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🇪🇺🕊️The Civil Society Dialogue Network #CSDN brings together #EU officials and civil society representatives to discuss issues related to #conflict and #peace. Interested in learning more about this #dialogue mechanism? Check out our 2 minute explainer: youtube.com/watch?v=rRz4xI…

Last week, EPLO held a High-Level Policy Meeting on the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda, bringing together representatives from the @EU_FPI, @EU_Commission , the @eu_eeas , and civil society to discuss progress and next steps. Thanks to all participants for their engagement

The next #EUbudget will shape the EU’s global role long after 2027. Sustained support for peacebuilding and conflict prevention is key to a resilient future. 📘 Read EPLO’s recommendations for the upcoming MFF: eplo.org/mff-statement/

As the EU boosts investment in security and defence, it must not lose sight of the need to invest in peace. Peacebuilding and conflict prevention are essential to lasting resilience. 🤝 Read our vision for a balanced #MFF: eplo.org/mff-statement/

The EU is a leader. As global aid shrinks, the EU must maintain strong external action. Now is not the time to scale back—but to step up. 🌍 Read our statement on the next MFF: eplo.org/mff-statement/

🕊️ Today, EPLO brought together its 50+ member organisations to reflect on past challenges, achievements, and the way forward. As our Executive Director said: “We will not be paralyzed by what is happening. Our allies in peacebuilding still need our support.”

🙌 Our roundtable in Denmark has ended. Huge thanks to all participants for a day of strategic discussions on advancing conflict prevention and peacebuilding through EU external action. Let’s keep working together! ✊🌍

🚀 We’re kicking off in Copenhagen! Together with Danish members and CSOs we are exploring ways to strengthen peace and conflict prevention in the EU, ahead of Denmark’s EU Council Presidency. 🌍

A big thank you to all participants, as well as to @EU_FPI, @eu_eeas, @UNDPPA, @UNLOPS, and @UNPeacebuilding for contributing to this crucial dialogue.

📢 On February 20, EPLO hosted a key #CSDN meeting to bring European civil society perspectives into the UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review 2025. 🕊️🌍 🎥 Watch the video to learn more! @ElizabethSpehar @guillemriutord @JibsJoensson @Simpson_YPS eplo.org/csdn/videos/

🎬 Wrapping up today’s CSDN Meeting on the UN PBAR 2025! A great discussion with valuable inputs from civil society. Many thanks to all participants for their engagement! Check out the video for more insights from the event! @UNLOPS @eu_eeas @UNDPPA @UNPeacebuilding

We’ve entered the second half of today’s consultations on the UN #PBAR2025. The brainstorming sessions in the breakout rooms have been very lively, bringing forward key recommendations from civil society. It’s time to bring everything together! 📸 Some snapshots from the event!

🎬 How can civil society shape peacebuilding? At today’s European CSOs input to the UN PBAR 2025, organizations from across Europe are helping to shape EU and Member States’ recommendations into the Review. Check the video! 👇 @ElizabethSpehar @UNLOPS @UNDPPA @UNPeacebuilding

Kicking off the European CSOs input to the UN PBAR 2025 in Brussels! Civil society & policymakers are meeting today to shape EU peacebuilding recommendations. First session is starting: looking at the state of play of the PBAR and examining how the EU and CSOs can contribute.

Conflict prevention must be embedded in all EU🇪🇺 External Financing Instruments (EFIs). Dedicated peacebuilding objectives and fundings are essential to avoid diversion of resources to short-term political priorities. Read statement: eplo.org/mff-statement/ @EPLO_network

The EU must increase civil society funding to ensure long-term support for peacebuilding. More resources and longer-term commitments are essential for lasting impact. 🔗 Read our recommendations: eplo.org/mff-statement/ #PeacebuildingPost2027 #EPLOMMF #EUinvestinPeace

Locally led civil society organisations are critical to peacebuilding. They tackle the root causes of conflict and instability, making them a key pillar in global peace efforts. 🔗 Discover more: eplo.org/mff-statement/ #PeacebuildingPost2027 #EPLOMMF #EUinvestinPeace

📢EPLO joins nearly 50 CSOs in signing an open letter. We stand together to ensure that the EU’s external action gets the funding it deserves in the next budget. Distinct instruments are key to promoting peace. 🔗Read the letter: eplo.org/wp-content/upl…

Read @EPLO_network's statement here: buff.ly/4hHhf4u #PeacebuildingPost2027 #EPLOMMF #EUinvestinPeace

The EU must ensure that conflict prevention and peacebuilding are integrated into all External Financing Instruments. This is crucial to achieving long-term peace and stability. 🔗 Learn more: eplo.org/mff-statement/ #PeacebuildingPost2027 #EPLOMMF #EUinvestinPeace

Bridging short-term crisis response with longer-term programming is vital for peace and stability. The EU must strengthen these links to prevent conflict and promote resilience. 🔗 Learn more: eplo.org/mff-statement/ #PeacebuildingPost2027 #EPLOMMF #EUinvestinPeace