Panel Discussions - May 14, 2010

Holmes: Current Humanitarian Response “Doesn’t Fit the World”

“It’s clearer and clearer that the current model of humanitarian response doesn’t fit the world as it really exists,” said John Holmes, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs during an IPI panel discussion. Mr. Holmes was referring to his organization’s lack of response to some long-term humanitarian needs.  

Panel Discussions - May 07, 2010

What Role for Internally Displaced Persons in Peace Processes?

Parties and mediators should engage with internally displaced persons throughout the peace process, said Walter Kälin, the Representative of the UN Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, at an IPI policy forum on May 7th.  

Policy Papers - October 19, 2009

IPI Publishes New Report on Mediation and Peace Processes

Christoph Mikulaschek, Lead Rapporteur

Today more than ever before, armed conflicts are likely to end in mediated settlements.  

Policy Papers - July 15, 2009

Peacebuilding: IPI Blue Paper no. 10

Jenna Slotin, Lead Rapporteur

Peacebuilding involves implementing a range of reconstruction and reform efforts in some of the most fragile, fluid, and unpredictable environments.