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Archives: Sudan
Archives: Sudan

We invite you to be part of our upcoming webinar titled: Overview and Lessons for Peacebuilding from the Relationships Foundation International (RFI) initiative in Sudan (1999-2003). March 25th at 1pm (GMT).

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The Beginnings of RPI 
The Beginnings of RPI 

The start of RPI goes back to the start of NPI from which RPI evolved, and the start of NPI goes back to August of 1986 when South Africa was still living under the system of apartheid.  I made my first trip to South Africa with my wife, to visit my aunt who lived on a farm near Pietermaritzburg. I was still living in the afterglow of the defeat of Mrs Thatcher on the subject of Sunday shopping through a campaign which I had helped to organise. This had occurred in April of that year.   When I… Read More »The Beginnings of RPI 

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Building Bridges: A Fresh Approach to Peacebuilding in Ukraine through a phased Dnipro/Dnieper/Dniepr Consultation Process
Building Bridges: A Fresh Approach to Peacebuilding in Ukraine through a phased Dnipro/Dnieper/Dniepr Consultation Process

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has caused untold human suffering and damage.  An end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would see a significant peace dividend, not only for Russia and Ukraine, but for the wider international economy. A key focus for to realise this peace dividend could be the Dniepro/Dnieper/Dniepr river which bisects the 1991 territory of Ukraine but continues upstream through Belarus and into Poland  It is proposed that a focus for peaceful cooperation, following an armistice, would be to create a broader, more sustainable framework for post-war reconstruction focused on cooperation on the Dnipro/Dnieper/Dniepr.  This would… Read More »Building Bridges: A Fresh Approach to Peacebuilding in Ukraine through a phased Dnipro/Dnieper/Dniepr Consultation Process

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Peacebuilding in a War-Torn World: an Interview as part of  ‘Life in The Round’
Peacebuilding in a War-Torn World: an Interview as part of  ‘Life in The Round’

In the following interview, we delve into the heart and mind of Dr Michael Schluter. From the trenches of apartheid to the aftermath of genocide, from the delicate diplomacy in the Korean Peninsula to the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine, his testimony is one of relentless pursuit of peace through the power of relationships and faith. Let’s begin by exploring the conversation behind such a commitment to international peacebuilding.  It is difficult to recognise the severe impact of conflict and war on the wellbeing of men, women and children. This is true in Israel and Gaza, Russia and Ukraine,… Read More »Peacebuilding in a War-Torn World: an Interview as part of  ‘Life in The Round’

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An International NGO
based in Switzerland

Relational Peacebuilding Initiatives is a Swiss Association established in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It facilitates behind the scenes consultations which aim to help turn major political conflicts into lasting and satisfactory settlements.

Relational Peacebuilding Initiatives

RPI is a Swiss Association established in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It facilitates behind the scenes consultations which aim to help turn major political conflicts into lasting and satisfactory settlements.

Through multiple experiences of peacebuilding initiatives in South Africa, Rwanda, Sudan and Ukraine, RPI has developed a Track Two peacebuilding methodology which is applicable in many conflict-situations around the world.

The centre of our research is Cambridge and the centre of our diplomacy is Geneva.

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