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2020 Decade of Peace Initiative


The Decade of Peace is officially HERE, and we are thrilled to be working with each of you to advance a global vision for a better, more "peaceable" world!

The 2019 International Congress was the official kickoff to MBBI’s 2020 Decade of Peace Initiative. This initiative will focus on building capacity and scaling the impact of conflict-transformation programs around the world. Our 2019 International Congress, attendees and Founding Members of the 2020 Decade of Peace Initiative, played an integral role in shaping this years’ priorities and agenda.

We missed having you there with us! But here's a few things you might like to look at...

1. The 2019 Peace Congress Overview:
Read below to see the findings from the Environmental Scan, the Regional Perspectives on Global Issues, Open Space Sessions, Key Themes and Future Visioning.

2020 Decade of Peace Report

2. Congress Photographs:
Click Here to access these incredible photos from the Congress, and a very special thank you to Antonia Claire Stuart Photography.

While Congress is officially over, the real magic is just beginning! This is the year to work towards your vision of a better world. And we want to celebrate you, connect you, and equip you with the tools you need to make good things happen!

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The Robert A. Creo Fellowship

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Capacity Building for Community Mediators in Aceh, Indonesia

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Honoring Jesse Morton

We are deeply saddened by the tragedy of the premature death of an emerging amazing peacebuilder, Jesse Morton. It is a testament to his potential that in the fifteen months…
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Global Peacebuilder Training Institute

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The Regional Forum of Women Peace Negotiators and Mediators on June 15-24th 2021

MBBI is honored to partner with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Indonesia for the Regional Forum of Women Peace Negotiators and Mediators on June 15-24th 2021. Shadia Marhaban, Representative of the Southeast Asian Network of Women…
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Honoring DG David Hamilton

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How DC Peace Team modeled community protection during election-related demonstrations

From Election Day to Inauguration Day, DC Peace Team used unarmed accompaniment and nonviolent force to de-escalate unhealthy conflict.  DC Peace Team, or DCPT, has had a presence in Washington,…
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Shadia Marhaban at the 2021 ASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on Women, Peace, and Security

Shadia Marhaban, MBBI’s 2017 Peacemaker of the Year and Southeast Asian Representative was a featured speaker at the 2021 ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS).…
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Youth Peace Talks in Liberia: Insights from Gwendolyn Myers, MBBI Board Member and Founder of Messengers of Peace (MOP) Liberia

Messengers of Peace (MOP) Liberia in partnership with the City Government of Monrovia launched a two-day ‘Youth Peace Talks’ with several stakeholders including senatorial aspirants, youth-wing leaders from political parties,…
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