Publications & reports
"Women Leadership: Operational Opportunities and Challenges" policy brief, stems from talking circles among women facilitated by the Life & Peace Institute, illuminating the gender disparities in political participation and leadership in…
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Lessons From a Pilot Micro-Grant Initiative
In 2022, LPI launched a micro-grant initiative in Nairobi, Kenya. The initiative aspired to simplify grant processes to make financial resources more accessible and relevant to small community-based organisations. We accompanied this…
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EMPOWERING WOMEN IN PEACE MEDIATION FOR LASTING PEACE IN SOUTH SUDAN
This case study examines women’s involvement in peace mediation processes in South Sudan and the barriers they face. Despite the recognized importance of women’s participation, challenges persist in bringing women to the negotiation table…
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Perceptions, Experiences and Knowledge of Urban Violence in Nairobi
This research investigates diverse perspectives and perceptions on urban violence in Nairobi. In this study, men and women are viewed as perpetrators and victims of violence. The study concludes by making some recommendations to address…
While the borders are vital in defining sovereign states, the communities living in these areas are regularly neglected and marginalised within their local and national political systems as well as in regional and continental forums.…
This study explores how communities experience climate change and develop coping mechanisms. It looks at possible climate security solutions and shows how all actors must work together to address these threats, as no single community has…
Analysing Resilience: A Peace and Conflict Model
The Resilience in Conflict Analysis Toolkit (RCAT) aims to provide a series of activities by which organisations seeking to engage in development contexts can understand and further enhance existing strengths within communities. Equally,…
Celebrating the dedication of LPI’s women peacebuilders
Since our primary way of working is in collaborative partnership, especially with local civil society, particularly women, in this limited edition, we will celebrate the dedication and achievements of LPI’s very own women peacebuilders to…