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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Apr 25

🌍 The Challenges Forum Partnership is growing!

We are thrilled to welcome the KAIPTC as our newest partner. Their leadership and regional insights from West Africa will enrich the partnership’s shared mission to strengthen #PeaceOperations.

See you in Ghana for #CAF25Accra!

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Apr 24

Today on the International #Multilateralism & #DiplomacyDay for Peace, we spotlight one of its clearest expressions: UN Peace Operations.

From #CAF24Berlin, hear how innovation and reform in governing #PeaceOperations can strengthen our collective responses to conflict 🕊️

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 18

☑️"Accountability should to a higher degree be shared between the UN #SecurityCouncil, host countries & #peaceoperations..."

📜The key takeaways from #CAF24Berlin
👉 bit.ly/3VIf9J2

unpacking the #PactfortheFuture &
ahead of #PeacekeepingMinisterial
🙌co-host: @zif.bsky.social

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 17

🗣️Two day's engaged discussions on what the Next Generation of #PeaceOperations could look like

💡Get the highlights from #CAF24Berlin -
☑️Unlock our sharp Key Takeaways👇
🔗https://bit.ly/3VIf9J2

🤝 @zif.bsky.social
@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social
@unpeacebuilding.bsky.social
#PactfortheFuture

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 10

🎙️Valuable perspectives on #peaceoperations being part of a larger #peacebuilding echosystem, raised by ASG Spehar during the #CAF24Berlin discussions.
📰Stay tuned for the Annual Forum's key takeaways this week!

UN Peacebuilding @unpeacebuilding.bsky.social · Dec 6

This week, ASG for Peacebuilding Support Elizabeth Spehar @elizabethspehar.bsky.social, visited Berlin for the CAF24, focusing on "Shaping the Next Generation of Peace Operations." She joined USG Jean-Pierre Lacroix on a High-Level Panel to discuss the future of peace operations.

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 10

#HumanRights play a crucial role in preventing conflict, addressing the underlying causes of inequality, discrimination & injustice.

Protecting human rights isn’t just ethical - it’s essential for a fair, inclusive & peaceful world!

#OurRightsForTheFuture #HumanRightsDay #Peace

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 6

📜"I leave Berlin brimming with new ideas about #peacekeeping, wonderful new connections, & more hope for the future."
🌟A quote from one participant, framing our visual highlights from #CAF24Berlin!
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@zif.bsky.social
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#peaceoperations #Pactforthefuture #peacesecurity

CAF24 - Throwbacks to Berlin

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Zentrum für Internationale Friedenseinsätze (ZIF) @zif.bsky.social · Dec 5

📷A picture is worth a 1000 words. Here are some impressions from 2 days of #debate and #discussion from the Challenges Annual Forum 2024 in Berlin.
🫶Thanks to all partners, especially our co-hosts #ChallengesForum @challengesforum.bsky.social, without whom the conference would not be reality!

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Zentrum für Internationale Friedenseinsätze (ZIF) @zif.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thank you for another insightful day at #CAF24Berlin @challengesforum.bsky.social !
One of today's take-aways...
▶️The General Assembly and member states have but some powerful means to shape not only mandates but as well to decide on a greater variety conflict resolution tools!

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

The #PeaceBuildingCommission is the only UN body that has a youth & a gender action plan, which could be further levelled.
Closing conversation at #CAF24Berlin , with ElizabethSpehar, ASG @unpeacebuilding.bsky.social highlighting the importance of inclusion & informal consultations.
bit.ly/3V1sNXs

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

#Peaceoperations can only be succesful in the full conflict circle.
Susanne Baumann, State Secretary, German Federal Foreign Office looks forward to a #PeacekeepingMinisterial 2025 in Berlin, where we can also discuss root causes of conflict.
☑️#CAF24Berlin
#peacekeeping #Pactforthefuture #peace

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

Join our last session here at #CAF24Berlin!
👉 bit.ly/3V1sNXs
Reflecting on2⃣ days discussions on #peaceoperations.

🎙️ Susanne Baumann, USG Lacroix, ASG Spehar, Astrid Irrgang at @zif.bsky.social @benoitpylyser.bsky.social
@unpeacekeeping.bsky.social @unpeacekeeping.bsky.social

Challenges Annual Forum 2024 - YouTube

This year’s Challenges Annual Forum will gather partners and key stakeholders to discuss how to strengthen international peace and security and lay the found...

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

Last session of #CAF24Berlin!

Closing conversation summarising and reflecting on the knowledge shared the last 2⃣ days.

Speakers: Susanne Baumann, @lacroixun.bsky.social, Elizabeth Spehar, Astrid Irrgang, Benoit Pylyser

Moderator: Per Olsson Fridh

👉 bit.ly/3V1sNXs

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

UN Peacebuilding @unpeacebuilding.bsky.social · Dec 3

UN ASG Elizabeth Spehar was delighted to discuss 'Shaping the Next Generation of Peace Operations' at the #ChallengesForum, hosted by ZIF today in Berlin, focusing on operationalizing the Pact for the Future and sustainably building peace at the country level. #CAF24Berlin

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

Would an enlarged #SecurityCouncil be more effective on agreeing & mandating future #peaceoperations?
And are there other options for what the #GeneralAssembly could do more?

🎙️Thought-provoking morning discussions at #CAF24Berlin
🎬👉 bit.ly/3V1sNXs moderated by @karinlandgren.bsky.social

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 4

❗️Happening NOW❗️

Our #CAF24Berlin session on understanding potential shifts and their impact on future #peaceoperations

Speakers: Alexander Marschik, Erica Gaston, Major General BK Sharma, Paul-Simon Handy, and Mona Ali Khalil

Moderator: @karinlandgren.bsky.social

👉 bit.ly/3V1sNXs

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

Ending a truly inspiring day 1⃣ at #CAF24Berlin
Looking at how #peaceoperations can improve trust with host countries:
Asmau Benzies Leo ED at CENGAIN highligths the need to respect local culture, honest host country conversations, & for reg. organisations to be proactive.

See you tomorrow at 9 am!

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Zentrum für Internationale Friedenseinsätze (ZIF) @zif.bsky.social · Dec 3

What's your take on... conflict (resolution) #trends, Almut Wieland-Karimi?
That's her top4️⃣

#peaceoperations
#CAF24Berlin @challengesforum.bsky.social

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

Heading in to the key feature of #CAF24Berlin –
Constructive collaborative group discussions.
Taking place in form of
3⃣Innovation Labs:
- Sustainable Political Solutions for Successful Peace Operations
- Operationalising Adaptable & Effective Peace Operations
- Strategic Coherence in Peacebuilding

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

Starting now at #CAF24Berlin: It takes a village looking at shaping partnerships for sustaining peace.
Explore this additional paper, on the African Perspective on the Future of Peace Operations by SebaIssa from CCCPA providing crucial perspectives:
👉 challengesforum.org/wp-content/u...

Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

❗️Happening NOW❗️ at #CAF24Berlin

Exploring partnerships for #sustainingpeace. How do we forge inclusive partnerships?

Speakers: @sanambna.bsky.social, Melanie Hauenstein, Cosmin Dobran, Anita Kiki Gbeho, Seif Kandeel

Moderated by Wendy MacClinchy

👉https://bit.ly/3V1sNXs

Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

#Peaceoperations - is an important tool, but must be part of a larger #peacebuilding ecosystem.
🎙️Interesting discussion at #CAF24Berlin, highlighting
- the need for host country trust, new partnerships, justice, recommitment to prevention & the need for #UNSC reform, for acceptance of missions.

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Zentrum für Internationale Friedenseinsätze (ZIF) @zif.bsky.social · Dec 3

„You are oxygen for our hearts!“ - ZIF director Astrid Irrgang welcomes over 100 intl participants to #CAF24Berlin. What a crowd to discuss the future of #peaceclass="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#peaceoperations!
She calls for our common responsibility to shape this conflict resolution tool.
#peace @challengesforum.bsky.social

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

❗️Happening NOW❗️at #CAF24Berlin
🤔How do we ensure political & strategic prerequisites for successful #peaceoperations?
💻Follow live stream with
USG Lacroix, Jonathan-Titus Williams, ASG Spehar, Richard Addo Gyane, Bintou Keita
bit.ly/3V1sNXs
Moderated by Per Olsson Fridh

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Challenges Forum @challengesforum.bsky.social · Dec 3

2⃣A peace box with many tools, beyond #Peacekeeping and special political missions
3⃣ We'll see multitude of actors, with more non-state actors
4⃣ Smaller missions, but perhaps smarter ones.