Though much progress has been made elevating Protection of Civilians (PoC) on the international agenda and institutionalizing these commitments in mandates, policies and practices, missions continue to struggle to protect civilians in practice.
The Human Security Survey (HSS) is a survey methodology developed by PAX which includes a series of complementary activities, including population-based research, community engagement, and advocacy.
The search for a truly citizen-centered Europe can only be a joint effort of many: the EU bodies, the EU member states, but also civil society organisations, local governments and local citizens’ initiatives can and must contribute.
In 2019 and beginning of 2020, PAX carried out the Pilot Project Early Warning / Early Action (EW/EA). The project was a cooperation between the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), 1GNC and the Common Effort Community, with PAX acting as the project coordinator.
Every September starting in 1967, PAX organises the national Peace Week. Together with thousands of people throughout Netherlands, we show that there is a better way. Everyone can contribute to peace!
The Story of a Refugee project gives faces to the refugees from Syria and contributes to a mutual understanding between Syrian and Dutch youth.
In the Netherlands, PAX works on a peaceful and inclusive society, along with involved citizens. PAX understands that true social change is only possible when people promote and support it. The network of local peace groups, the PAX Embassies for Peace, work to obtain peace and connection in Dutch society.
During the last few years PAX has focused on memorialization and shared narratives in the Western Balkans (Kosovo, Serbia, BiH and Croatia). Inclusive Memory Initiatives are increasingly important for the Western Balkans, as they directly challenge the dominant ethno-nationalist narratives that the political elites continue to promote.
PAX supports the survivors of the Srebrenica massacre and the next of kin of those who perished. It supports their campaigns for truth and justice, joins in the annual commemoration in Srebrenica and supports were useful dialogue between former Dutch battalion members and Srebrenica survivors and widows, to increase feelings of recognition, foster mutual understanding and to help to deal with traumas on all sides. The Srebrenica Memorial Center is an important partner in all this work.
PAX works with local civil society to bring citizens together to address challenges of common interest such as poor governance, a weak rule of law and the unresolved legacy of violent conflict.
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