Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict

What we do

As a member-led network connecting over 250+ civil society organisations worldwide, we champion a network approach to peacebuilding. Concretely, this means we support and empower each other to drive locally-led and locally-owned peacebuilding. We do so by creating vibrant and collaborative learning and exchange spaces.

Find out more and discover the three themes we work on

Locally-led peacebuilding action

We are deeply committed to ensuring local ownership and leadership for sustainable peacebuilding.
Climate security and emerging threats

We firmly believe in putting local leadership and knowledge at the forefront to effectively tackle the pressing challenges of climate change and other...
Inclusion of women and youth peacebuilders

We have unwavering confidence in women and youth as agents of change. Inclusion isn't an afterthought; it's a guiding principle in everything we do.
Our Ways of Working

Local peacebuilders and experts from the GPPAC network share their experience and expertise to strengthen our peacebuilding practices around the world...

26 November 2023

Strong and operational partnerships: Why should the UN work with peacebuilding networks?

In 2003, the UN General Assembly highlighted the importance of the GPPAC network as 'a diverse and inclusive worldwide movement [that] aims to engage...
2 November 2023

Statement for the upcoming informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the existential threats of sea-level rise amidst the climate crisis

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Pacific is recognised as one of the most vulnerable regions to the consequences of the global climate...
31 October 2023

Insights into Multilateral Cooperation on Prevention of Armed Conflict: An Overview of Member States’ Prevention Priorities

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) opened with an invitation to the UN Member States to share their perspectives on...
17 October 2023

Regional Women Mediator Networks create an opportunity to boost intentional and meaningful women’s participation in peace and security

As the 2023 Annual UNSC Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security is fast approaching, it is worth highlighting the opportunity it presents to Member...

Impact of armed conflict worldwide

70.8 million refugees and displaced
people in 2018
$ 14.1 trillion global economic impact
165 violent conflicts
in 2018
77392 conflict related
deaths

We prevent conflict

in 15 regions around the globe

Our members organise themselves in 15 regional networks that determine their own peacebuilding priorities responsive to the needs of their communities. This ensures that our peacebuilding efforts are contextually relevant and locally owned.

What we offer

To our members and partners worldwide.

For more information on our programs,
please contact us.

Cross-regional learning

GPPAC is a global network of locals: We connect for peace!
Partnerships

Conflict prevention is possible if we work together!
Our Expert Groups

Globally, we bring together experts on many different themes.
Expertise

We improve practice through learning exchanges on conflict prevention!