Search for Common Ground

We’re #hiring a new Manager, Project Implementation in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Track II diplomacy (consisting of informal dialogues among non-governmental or unofficial actors such as academics, religious actors, retired senior officials, or NGOs) has long been a conflict resolution tactic that helps offer an environment where groups that might otherwise have been excluded from peace processes can congregate and build trust while discussing potential solutions. Our founder, John Marks, has written a piece revealing how our engagement with career diplomats in our Track II work has developed over the decades, sharing two examples of successful collaborations. 🔗 Give the article a read to find out more about our Track II diplomacy work in Iran and Macedonia: https://lnkd.in/eSdzBgRa

We’re looking for an intern to join our communications team at our Brussels Headquarters! The intern will contribute to media, social media, and communication-related projects on a range of topics. They will learn about media monitoring for European countries, creating effective social media content, liaising with the press, and organizing meetings and events. A quick overview: 🎓 Must be a current undergraduate student in communications, journalism, or development studies, with internships being a mandatory part of your studies 🗣️ Good working ability in English is required as well as fluency in one of the following languages: German, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian 🕜 Duration: At least 4 months Get the details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dXykwj-R

 In Pakistan, many women carry the heavy burden of exclusion, denied their inheritance rights and a voice in shaping their futures. But a movement is rising—women stepping into their power as peacebuilders. Through our She The Peacebuilder project, these Women Peace Architects are transforming their communities, gaining skills, and amplifying their voices. With an 87% increase in knowledge and over 13,200 lives impacted, they’re proving that what we carry can fuel incredible strength and change: https://lnkd.in/eYrPfG-H

Consultant Opportunity: Endline Evaluation for JISRA. JISRA, a partnership of 50+ civil society organizations in Africa, MENA, Asia, and Europe, seeks a consultant and/or team to lead its endline evaluation (January 2025–March 2026). The evaluation will assess the program’s effectiveness, coherence and sustainability on Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB), intra-, inter-, and extra- religious collaboration, and women and youth participation. A quick overview: 📍 Remote 🗣️ Applicants should be proficient in English and French 📑 Apply by January 3rd, 2025 🔗 Get all the info and apply via our website: https://lnkd.in/eh2zHrC4

Opportunity: We’re seeking a communications firm to amplify our voice! We’re looking for strategic partners to help us leverage on current events through newsjacking, media pitching, and rapid-response content creation with the goal of increasing our visibility and showcasing our expertise in peacebuilding. A quick overview: 🗓️ Project Duration: January 2025 – December 2025 (with potential extension). ⏰ Deadline: January 7, 2025. Priority review for submissions received by December 20, 2024. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eCcbebyW Share this with anybody you think might be interested!

When women are involved in negotiations, peace agreements are 20% more likely to last at least two years and 35% more likely to last at least 15 years. Yet women are largely excluded from peace and reconciliation processes. So how can women participate in these processes? Women-led civil society organizations and groups are often the primary avenue for women to have their say in peacebuilding, yet these organizations tend to be underfunded and fragmented. Discover key lessons for effectively supporting local women-led organizations and increasing their access to decision-making and recommendations on how donors, international implementers, and governments can support equitable partnerships to increase programming impact and durability in our issue brief!   🔗 Read the issue brief here: https://lnkd.in/e6ie7ccE

We are proud to join 70 organisations from across the globe and diverse sectors in launching a unified call for increased funding for global development and climate action in the next long-term EU budget (#MFF) for 2028–2034. With crises like conflict, climate change, inequality, pandemics, and humanitarian challenges worsening, the EU must prioritize increased funding for development, humanitarian assistance, climate action, and conflict prevention. Why it matters: 🔹The interconnected challenges of climate change, conflict, and pandemics threaten global stability and equity. 🔹 Investing in preparedness, climate adaptation, and resilience saves lives and prevents future crises. 🔹A rights-based, sustainable approach will address root causes of fragility and forced displacement. International partners are welcome to participate and will gain access to regular briefings, insights, and opportunities to take action. 📢 Join us! Let’s work together to secure an ambitious #EUBudget! 🔗 http://www.mffhub.org

This December, as the U.S. takes the presidency of the UN Security Council, Women, Peace, and Security are at the forefront. Yesterday, Sudanese activist and Search for Common Ground partner Tahani Abbas addressed the UNSC, emphasizing the vital role of women in peacebuilding. Tahani shared her insights on supporting women in dialogue processes and ensuring their participation before, during, and after crises. Let’s amplify her call to action: protect and support women on the frontlines, invest in women peacebuilders, and partner with young women to shape a peaceful future for Sudan. Watch her statement here: https://lnkd.in/em_9ak44

Discover some of the key outcomes from COP29 in our latest video 👇 During this year’s COP, we worked with peer NGOs to integrate peace into the climate agenda. While we made some progress, challenges remain. Looking toward COP30, we must continue to prioritize approaches that go beyond just reducing emissions to actions that also help foster peace, as addressing these shared challenges together will be key to creating solutions that last.