Peace Works: How we can build peace together in our volatile world

We are delighted to share ‘Peace Works: How we can build peace together in our volatile world’, endorsed by 19 organisations, including Cord, working to prevent violent conflict worldwide.

The report calls for action to reduce violent conflict. It highlights the costs of conflict, explores changing trends, and shares examples of successful peacebuilding. It shows how the UK can make a difference through its resources and relationships, calling on the Government to demonstrate leadership on conflict prevention.

We hope you find ‘Peace Works’ useful and will help promote it.

Download the PDF: Peace Works: How we can build peace together in our volatile world

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Cord’s vision is a world where all people can live life to the full, in peace.
Peace means hope and healing for victims in safe and stable societies.
Peace means freedom, and people reaching their potential.
Help restore peace so that people can prosper.

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Harvesting Hope

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