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Read our report (which includes Barrick’s responses): paxforpeace.nl/news/dr-congo-…

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🔴New report: In 2021, #DRC authorities demolished 2,500 homes to make way for Kibali, Africa's largest gold mine, which is operated by the Canadian company Barrick. These brutal forced evictions benefited the mine's operations. 🧵 Read our findings:

It's not too early to sign up for #LookingAhead2025 session January 13: "Arms Trade Issues in Europe in 2025" asking: How will wars in Israel/Gaza and Ukraine continue to shape European arms trade in 2025? How are states responding to Trump presidency? #Europe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forumarmstrade.org/lookingahead20…

🟠 On this final day of the #OrangetheWorld campaign, we stand united against gender-based violence. This global issue demands ending impunity for gender-based violence, as well as transforming harmful norms of masculinities and addressing the root cases of inequality.

South Sudan must ensure women's participation at all levels to safeguard everyone's rights and priorities. Our Empowered Women Influence program supports parliamentarians, advocates, and grassroots women with psychosocial support, driving inclusive peace. 🟠 #OrangetheWorld

We will continue to stand with our friends and partners in the struggle for justice, freedom, and dignity.

It is a historic day as Syrians are rejoicing the fall of the brutal Assad Regime. Today we celebrate freedom from tyranny. 100.000 mabrouk to all our Syrian friends and partners, who have so long dreamed and hoped for this day!

Men's mental health matters. During war and crises, neglecting it can ripple through families. ABAAD supports men in reflecting on their roles as protectors and providers, explaining the 5 P’s and Men’s Identities in Times of Crisis. 🧡 #OrangeTheWorld

A society with gender-based violence is not peaceful. Emancipator engages boys and men to challenge harmful ideas of masculinity, preventing sexual violence and harassment. Learn more in their toolkit: emancipator.nl/wp-content/upl…

Loop jij langs het Museumplein deze week? Bekijk onze foto-expositie Men and Love in Times of Conflict and Polarisation. Het is nu belangrijker dan ooit om de relaties tussen mannen, mannelijkheid, conflict, zorg en liefde aan te pakken. Tot 8 dec. te zien. 🟠 #OrangetheWorld

مهما كانت الظروف، وحتى في أصعب الأوقات، حماية النساء واجب لا يمكن تجاهله. حملة أبعاد ” #إعتداء_ما_بغطي_إعتداء“ تؤكد أن حقّ النساء في الأمان دائمًا أولوية في كافة الأوقات. رقم الخط الآمن 81788178 #16days @RDPPME @MenEngage @DiakoniaSverige @ukinlebanon @PAXforpeace @DutchMFA @KirkensNodhjelp

To tackle structural gender inequality, we must challenge patriarchal and military systems that perpetuate violence. Iraqi researcher & our partner Ilham Makki highlights how global mechanisms fail to protect women in her report: annd.org/en/publication… #OrangetheWorld

Violence against women is a women’s issue, it is a human rights issue and eliminating it in all its forms is essential for building inclusive peace. Many aspects of conflict and peace are inherently gendered. Learn more: paxforpeace.nl/news/unite-aga… 🟠 #OrangetheWorld