International Alert

Good to hear @YvetteCooperMP commit to putting #WomenPeaceSecurity at the heart of UK foreign policy at the @FCDOGovUK event yesterday. Sustainable #Peace needs women shaping solutions to global threats. Time to move from concept to action and let them lead.

At the @ParisPeaceForum, our Executive Director Nic Hailey explains how #peacebuilding transforms critical mineral sourcing in eastern #DRC – and why it matters globally. Our Madini project offers valuable insights: bit.ly/Madini-project #CriticalMinerals #PPF2025 @NLenRDC

This #InternationalDayOfPeace, we spotlight the @Madini project in DRC, breaking the cycle between conflict and mineral exploitation through transparency and dialogue. Proud to support this project through our Scale Up program.

Thank you @ukindrc for hosting a crucial discussion on investment in #ConflictPrevention and #peacebuilding in the #DRC, with our ED Nic Hailey. Preventing violence rather than bearing its costs is even more necessary now, with conflict on the rise and resources dwindling.

Transformative change starts with empowering youth. With our partners, we're supporting young peace ambassadors in Ituri and Beni, #DRC. Through the #EU-funded Nashiriki social cohesion project, these young leaders build collective #peace and prosperity for their communities.

Progress towards the #SDGs has stalled in conflict-affected places. This #FFD4 conference, governments, #developmentfinance institutions and investors can change this. ⬇️ How? Here are 5 actions to create wins for investment AND communities. #SevillaPlatform #FinancingOurFuture

@unwomenlebanon @UN_Women @finlandinbeirut @Nclwgov @USJLiban @IntAlertLB @UNICBeirut @UN_Lebanon @unwomenarabic 🤝We're proud to be your partners on this project. Strengthening the crucial role of women mediators in #Lebanon is essential for: ✅Effective #emergency response and #recovery efforts ✅Longer-term stability and stronger social cohesion

(1/3) In 2024, as conflict escalated in #Lebanon🇱🇧, 58 women mediators stepped up, despite being displaced. With support from #Finland 🇫🇮 via @UN_Women, they remained on the frontlines: 💬Mediating in shelters 📦Providing humanitarian support 🕊️Sustaining peace #FundingEquality

We're grateful for the crucial support from @IrlEmbKenya and @Irish_Aid to our 'Powering Peace Through Climate Action' project. Its new cycle is an important investment supporting communities in becoming more resilient to #ClimateChange and #conflict in Kenya. @IntAlertHoA

Read a statement from our Executive Director Nic Hailey in response to the UK government's #SpendingReview. 🔗Full text: bit.ly/4mXDvKI

2. Global leaders have to invest in conflict prevention, as dealing with its terrible consequences has become unaffordable. 3. The UK has a big role to play on this, as it decides how to allocate its aid budget. international-alert.org/statements/let…

@thetimes has published a letter from our Executive Director Nic Hailey today. Nic makes clear that: 1. The international aid system has been pushed beyond its limits by the global conflict crisis. (cont)

Last week, AfP hosted a member discussion w/ @intalert to discuss their new research on #localization in #peacebuilding. The conversation explored how the research’s findings can be applied in the current donor landscape amidst aid cuts Read the research: international-alert.org/publications/r…

The intl #development system is leaving people in conflict-affected places behind. It’s time for a greater focus on #ConflictPrevention to stop more humanitarian crises from unfolding. ⬇️Listen to evidence from our Executive Director Nic Hailey in the UK parliament's @CommonsIDC

🔔Join us this Wed with @swisspeace at the online panel on how #humanitarian, #development and #peacebuilding sectors can collaborate to deliver effective programmes in new funding realities for international aid. @CSC_Hub 🗓️21 May 🕐2pm UK | 3pm CET 🔗bit.ly/4dsEs9C

On the Intl Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, @inkesha explains why remembrance matters – for healing in 🇷🇼Rwanda and a world grappling with fragile #peace. Read her insights: bit.ly/IA-kwibuka31 #Kwibuka31 #NeverAgain #PreventGenocide

🌍 Interested in #ClimateChange, conflict and instability connections? Join our Climate & #Peacebuilding Advisor Svenja Wolter as she looks into their interplay and discusses solutions at a hybrid panel by @XCEPT_Research. 🗓️31 March, 15:00 GMT 🔗Register: bit.ly/4j9Iky0

As the conflict escalates in Eastern DRC we are renewing our call for an immediate end to the fighting. Read the full statement from our Executive Director Nic Hailey on the situation in Eastern DRC 👇 : "The escalating conflict in Eastern DRC puts more lives at risk. International Alert is renewing its call for an immediate end to the fighting. "We know from our work with peace actors across the region that communities have been working together and depend on each other. All parties to the conflict in Eastern DRC must listen to communities’ call for peace. "There is an urgent need to bring about non-violent solutions to this conflict that respect international norms and deliver peace and stability."

🌍 "#Localisation is not an exit strategy" Our team and @MobaderoonSY share five insights to boost the efficiency of locally led #peacebuilding. Check our latest reports for more insights: bit.ly/localisation-r…

⏲️ In 60 seconds: watch our Rwanda and Burundi Hub Director Ariane Inkesha explain how #localisation can strengthen #peacebuilding. ⬇️More insights in our latest reports: bit.ly/localisation-r…

What if economic growth was designed to prevent #conflict? Our Head of Peace Economies Veronica Stratford-Tuke explores how trade, investment, jobs and resource sharing can create lasting #peace. Read her insights in @Devex: devex.com/news/opinion-w…