a civil society organisation working throughout Africa since 1992, to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent.
We impact
political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and development to the forefront as an alternative to protracted conflict.
We work
throughout Africa, from SADC in the south, through the Great Lakes region to the Horn of Africa and in West Africa.
We are
a civil society organisation working throughout Africa since 1992, to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent.
We impact
political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and development to the forefront as an alternative to protracted conflict.
We work
throughout Africa, from SADC in the south, through the Great Lakes region to the Horn of Africa and in West Africa.
We are
a civil society organisation working throughout Africa since 1992, to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent.
We impact
political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and development to the forefront as an alternative to protracted conflict.
We work
throughout Africa, from SADC in the south, through the Great Lakes region to the Horn of Africa and in West Africa.
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Environment
ACCORD participates in the AU Interdepartmental Retreat on the climate change, peace, and security nexus
Environment
ACCORD participates in the AU Interdepartmental Retreat on the climate change, peace, and security nexus
Towards a Common African position on climate, peace and security.
Peacebuilding
ACCORD participated in the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference
Peacebuilding
ACCORD participated in the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference
Livelihood Insecurity & Economic Impact
Dr. Vasu Gounden delivers a state of the nation’s security address at the Inaugural National Safety & Security Town Hall, South Africa
Livelihood Insecurity & Economic Impact
Dr. Vasu Gounden delivers a state of the nation’s security address at the Inaugural National Safety & Security Town Hall, South Africa
Mediation
ACCORD with the United Cities and local governments of Africa hosts training of trainers case study workshop
Mediation
ACCORD with the United Cities and local governments of Africa hosts training of trainers case study workshop
Civil Society
ACCORD participates in SAIIA and EPC’s expert roundtable on the Russia-Ukraine War
Civil Society
ACCORD participates in SAIIA and EPC’s expert roundtable on the Russia-Ukraine War
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30 Years of ACCORD
Promoting dialogue towards building peaceful coexistence in an interdependent world: ACCORD seeks to encourage and promote the constructive resolution of disputes, by the peoples of Africa, and so assist in achieving political stability and socio-economic recovery, within just and democratic societies, towards peaceful co-existence.
Analysis
Women, Peace & Security
The powerful role of African women in resolving conflict and sustaining peace
Women, Peace & Security
The powerful role of African women in resolving conflict and sustaining peace
Peacekeeping
MINUSMA’s withdrawal from Mali: Brief overview of the mission’s performance and challenges, and lessons for peacekeeping in Africa
Peacekeeping
MINUSMA’s withdrawal from Mali: Brief overview of the mission’s performance and challenges, and lessons for peacekeeping in Africa
Peace and Security
Doing better together: A review of the 2023 human development report
Peace and Security
Doing better together: A review of the 2023 human development report
Governance
South Africa’s position in a changing global order
Governance
South Africa’s position in a changing global order
Elections
South Africa’s 2024 elections: A true test for the resilience of South Africa’s institutions
Elections
South Africa’s 2024 elections: A true test for the resilience of South Africa’s institutions
Women, Peace & Security
The digital dimension of peacebuilding in Cameroon
Women, Peace & Security
The digital dimension of peacebuilding in Cameroon
Working together for a better world
Peace is more than the absence of war, it is also the absence of poverty, inequality and unemployment