The article stresses the need for approaches tailored to the specific context. It advocates for local ownership of programs and urges a focus on addressing the root causes of conflicts. International NGOs, such as the Mennonite Central Committee, are acknowledged for their role in supporting local initiatives. Additionally, the article calls for the United States government to invest in nonviolent peacebuilding mechanisms, targeting local actors and embracing contextually sensitive approaches. Published by Nigeria Working Group (Congressional Briefing Document 2024)
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The United States’ Nigeria Policy: An equitable and collaborative partnership with Nigerian local actors is inevitable and imperative.
Posted by charleyblogging on March 29, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/29/the-united-states-nigeria-policy-an-equitable-and-collaborative-partnership-with-nigerian-local-actors-is-inevitable-and-imperative/
Shifting power dynamics, localization, and decolonization: Implications for community-based peacebuilding
The article articulates and explores emerging peacebuilding ideas and tools linked to localization and decolonization…advances in the field reflective of our rapidly changing world. Also, it affirms that international and local NGO relationships are historically complex and multi-layered. Local/national (internal) and international (external) dynamics are exacerbated by policies, economics and other aspects of context. Inevitably, the shadows of the legacy of Colonialism are still embedded in the structures and systems where we work. In the field of international development, many of us seek to transform these harmful structures, systems, and dynamics into a new era. Published by The Movement for Community-led Development (December 4, 2023). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/shifting-power-dynamics-localization-and-decolonization-implications-for-community-based-peacebuilding/
Weaponized Peace Is Not Genuine Peace
The article offers an overview of distinction between human security and wellbeing. It affirms the importance of localized or community led approaches to transforming root causes of violence, which are unique to that context or community. Also, at the core of Nigeria’s many challenges is severed trust in relationships. Rather than prioritizing a military response, both the Nigerian and U.S. governments should focus their efforts on humanitarian assistance and support for local nonviolent alternatives that prevent violence and help to build bridges and trust. These nonmilitarized approaches would tackle root causes and lead to a more secure and healthy civil society. Published by ThirdWay (February 2, 2018). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/weaponized-peace-is-not-genuine-peace/
My Neighbor, Boko Haram: We can’t end violent extremism with more violence.My Neighbor, Boko Haram:
The article expresses an in-depth personal experience and reflection on how polarization along religious and ethnic lines by politicians led to divisions, suspicion and hatred in communities. Disputes about religious freedom, resource control, and citizenship led to violent conflicts at the local and state levels in Nigeria. Also, many religious sites were desecrated. The article proffers a more humanized and holistic approach to addressing the Boko Haram conflict. Published by Sojourners (March 2017). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 27, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/27/my-neighbor-boko-haram-we-cant-end-violent-extremism-with-more-violence-my-neighbor-boko-haram/
Would a peacebuilding strategy respond to Nigeria’s unanswered questions?
The article calls for a comprehensive strategy for building peace and reconciliation in Nigeria – and which puts local voices at the centre. Published by Peace Direct in peaceinsight.org (10 Oct 2014). Read more
Posted by charleyblogging on March 26, 2024
https://charlbiorah.blog/2024/03/26/would-a-peacebuilding-strategy-respond-to-nigerias-unanswered-questions/
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