In Buenaventura, much of life happens outdoors. With nowhere better to go, young people spend time on the streets. They play football, chat, pass the time. But behind that everyday scene lies a READ ARTICLE >

How dialogue finally ended a decades-long conflict When Acayo Esther (54) and Auma Dorine (52) found themselves facing each other on the same piece of land, more than just soil was at stake. READ ARTICLE >

Sister Specioza (28) loves to sing. In her hometown of Opit, in northern Uganda, she leads the choir at her parish. She knows everyone who sings. So when someone’s place is suddenly empty READ ARTICLE >

In the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, conflict and inequality continue to shape daily life, especially for women and girls. Through MAnU 2.0 – Mwanamke, Amani na Usalama (Women, Peace and Security), READ ARTICLE >

Youth as drivers of future change Young people make up the largest demographic in East Africa, yet their voices are often absent from decision-making on freedom of religion and belief (FoRB). A new READ ARTICLE >

Women’s voices: essential yet excluded Women are at the heart of peacebuilding in East Africa: mediating conflicts, protecting human rights, and holding communities together. Yet when it comes to decisions about Freedom of READ ARTICLE >

The FoRB–PCVE nexus in East Africa  Violations of freedom of religion and belief (FoRB) often fuel grievances that extremist actors exploit. At the same time, promoting FoRB can reduce marginalization, foster tolerance, and READ ARTICLE >

Local ownership as the key to legitimacy Freedom of religion and belief (FoRB) is firmly embedded in international human rights frameworks. But when presented as a foreign or donor-driven agenda, it often feels READ ARTICLE >

By: Primitivo III Cabanes Ragandang, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (Philippines) “Moros might turn your body into canned sardines,” my mother warned me tearfully as I boarded the jeepney that would take READ ARTICLE >