLajcak for his address and unrelenting commitment. Valuable insights also by @VisarYmeri and Jelica Minić.
“The worst ever.” Those are the stark words of @UNReliefChief Martin Griffiths, about the death and destruction in Gaza. Having worked in the field for decades, he adds “I don’t say that lightly.” Watch our full conversation.
3,195 children killed in #Gaza in just three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across the world's conflict zones since 2019. We are calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Palestine TV journalist Mohammad Abu Hattab was killed with his family in an Israeli airstrike. His colleague Salman Al-Bashir removes his protective gear marked PRESS on air saying: “We can’t take it anymore, we are exhausted. We are victims. The only difference between us is the time of death. We are killed one after another. And no one cares about the catastrophe or the crime that we endure in Gaza. No protection for anyone or anything. This gear and helmet do not protect any journalist, they are just empty slogans. We are victims, live on air. We are victims awaiting our turn to be killed. Mohammad was here half an hour ago (reporting). Now he lies dead with his family in this same hospital.”
October 7th and its aftermath will leave indelible scars on the lives of millions.
Meanwhile, the world seems unable, or unwilling, to act.
Failure to act now will have consequences far beyond the region, because this is a global crisis.
My statement:
https://t.co/lVaeQSkDwU
Delighted to moderate this stellar panel on #Kosovo-#Serbia normalization.
Thank you for joining us in Brussels and sharing your insights and stories, plus practical considerations despite difficult circumstances.
#CoP_EUPeaceMediation_2023
Thanks to the EEAS mediation support team and all partners for this illuminating 5th #CoP_EUPeaceMediation_2023.
We appreciate the opportunity to come together to attempt to trace a path forward that prioritises dialogue.
Looking forward to the 6th edition!
Big privilege to be at #CoP_EUmediation_2023 and speak at this panel. Next-level normalization is urgently needed; the alternatives are bad for everybody. Many thanks to @stinelehmann for a great job as moderator and to the @Eurpeace team for excellent work and support.
Delighted to moderate this stellar panel on #Kosovo-#Serbia normalization.
Thank you for joining us in Brussels and sharing your insights and stories, plus practical considerations despite difficult circumstances.
#CoP_EUMediation_2023