Africa
In Africa, peace organisation PAX works in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and the borderlands with Uganda and Kenya. Our programmes in Africa focus on encouraging dialogue between ethnic groups, and between citizens and their governments.

Safeguarding the human rights of imprisoned terrorism suspects in Burkina Faso
In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, PAX supports the monitoring of the human rights situation of imprisoned terrorism suspects. The project addresses abuses in the prison system that are a contributing factor to radicalization in the long run.

Engaging youth to support peace dialogues in Burkina Faso
In central Burkina Faso, PAX works with local youth to bring traditional chiefs from different communities together to engage in peace talks. In the long term, the project contributes to reducing intercommunal conflict related to stigmatization and land use.

Women against radicalisation and violent extremism in Burkina Faso
In northern Burkina Faso, PAX supports female leaders in speaking out against radicalization and violent extremism. The long-term goal of the project is to reduce recruitment into armed groups that are ravaging the region and wield particular influence over boys and men.

Oil Extraction in South Sudan
PAX works for justice and peace in South Sudan’s oil producing areas, we’ve been doing so since 2001.

Kuron Peace Village in South Sudan
South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya: Peace dialogue and reconciliation
Peace & Sports

Women and Girls for Change: Building sustainable peace and gender equality in South Sudan
Women as Leaders & Political Participants in South Sudan

Human Security Survey South Sudan

Addressing Masculinities in LRA affected Communities

Restoring trust between state and society in DR Congo

Peace from Below: Women Peace Tables in Bentiu, South Sudan
Wij werken in de volgende landen:
DR Congo
In the DR Congo, PAX operates in Ituri and Haut Uele. There we support local peace committees, facilitate dialogue between civilians, government and army about security problems and we carry out research on resources, arms and land conflicts.
South Sudan
PAX's South Sudan programme aims at dialogue between the various population groups in South Sudan and between the governments and their citizens.