Active Peace in Yemen

Active peace is a term used for when individuals and local and global organizations dedicate their work to advancing peace. Often, these organizations carry out grassroots level projects in the war-torn areas with the purpose of giving direct support to local peacebuilding organizations, projects, activities and individuals. One particularly notable international organization with an extensive history in active peace work is, of course, the UN, known for its international focus and dedication to preserving peace. United Nations is also a leader in promoting peace by way of many different engagements, such as negotiating ceasefires, preserving human rights, and helping out citizens in conflicts where they are often significantly endangered.  
Active peace is being fostered in Yemen. Organizations such as Peace Direct help local organizations in Yemen with projects that aim to foster peace. For example, in 2017, Peace Direct helped a number of pilot projects in Yemen, the purpose of which was exploration of how civil society can support local peacebuilding efforts war torn areas. One project broadcast a series of radio announcements that were promoting peace in the capital, another organized workshops for civil society activists, et cetera. The purpose of these workshops was to come up with ideas on how to strengthen and revitalize communities affected by war. There was also an ‘Art for Peace’ project to raise awareness on how war impacts children. Peace Direct estimates that they reached about 2,600 people directly via these projects and about 200,000 more individuals were estimated to have been reached through radio transmissions.  

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