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‘Connecting the Dots’
Human Rights in Peacebuilding: Exploring Needs and Experiences of Policymakers and Practitioners
Authors: Cagla Demirel and Johanna Mannergren
This report discusses the nuances of a potential nexus between human rights and peacebuilding, and seeks to unravel how those at the forefront of policy and practice perceive and operationalise the link between these two fields. The report also identifies key skills needed to work in peace and human rights institutions and organisations. Based on insights gathered through expert interviews, the report highlights key issues such as the interconnectedness of human rights and peacebuilding, the importance of timing in intervening in conflicts, the potential for coordination between different actors, and the relationship between local and international actors. In addition, essential competencies for future practitioners emerged, such as an understanding of conflict dynamics, analytical skills and familiarity with humanitarian systems. In addition, the report presents real-life examples provided by experts that provide rich content for simulation games that can enhance students’ applied knowledge and critical thinking skills. We argue that by incorporating these insights and competencies into curriculum revision, educators can better prepare students to deal effectively with ethical dilemmas and operational challenges. As a result, this report contributes to efforts to create a more just and peaceful world by identifying successful strategies for further development in this area.
Cite as: Demirel, Cagla and Johanna Mannergren 2025. ‘Connecting the Dots’ – Human Rights in Peacebuilding: Exploring Needs and Experiences of Policymakers and Practitioners. SHARINPEACE Report #2.2
Disclaimer: The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use, which may be made of the information contained therein.
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Simulating Human Rights in Peacebuilding SHARINPEACE
Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships, 2021-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000031133
