Peacebuilding is the set of initiatives by diverse actors, including civil society, to address the root causes of violence and protect civilians before, during, and after violent conflict.
For many years, U.S. nonprofit organizations have helped pave the way for peace by bringing fighting factions together and providing alternatives to violence as a means of redressing grievances. Unfortunately, the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project (HLP) upheld the law defining prohibited “material support” of terrorism to include conflict prevention and resolution activities aimed at getting terrorist groups to lay down their arms.
This page contains information on Peacebuilding, as well as Countering Violent Extremism programs and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration.
Featured Resources
The Charity & Security Network Joins 80 U.S. Organizations to Call for Permanent Gaza Ceasefire; Warn Against Regional War
Groups representing veterans, national security experts, peace advocates, human rights defenders and more call on the Biden administration to prioritize pathways for diplomacy amid ongoing tensions throughout the Middle East. Washington, D.C. – Today, the
ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide, Stops Short of Demanding a Ceasefire
By Katherine Tomaszewski The Hague, Netherlands - On Jan. 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an order containing provisional measures directing Israel to prevent acts of genocide under the 1948 Convention
C&SN Statement on the Conflict in Palestine and Israel: Safe and Secure Access for Humanitarian Aid and Peacebuilding Processes Must Be Maintained
Following the eruption of violence taking place in Palestine and Israel since Oct. 7, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN) is deeply saddened by the considerable loss of civilian lives and emphasizes the importance of
C&SN Presents at PeaceCon 2023: U.S. Material Support Prohibition to Terrorist Organizations Undermines Peacebuilding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RrzLtwLaIc On May 5, 2023, the Charity & Security Network (C&SN), in partnership with the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) and the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), presented at PeaceCon 2023 a session
Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill to Repeal and Replace Problematic Counter-terrorism Law
Washington, D.C., Apr. 7, 2023 - Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Representative (Rep.) Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) introduced a bill which would repeal and replace the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military
Iraq Invasion at 20 Years: The Overlooked Burdens on Civil Society
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. bombing and subsequent invasion of Iraq. Our nation’s two decade entanglement there has led to both short-term reflexive events, from worldwide anti-war protests to oil market