Examples of Dialogue Processes and Workshop Facilitation Mandates

Capacity-Building Training for Darfur Negotiators

Mandated by: Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (UNDPA)
Year: 2010, completed
Content: Contribution of swisspeace to the organization and conduct of training seminars for Darfur negotiators in Doha, Qatar. 

Expert Workshop on Mediating Ceasefire and Cessation of Hostilities Agreements

Mandated by: Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (UNDPA)
Year: 2010, completed
Content: Contribution to a workshop for international experts with political, military, legal and human rights background. The objectives were to build a community of practice to support the development of ceasefire agreements in peace processes and to develop in-depth guidance material for mediators. 

Potential and Limitations of NGO Mediators

Mandated by: Irish Aid
Year: 2009, completed
Content: swisspeace organized a consultation process of NGO mediators. This process served as basis for inputs to the UN Secretary-General's report on mediation published in April 2009.

Policy Dialogue on Implementation of Swiss NAP 1325

Mandated by: various NGOs
Year: ongoing since 2003
Content: swisspeace is involved in gender mainstreaming through networking with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and promoting an inclusive dialogue with Swiss NGOs. swisspeace also provides advice and inputs on organizational adaptation and strategies regarding gender mainstreaming as well as trainings.