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“Historic moment” – CMI CEO welcomes Pekka Haavisto as UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan

“Digital peacemaking” terminology: an introductory guide

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CMI Insight: Peace as a power play – Mediation in an era of disorder

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Principles, pragmatism or both? A critical debate about EU peacemaking

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The 2025 CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding: from regional insights to global action

Bridging technology and peacemaking at the marking of CMI’s 25 years

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Gagauzia: CMI strengthens women’s role in peacebuilding and local dialogue

CMI Insight: Youth-Led Mobilisation in Sudan

CSO–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding: Lessons from Geneva

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Moldova: Intellectual games championship highlights CMI’s dialogue work

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Tampere Peace Day 2025: How do we build peace in an age of militarism?

Marking 25 years of CMI with hope, wisdom and the principles of Martti Ahtisaari

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Reflections on the EU Youth, Peace and Security Conference 2025

CMI launches ‘Help Us Keep The Night Silent’ film

Training on conflict analysis and conflict resolution for ASEAN Secretariat

CMI launches National Center for Multilingual Education to promote diversity and inclusive learning in the Republic of Moldova

Annual High-Level Dialogue: EU Peacemaking and Principled Pragmatism

CMI contributes to EU mediation discussions and presents recommendations to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas

CMI x Finnish Tech: How technology can support peacemaking efforts

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Ten years of Youth, Peace and Security: CMI joins young peacebuilders and partners in Brussels

AI in peacebuilding and mediation: what does responsible use look like?

CMI brings together world’s leading experts in Helsinki to explore the possibilities of peace mediation in the era of disorder

Women, Peace and Security - UN Security Council Open Debate, 20 October 2022, UN Headquarters in New York. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.

Women, Peace and Security in a changing global order: rethinking participation, protection and mediation practice

Travel diary, New York: Light behind the clouds

CMI’s Hanna Klinge joins jury for 2026 Minna Canth Award

25 Years of CMI

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Dialogue in Helsinki highlights shared challenges and opportunities for the Horn of Africa

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President Ahtisaari recognised at International Peace and Security Awards in Tanzania

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CMI:n kehittämä Kiista-peli opettaa nuorille väkivallattomia tapoja ratkaista ristiriitoja

Elenia and CMI launch a partnership

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CMI supports civil society in South Sudan to build peace from the ground up

WPS event

25 years of Resolution 1325: CMI hosts discussion on Finland’s role in advancing WPS agenda

Palestinian women participate in new CMI initiative

Strengthening young Palestinian women’s roles in conflict resolution and political life

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Travel Diary: Beyond the Table: Legacy, Practice and Notes for the Future

Fatimah Zahrah from ASEAN Youth Forum: “The personal connects us across borders”

Helsinki+50: CMI hosts peacebuilding and mediation panel at conference marking OSCE’s origins

Honouring Martti Ahtisaari and looking to the future: A summary of CMI’s Legacy Seminars

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CMI’s updated Strategy 2030 strengthens our impact on peace

Former VP of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla giving a speech.

Regional leaders urge stronger cooperation in Southeast Asia and globally

Annual Report 2024 [PDF]

Annual Report 2024: Contributions to peace in the most challenging environments

CMI takes strategic steps to advance women’s representation in Sudan’s ceasefire and political processes

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Jakarta Legacy Seminar to explore the future of peacemaking through experiences from Southeast Asia

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Mabel van Oranje joins the CMI Board

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Travel Diary: From Chisinau, Moldova to Geneva, Switzerland – following a Legacy of Peace

Travel diary: 60 years of relations in the land where Ahtisaari’s diplomatic journey began

Amplifying youth voices in conflict zones: AI for inclusive dialogue in Yemen

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Peacemaking in a fragmented world: why building bridges matters more than ever

President of Kosovo on the podium speaking.

President of Kosovo reflected on Ahtisaari’s legacy as global experts convened in Geneva to discuss the intersection of peace mediation and humanitarian diplomacy

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Six decades of peacemaking in Tanzania honoured at Martti Ahtisaari Legacy Seminar

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Moldovan Delegation Explores Autonomy and Governance in Finland Through the Åland Islands Model

Peace is a question of will.

Leading experts and heads of state convene at the upcoming Martti Ahtisaari Legacy Seminars in Tanzania and Switzerland to discuss peace, leadership, and the future of mediation

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In times of rising conflict, UN High-Level Seminar showcases inclusive approaches to peace mediation

Ahtisaari Legacy seminar at UN

Martti Ahtisaari Legacy seminar at UN highlights role of dialogue in fragmented world

CMI Insight: Contextualising support for women’s political agency in peace processes: learning from Yemen

Juan Manuel Santos and Sanna Marin discuss peacemaking at CMI’s UN seminar

Marko Ahtisaari Speaking at the Freedom Park

Travel Diary: Honouring Martti Ahtisaari’s Legacy in Pretoria and Reflecting on Peace and Reconciliation

Aktia and CMI launch partnership

Front page of the Annex to CMI Strategy 2030

A Strategic Revision for CMI

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Peacemaking Efforts and Shrinking Diplomatic Space: Where and what is Dialogue in the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy

Konecranes supports sustainable peace by donating to CMI’s Peace Fund

Janne Taalaksen puhe Valtiopäivien avajaisissa 5.2.2025

Peacemaking in the New World Order: Reflecting on a Changing Landscape of Conflict Resolution

CMI Insight: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Peacemaking: Building Resilience among Sudanese Women

Carving a space for women in Yemeni politics

CMI’s High-Level Dialogue on Peacemaking Efforts and Shrinking Diplomatic Space: Where and what is Dialogue in the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy?

The 2024 EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation highlights the importance of partnerships

Tampere Peace Day 2024: Rethinking Peace in a Fragmented World

Travel diary: Martti Ahtisaari’s legacy and Europe’s renewed call to peace

CMI Insight: Harnessing EU Enlargement for Peace – Moldova’s Path to Membership

Advancing inclusive political agency in Yemen

CMI stays strongly committed to the UN Global Compact

CMI’s 20 years in Brussels: a brief history

Mediators discuss gender-inclusive peace amid pushback on women’s rights

Martti Ahtisaari’s living legacy

Martti Ahtisaari in memoriam: Friends and partners reflect on the need to continue his work for peace

Peace is a question of will: Watch our new video on President Ahtisaari’s legacy

Travel diary: CMI launches Martti Ahtisaari Legacy Seminars

Independent evaluation: CMI’s work ever more relevant and valuable

CMI launches global event series on President Ahtisaari’s legacy and the future of peacemaking

Supporting efforts for peace in the Middle East

Working towards a lasting peace for Ukraine

CMI and the EU: A thriving partnership

Getting to know Gagauzia: new campaign aims to raise awareness on the autonomous region in Moldova

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The scale and culture of waging peace

Shaping the future of peacemaking

CMI is looking for suppliers of PeaceTech software solutions

Sound of Peace: Diplomats Convene at Savonlinna Opera Festival for High-Level Discussions

Sixth National Dialogues Conference finds solutions to a world of polycrisis

CMI’s 2023 Annual Report: Advancing peace in challenging circumstances

Annual Report 2023

How young women see the future of Palestine

Oskari Eronen CMI’s new Chief Programme Officer

CMI Insight: The EU peace project in a geopolitical era

One year on, the war in Sudan is spiralling out of control: “The conflict needs a political solution”

Top peace mediators gather in Oslo to strengthen women’s inclusion in peace processes

Yemen’s women connect at CMI workshop

Chief Programme Officer of CMI Ville Brummer to be appointed Director of Peace Mediation in President Stubb’s cabinet

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Marko Ahtisaari becomes new Chair of the CMI Board

Future(s) of cyberpeace: Foresight and digital technology in peace mediation

Unpacking the EU’s role in peacebuilding

CMI responds to false claims of concealed subsidies and cover-up

Women’s role, Martti Ahtisaari, and a changing landscape — CMI’s 2023 in review

CMI Insight: Pioneering the digital frontier

Finnish foundations make major donations to the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Fund

International Gender Equality Prize highlights role of Afghan women

CMI High-Level Dialogue on “Where is Peace in the New European Security Architecture?” 19 January 2024

Tampere Peace Day: how should peacemakers adapt to a turbulent world?

Tampere Peace Day brings together research and practice to tackle global challenges

Highlights from CMI’s Peace Debate

AI analyses 900 memories of President Ahtisaari — this is Martti as the people saw him

A petition to appeal for a significant donation to the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Fund was submitted to the Chairpersons of all Finland’s parliamentary groups

CMI election debate puts peace at the heart of Finland’s presidential election

Honour the memory of President Ahtisaari by donating to the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Fund

Major milestones of Martti Ahtisaari’s career

Virtual statue of Martti Ahtisaari from words of remembrance at Helsinki’s Musiikkitalo

CMI launches President Martti Ahtisaari memorial webpage

Martti Ahtisaari 1937-2023 (sv)

Martti Ahtisaari 1937—2023

Martti Ahtisaari, Finlands tidigare president och mottagare av Nobels fredspris, har avlidit

Martti Ahtisaari, former Finnish president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has passed away

EU Community of Practice discusses peace mediation in a changing environment

CMI Insight: Navigating the storm: Towards common security in the Horn of Africa

World crises must not remain in the shadows – new opportunities for the EU in peace mediation

Statement: Sudanese civilian leaders call for increased efforts to end the war

Nominate a candidate for the 2023 International Gender Equality Prize

Nominate a candidate for the 2023 International Gender Equality Prize

CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation organised a workshop with representatives from Yemeni political parties in Amman, Jordan.

الأحزاب اليمنية تعمل على بناء توافق شامل حول الحياة السياسية في اليمن

CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation organised a workshop with representatives from Yemeni political parties in Amman, Jordan.

Yemeni parties work to build inclusive consensus over political life in Yemen

CMI Insight: Iraq 20 years after the invasion

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2022

25 years of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland

Digital inclusion in peace processes – no silver bullet, but a major opportunity

The long journey of Sudanese women from the margins of politics to influential roles in official processes Women in Sudan have played a key part in historic uprisings, which have led to major developments in advancing their competence as agents for change. However, a lack of real political will and support have hindered women’s effective leadership and inclusion. Women’s meaningful participation is essential for sustainable peace and democracy in Sudan.

CMI Insight: The long journey of Sudanese women from the margins of politics to influential roles in official processes

Exploring approaches to peace in turbulent times

Peace mediators discussed gender inclusive peace processes during challenging time for women’s rights

CMI Insight: Recognising Women’s Political Agency – Beyond Advocacy to Inclusion

It all comes down to building trust – CMI advisor Jan Erik Wilhelmsen reflects on a lifetime of peacemaking

Sudanese women are working to translate the demands of the revolution to concrete changes

Young women are redefining activism across the world – we interviewed three of them about their work

Russia’s invasion one year on – What are Ukrainians’ hopes for the future?

One year of war in Ukraine – Watch the discussion between Alexander Stubb and Mika Aaltola

The 2022 EU Community of Practice on Peace Mediation – What is Next? Meeting Conclusions and Recommendations

Is this the future of election debates?

Peace in Ethiopia is made of ownership

Dialogue and shared experiences are key for trust building

Parliament of Moldova adopts package to improve cooperation with Gagauz Autonomy

“Peace requires collaboration”: youth leaders of Boko Haram-affected regions consider the future

High-level event in Brussels shed light on the role of women as political agents in peace processes

Season’s Greetings from our CEO Janne Taalas: “Despite the difficult times, there are also glimmers of hope”

CMI launches a 30-million-euro Peace Fund collection

CMI event in Brussels: High-Level Panel Discussion on “Women as Political Agents in Peace Processes”

Women should be part of the political transformation of Afghanistan

CMI Insight: War in Ukraine – A pivotal moment in peacemaking

CMI Insight: War in Ukraine – A pivotal moment in peacemaking

CMI webinar: How will the war in Ukraine reshape peacemaking?

EU and civil society actors advance peace agenda at EU Community of Practice

CMI Insight: Somalia in search of balance – Four approaches to stability

CMI Insight: Somalia in search of balance – Four approaches to stability

Nordic Women Mediators discussed peace mediation in changing security environment

“Peacemaking is not a privilege of a few” – Youth are needed for more inclusive peace processes

Joint statement: Water should not be used as a weapon of war

Real house keys were brought under the eyes of 7,000 business leaders

Afghan women leaders speak to the human rights community in Geneva: work with us rather than sympathise

The future is here – it’s just not evenly distributed

Cyber space is increasingly used in conflicts – three ways mediators can thwart threats

CMI Insight: Both near and far – Implications of the war in Ukraine for the Horn of Africa

CMI Insight: Implications of the war in Ukraine for the Horn of Africa

Ahtisaari Days in 2021: New learning platforms of conflict resolution

Supporting Libyan owned solutions to the conflict

Report: “Analysis of arrangements and institutional relations between central authorities and Gagauz autonomy”

The Missing Peace 2022–2025

Yemenis discuss autonomy and southern dialogue in Helsinki

Giving a voice to the voiceless – Malian activist Fadimata Walett Oumar strongly believes that women hold the keys to a more peaceful future in the Sahel

National dialogues support peace in an unstable world – Conference on National Dialogues in Helsinki

Finland in NATO must continue to work for peace

Working for peace amidst war in Europe

Strengthening women’s participation in peacemaking

Equipping peacemakers with digital tools

The link to the EU

New hope for peace in Yemen

CMI’s 2021 Annual Report: Working as a trusted partner for peace

CMI webinar: What every peacemaker needs to understand of conflicts and cyber space?

Annual Report 2021

Afghan Women Leaders’ Forum calls for inclusivity and international cooperation

A delegation from Kosovo visits Finland

Parliamentary Working Group on Gagauzia resumes work following national and regional elections

CMI teams up with WithSecure to boost cyber security in peacemaking

How spiking food prices could increase instability in the Middle East and North Africa?

Afghan women leaders want to engage in dialogue about the future of their country

A peaceful and prosperous Sudan will not happen without women

Local communities in Malawi gain tools for resolving disputes

CMI continues to actively work for peace in Ukraine

Women’s leadership is decisive in tackling climate-related conflicts

President Ahtisaari recovers from coronavirus

Lebanon: Top experts call for end to ruinous sectarianism and for progressive reform towards new democratic citizenship

Tribal leaders call on all Yemenis to end fighting

President Martti Ahtisaari diagnosed with new Covid-19 infection

CMI Insight: Inclusive peace and the EU in Yemen

Year of growth and transformation – Here are three highlights from our work in 2021

Supporting policymaking in education, tourism and culture for Moldova’s Gagauzia autonomy

Season’s Greetings from our CEO Janne Taalas: The past year has demonstrated that work for peace is inceasingly needed

Yemeni women apply mediation and dialogue skills

Our 10 top stories of 2021

Starting up with peace: Peacemakers and technologists discuss the potential of digital tools at Slush side event

Delegation from Kosovo visits Finland

Local mediator Laila Lutf Al-Thawr: “They call me the mother of detainees”

New CMI Senior Advisor Alexander Rondos calls for fresh thinking on resolving conflicts: “We need to be creative and open-minded about who we talk to”

Gender-Inclusive Peace Processes: Strengthening Women’s Meaningful Participation Through Constituency Building

Yemeni parties to revive country’s political life

Overcoming Essentialisation: Understanding and Supporting Women’s Diverse Roles in Peace Processes

Integrating gender in the DNA of peacebuilding: Learning with peers

Yemeni ribal leaders and influential women from tribal communities sitting around the table.

Yemeni tribes explore their potential in local and national peacemaking

CMI Insight: Afghanistan lessons – How to build lasting peace in a complex world?

Peace Organisations Statement: Europe must prioritise dialogue with armed groups to counter terrorism

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President Ahtisaari has withdrawn from all public engagements due to illness

Afghanistan lessons: Military might won’t bring peace in Africa’s conflicts

“Step by step, the change will happen” – reflections on constituency building

Yemeni women leaders strengthen their mediation skills

What is the role of constituency building in advancing gender equality?

Now is time to boost peacemaking

Women representatives and their constituencies: Building support for a more durable peace

Youth voices are crucial

Multitrack dialogues promote new approaches

Finland: Building bridges amid rising tensions

CMI invests in digital peacemaking

Envisioning a new Yemen

Our new strategy 2030

Disruption and renewal

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Strategy 2030: Mastering the Craft of Peace

Charting a new road to a more peaceful world

Forward to a new era

Election delay blow to Palestinian unity: “No elections, no democracy, no end to division”

CMI’s 2020 Annual Report: Providing a lead in bringing together conflict parties virtually

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Annual Report 2020

From Peacemaking to Humanitarian Diplomacy – CMI’s Itonde Kakoma moves on to his next challenge

Crisis Management Initiative becomes CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation as from 1 May 2021

Janne Taalas, CMI’s new CEO: The key to being a peace mediator is to treat everyone as a human being

Ambassador Janne Taalas appointed Chief Executive Officer of CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Diffa Youth Forum sends strong message for peace and reducing extremism

Addressing the digital divide of peacemakers — going beyond COVID-19

CMI mourns the passing of Ambassador Nicolas Bwakira

Renewed hope for peace in Libya 10 years after the revolution

Three ways to advance women’s participation in Palestine

Young Palestinians call for female activism: “Women should be bold and brave enough to speak up”

Prisoner exchange mediator Sheikh Naji Murait: “When you’re honest and credible, you succeed.”

New policy brief proposes concrete recommendations on how to strengthen Palestinian resilience in the face of Covid-19

Civil society representatives from Iraq and Türkiye initiate dialogue to defuse tensions over water and security

Yemeni tribal leaders envision paths out of the destructive conflict

Parliamentary Working Group on Gagauzia reflects on five years of dialogue process

AU Commissioner Smaïl Chergui: Cooperation between official and unofficial actors key to making peace efforts inclusive

Our 10 top stories of 2020

Crisis Management Initiative to become the CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Season’s Greetings: A message from our Acting Executive Director

CMI’s work continued successfully in 2020 – here are three achievements

Supporting Palestinian resilience through dialogue – “Unity is the only possible option”

Partnership built on trust – celebrating a decade of cooperation with the African Union

Young women: change makers of the Lake Chad region

How can peace mediation stay relevant in the post-Covid-19 world?

The potential of Virtual Reality for peace mediation

Video: What is the future of mediation?

Global Alliance Annual Meeting 2020 Report

The new world order will transform peace mediation

Virtual dialogue on inclusive mediation: “Game-change does not happen overnight”

How to build gender-sensitive mediation strategies?

Women mediators’ Global Alliance growing strong despite the pandemic

Gagauzia dialogue transitions to a hybrid meeting format

What is Martti Ahtisaari’s vision for peacemaking?

Bengt Holmström warns of the fallout of the corona crisis and climate change: “Peace work has become even more important”

Video: Being an independent, Finnish organisation gives us the space to act

How peace is created — Martti Ahtisaari’s lessons

Digital technologies and peace mediation — Can Finland drive peacetech development?

War is changing — armed groups need to be a part of the solution when building sustainable peace

CMI celebrates its 20th anniversary: Strong international cooperation and joint efforts needed to achieve peace

Analysis: Mediation must evolve to meet the demands of the Post-COVID World

The coronavirus crisis is making the world more fragile — How can peace mediation build sustainable societies?

“We have to stand by these people on their journey toward peace”

After 15 years, the need to actively build peace in Aceh is not over

Webinars on decentralised governance bring new insights for stakeholders of the Gagauzia Dialogue process

Video: Peace is key to sustainable development

“Our partners have made it possible for us to stay flexible during the pandemic”

Message of condolence on the passing of President Benjamin Mkapa

Security and Stability in the South Caucasus: experts gathered to discuss Russia’s influence, objectives and challenges in the region

Networks of regional women mediators promote women’s role in all phases of peacemaking

“This pandemic has given us time to pause, think and analyse”

Independent, the best of Finnish mentality — Watch our video to hear what our staff thinks about us

CMI at 20 — President Ahtisaari’s vision is increasingly needed for peace mediation to meet future challenges

“There is a strong commitment and sense of professionalism in the work we’re doing”

CMI Stakeholder Questionnaire 2020

“You get a feeling of sadness when walking the streets of the city”

Creating a model for more peaceful Africa

One year into the office, how has Ukraine’s new president succeeded in his job?

Gagauzia Parliamentary Working Group continues dialogue through online platforms

Peacemaking and the corona crisis: Virtual dialogues keep up the momentum

UN turns 75: Tensions between the major powers overshadow work for peace

Asia: New regional opening for CMI

Bringing a glimmer of hope for Yemenis

Global crises need global solutions

CMI’s 2019 Annual Report: Advancing peace in challenging times

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Annual Report 2019

The tsunami created the scope for reconciliation in Aceh — could the corona pandemic have a similar effect on current conflicts?

Leading peace mediation organizations adopt standards to maximize their joint impact

Weapons will not bring peace to the Sahel

CMI joins the campaign for global ceasefire: “Any window of opportunity for peace should be used”

Samples from President Martti Ahtisaari and Eeva Ahtisaari test negative for COVID-19

Women’s organisation in Libya raises COVID-19 awareness

Coronavirus adds to fragility in conflict countries: More help is needed in peacemaking and in building resilience

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President Ahtisaari tests positive for coronavirus

CMI’s work continues: “We will search for new and innovative ways to advance peace”

20 years on: It’s about time we walk the talk on women’s role in peacemaking

Libyan women address concerns about political process

UN high-level seminar offers practical tools for senior mediators

Gagauzia Working Group restarts Parliamentary dialogue after national elections

What it takes to build lasting peace in Libya?

South Sudanese women played an important role in the peace process

The Economist: The role of private diplomacy in conflict resolution grows in importance

Tuija Talvitie 1959-2020

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Women’s Experiences in the South Sudan Peace Process 2013-2018

Human science bolsters peace mediators in their work

Tuija Talvitie, Executive Director of Crisis Management Initiative, has passed away

CMI wishes you a season full of peace

Changes to CMI’s board: new members boost board’s work

The realignment of global affairs

Finland’s new Africa strategy

“Autonomy is a process”: international experts bring fresh perspectives for next generation of Moldovan governance professionals

Abroad for the first time – Ahtisaari Days in Brussels

Advancing the participation of women in peace mediation: 10th high-level seminar took place in Helsinki

Can technology improve the quality of peace?

Experts gathered to discuss the impact of the US-Iran crisis on the South Caucasus, the Gulf region and beyond

CMI congratulates Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for the Nobel Peace Prize

Climate change and conflicts – Three things you need to know

Caught in a conflict trap: Climate change and Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region

Cyber attacks and wars fought with proxies: How can peacemakers respond to hybrid influencing?

Network of Finnish women peace mediators provides expertise for conflict resolution

Yemeni women gathered in Ethiopia to pave the way for peace

Paving the way for a peace agreement in Yemen

Iraq’s Sunnis, Christians and Yazidis made a rare visit to the heart of Shiite Islam

Discussing the role of civil society in the stabilisation of the Lake Chad Basin

CMI is saddened by the passing of Ambassador Corentin Ki Doulaye

Yemen: How to address the root causes of conflict after four years of war?

Unraveling the relationship between climate change and conflicts

How to support the fragile peace process in Yemen?

Asia’s rise generates new tensions – and fresh demand for CMI’s conflict resolution work

From War to Peace in Africa

Peacetech: Is it just another buzzword?

The Finnish way in peacemaking

Top experts gather to an international conference in Helsinki – How to harness technology for building peace?

The UN doesn’t have monopoly on wisdom in peacemaking, says former Under-Secretary General: “Groups like CMI can be more creative”

Strengthening a sense of unity among Iraqis

Annual meeting of Nordic Women Mediators successfully convened in Oslo

Statement: Women should be included in the Yemeni peace process

The Finnish model delivers results in peace mediation

Ten years of cooperation with the African Union

Discussing ideas for Ukraine’s peaceful future

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Annual Report 2018

The new world disorder

Finding new opportunities for dialogue and mediation

Better peacemakers, better peace processes and better ways of building peace – Our 2018 Annual Report is out now

ما بعد داعش..العراقيون يحاولون بناء مستقبل مشترك بالاحترام وحده تخلق الصلات بين الناس

Watch our reportage on the day of reconciliation in Mosul

8th session of the National Platform held in Ukraine

Iraqis try to build a common future in the wake of ISIS: “Only genuine respect creates a real connection between people”

The winner of CMI’s peace challenge ruptures stereotypes on internally displaced people in Ukraine

Creating Libyan superwomen

Breaking barriers to women’s participation in Palestine

Libyan political parties commit to promoting democracy

Eurasia team plans for 2019: Work to support conflict resolution in the region continues

Working paper: Armed groups need to be part of the solution in peacemaking

Influential Yemenis gather in Finland to identify key elements for sustainable peace

10 top stories of 2018

Restoration of trust a necessary condition for secure reintegration of Ukraine

Vocabulary of Peace: What is inclusivity?

Vocabulary of Peace: What is local ownership?

Climate change threatens to exacerbate conflicts – future wars could be over water

Dialogue has strengthened the relationship between the center and autonomy in Moldova: “This is a huge achievement”

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Gagauzia Parliamentary Dialogue 2015 – 2018

CMI to launch Asia Programme in 2019

Dialogue helps heal the divisions caused by the war in Ukraine: “People realise that they have a purpose to be together”

Awareness raising campaign aims to change women’s attitudes to politics in Libya: “If you don’t vote, you can’t make a difference”

From the horrors of war to peace – watch our abstract short film ‘resolve’

Al Gore: Conflict resolution organizations like CMI can play a profound role in solving the climate crisis

Post-Gaddafi Libya seeks stability – women must not be excluded from politics

Communications in peace building must present the vision of a brighter future

CMI – Mengenai misi pencarian fakta di Jakarta dan Aceh

CMI on fact-finding mission in Jakarta and Aceh

Ahtisaari’s legacy lives on 10 years after Nobel: “If anything, peacemaking demands courage”

CMI’s the Worst Joke in the World campaign aims to make room for women at peace tables

Beyond ‘women’s issues’ and smoky rooms: Debunking the myths about gender in peace mediation

South Sudanese MP Mary Ayen Majok: “All of us must work together to bring about peace”

Long-time peacemaker Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe: “It’s time women took the place of men at the peace table”

Libyan Khairiya Ahmed: “I believe women have the keys to a peaceful society”

Najat Jumaan calls for men to cooperate with women in Yemen: “Working side-by-side we can lift this country out of war”

Lake Chad Basin: Regional efforts needed to resolve the crisis

Martti Ahtisaari fondly recalls his departed friend Kofi Annan

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CMI Development Cooperation Programme 2018-2021: Changing the Game – Peace by Peace

CMI delegation is visiting North Korea

Dealing with non-recognised actors in peace processes

Gagauzia Working Group explores strategy for the next stage of the dialogue process

Peace Innovation Challenge: Enhancing women’s contribution to community peace and security

New publication series sheds light on CMI’s focus on Policy and Learning

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Critical Friend: an Innovation in Evaluation and Learning for Peacebuilding

20 years on: What are the lessons learned from the Northern Ireland peace process?

CMI supports 10th regional public dialogue in Ukraine

New Mediation Guidelines strengthen the capacity of ECOWAS to resolve conflicts

Yemen’s humanitarian disaster continues – peace must be sought at many levels

Libyan political parties commit to cooperate for the national interest of the country

Tuija Talvitie: Gender equality and innovation at the core of CMI’s new strategy

Alexander Stubb: Conflict resolution is a skill we can all learn

Martti Ahtisaari: A world order in crisis

Finnish history sparks hope in conflict countries – Here are the secrets to Finland’s century of peacebuilding

The annual report captures our success

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Annual Report 2017

Ex-Presidents Ahtisaari and Clinton had a friendly talk

Healing relationships between people is key to conflict resolution in the South Caucasus

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praises CMI’s work in peacemaking

International Women’s Day: Looking beyond the handshake

A new programme aims to strengthen CMI’s role as a leading peacemaker

Expert seminar: Regional mechanisms urgently needed to resolve Middle East conflicts

President Ahtisaari meets with delegation from Aceh

A critical friend helps CMI to clarify its strengths

Libyan women call for more concrete channels to participate in decision-making

Alexander Stubb appointed as the new CMI chairman

Libya’s parties want to move on from anger: “We must build a future for our sons and daughters”

Youth support reconciliation between Palestinians: “Our goal is to create a more democratic society”

Supporting peace makes business sense

The Nordic Women Mediators creates a platform to share professional experience

Networks pave the way for women in peace mediation

The European Parliament appreciates the success in promoting dialogue in Moldova

High-level seminar shared best practices for inclusion of women in peacemaking

How does the future of peacebuilding look like? Here are the top trends

High-level seminar marks Finland’s expertise in peacemaking and gender equality

Älä kerro Martille on vuoden varainhankintateko

Pragmatism, light and nature: How Finnish design contributes to peacemaking?

New dialogue eases tensions in Moldova: “This is a breakthrough”

Peace has given Aceh a new lease of life

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No time to waste: Executive Director Tuija Talvitie’s foreword for the Annual Report 2016

Secret present for President Ahtisaari revealed: Over 600 000 euros for peace

Näin syntyy rauha — tässä ovat Martti Ahtisaaren opit

The parliamentary dialogue on Gagauzia autonomy is resumed

“You’re never too young to teach”

Annual Report published: CMI’s approach to peacemaking paid off in 2016

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Annual Report 2016

African capacities to foster peace are strengthening

Martti Ahtisaari to retire from leadership of the CMI board

“I called all my children to lay down their arms”

Dialogue of a million people: Finnish professor envisions how machines can build peace

Peace conference calls for leadership to solve conflicts

Friends for 40 years: Presidents highlight Namibia as an encouraging example of peace

Comment peut-on augmenter les chances d’une paix durable?

How we increase the chances of lasting peace?

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The Principle of Subsidiarity: The Example of ECCAS in the Central African Crisis

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Principe de Subsidiarite: L’exemple de la CEEAC Dans la Crise Centrafricaine

The power of networks: Together women are stronger in peacemaking

Martti Ahtisaari warns: The space for peace mediation is shrinking

“In Syria, we need reconciliation in every community”

CMI’s Palestine work enhances peace in the Middle East

Helsingin Sanomat: CMI has gained a unique position in Iraq

Two towns seek a common future after war: “This could be a step towards peace in Libya”

Isis in retreat: how could CMI build peace in Mosul?

Building bridges between Palestinians

Диалоговая группа CMI из Кишинёва и Тирасполя посетила Хельсинки и Мариехамн

CMI’s Dialogue Group from Chisinau and Tiraspol visited Finland

Action plan adopted to improve the quality of life in Gagauzia

CMI and President Ahtisaari congratulate Colombian President Santos for the Nobel Peace Prize: “Continue efforts in finding a solution for the conflict”

South Sudan holds out hope for peace. “Our country will stand on its feet one day”

Debating the role of various non-traditional actors in peace making

External evaluation: “CMI is unique in the field of peace mediation”

The Elders come to Finland in May

The Elders saapuu Suomeen ensi keväänä

Pohjoismaisten naisrauhanvälittäjien osaaminen esillä Etelä-Afrikassa

CMI on RunFestin hyväntekeväisyyskumppani

Congratulations CMI!

Paljon onnea CMI!

Tampereella ollaan tänä syksynä rauhan asialla

Members of Moldovan Parliament and Gagauzia People’s Assembly adopt first legislative initiatives

CMI partners with Nordic Women Mediators

CMI convened a Helsinki meeting on Iraq’s future

CMI prepares for Finland’s centenary

Yemeni political actors agree on joint recommendations to assist in resolving ongoing conflict

Working under the radar

Working under the radar

Media can also contribute to peace

Getting our priorities right

Foreword from the Chairman in our latest Annual Report

CMI’s annual report is published

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Annual Report 2015

Members of the Moldovan Parliament and the Gagauzia People’s Assembly studied the Åland autonomy model

High-level meeting highlights the need to connect Nordic women mediators with their counterparts in conflict affected countries

CMI has a new look and new website

CMI uudisti ilmeen ja verkkosivut

Biography of CMI founder Martti Ahtisaari reviewed in the Times Literary Supplement

Peace process architecture: Sharing experiences from Cyprus and Transdniestrian conflict settlement cases

The African Union’s Commissioner for Peace and Security, Ambassador Smail Chergui, visited CMI’s office on 27 April

AU Peace and Security Commissioner visits CMI to discuss ongoing partnership

Ahtisaari Days: Raising awareness on the importance of mediation

Game Changers: CMI’s 15 anniversary seminar 7 April 2016

Peace Table: 15 years of gathering people around the same table

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Russia and the EU

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Quantity and quality of Womens inclusion

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Mapping African non-state actors

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Linking Conflict Analysis to Mediation and Conflict Resolution Efforts

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From Pre-Talks to Implementation: Lessons Learned from Mediation Processes

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Foresight for Conflict Prevention final report

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ACEH Peace Process Project follow-up final report

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Annual report 2014

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Women and Peacemaking in Yemen

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Recipe for a better life

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Mediating conflict in West Africa

Game Changers seminar: Interviews with keynote speakers

Game Changers seminar was a success

CMI’s new animation stresses the importance of peace mediation

Game Changers seminar: considering global upheavals

Yemeni women for peace: nothing about us without us

Working group on Gagauzia visits UK to study devolution

Walking the talk: women working for peace across conflict divides

CMI holds consultations in Ukraine

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The Official Working Group on Gagauzia has begun its activities

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Perspectives on the Yemeni crisis and prospects for peace

President Ahtisaari makes climate pledge

In search of joint responses to threats and challenges to European security

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Yemeni forums urge inclusive dialogue to end ongoing conflict

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President Ahtisaari gets his own emoji

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How to best engage parliamentarians in peace processes?

Supporting Georgian government officials in their peace process competences

The National Dialogue Conference in Helsinki brings together practitioners from conflict-ridden countries to discuss peacebuilding efforts

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Nobel Peace Laureate turns his talents to bickering Santas

CMI holds consultations in Ukraine

Startup event Slush took off with President Ahtisaari’s interview

From entrenched conflict to sustainable peace – lessons learned from Northern Ireland and Scotland cases

CMI holds latest meeting of High Level Expert Dialogue Group in Ukraine

UNSCR1325 at 15 years: It’s time to step it up

President Ahtisaari to serve as visiting professor at University of Cambridge

Where to with trade regimes for the two banks of the river Dniester / Nistru?

President Ahtisaari’s biography book launch held in New York

Investing in peace – interview with our donor

Supporting mediation skills of officials in Armenia – learning from best international practices

Interview with Ivan Krastev: “The disintegration of Soviet Union is only ending now”

Yemen: New publication calls for women’s sustained inclusion in conflict resolution

“I have to talk to those who can make a difference” – President Ahtisaari discusses his life and work

Doing good while doing business – interview with our partner

CMI’s chairman Ahtisaari’s biography is published in English – book launch in London

Yemen: From high hopes to a humanitarian crisis

Methods and tools team – crafting tools for peace

CMI organises expert discussion on conflict in Ukraine

Peace agreement in South Sudan – CMI’s head for Sub-Saharan Africa interviewed in Finnish media

Flexibly supporting the African Union

CMI 15 years: This n’ that from along the way

Margot Wallström: “All forces are needed for peace”

CMI turns 15

CMI’s work for the past 15 years recognised in Finland’s largest newspaper

Kofi Annan’s statement on CMI’s 15th anniversary

Ten years since the Aceh peace agreement

Moldovan high-level delegation took part in a fact-collecting visit to Northern Ireland

Transdniestrian settlement: CMI’s high-level dialogue group visits Moscow

“Remembering the past – creating the future” – Empowering women’s peace agency in the South Caucasus

Viewpoint: Lasting peace needs women

CMI’s high-level Ukrainian dialogue group meets in London and Edinburgh

The Transdniestrian conflict a roadblock to all development

CMI is seeking an evaluator for its “Supporting Palestinian Dialogue and Consensus” project

Viewpoint: Middle East struggles with the legacy of the Arab Spring

“Making a difference is a privilege” – a premium donor story

“It’s crucial that CMI doesn’t have an agenda of its own” – CMI’s Iraq adviser tells his experiences

“Transitional justice requires deft leadership” – A workshop on criminal indictment in the context of conflict settlement in Chisinau

CMI – Finnish peace broker

Libya: Discussions on natural resources and the constitutional process

President Ahtisaari and CMI’s ED: Peace mediation is a cost-effective way to resolve the world’s conflicts

CMI’s ED Tuija Talvitie: Hybrid war, hybrid peacemaking – the new normal?

Policy brief on inclusion and peacebuilding

Bad boys and good girls? Breaking myths of inclusion in mediation processes

“Listen to people” – No one-size-fits-all approach to justice in conflict resolution

CMI holds consultations in the Donetsk region

The Elders conclude three-day visit to Moscow

Transdniestrian settlement: CMI’s high-level dialogue group’s visit to Latvia

The Elders to visit Russia on 27-29 April 2015

Ukraine: Events on decentralisation held in Kyiv

Transdniestrian settlement: CMI’s high-level dialogue group plans for 2015

CMI’s High-Level Ukrainian Dialogue Group meets EU interlocutors in Brussels

Ukraine: CMI conducts High-Level Dialogue Group meeting and seminars for parliament and executive authorities

Stocktaking on social dialogue processes in Morocco: challenges & prospects?

Women as peacemaking actors – sharing experiences on gender and inclusion in mediation

Natural resources and peace mediation – a training session with UN Environmental Programme

Cartoon as a means of peace – confidence-building in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh

President Ahtisaari to Attend the Inaugural Ceremony of Namibian President-Elect

“Women must speak up” – preparing for a national dialogue in Central African Republic

CMI’s High-Level Ukrainian dialogue group meets in Belfast and Dublin

Swedish Foreign Minister calls for women’s participation, proposes cooperation with CMI

African Leadership Prize to Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba

New papers out on discussion about improving cooperation between the EU and Russia

West African mediation practitioners get intensive conflict analysis and mediation training

CMI’s high-level Ukrainian dialogue group meets in Helsinki

South Sudan leaders agree to reunify ruling party

Sprinter legend Frankie Fredericks awarded at the Finnish Sports Gala

CMI high level expert dialogue group members discussed Transdniestrian settlement in Moscow and Brussels

Conference on security challenges and conflict resolution in Eastern Europe

Yemeni leaders develop joint recommendations to support peaceful transition into federalism

CMI’s newsletter 4/2014 is published

CMI’s discussions in Iraq provided insights into current challenges

Work for peace in Afghanistan continues

Experts discussed in Moscow the threats and challenges to European Security

CMI and Russian International Affairs Council organise round table in Moscow

South Sudan: Youth identify tribalism among main threats to peace and unity

A slow but unstoppable revolution

Ahtisaari Day international seminar focused on new dynamics in European politics and security

Nobel laureate Martti Ahtisaari negotiates a historic truce in the Angry Birds world

Ahtisaari Days kick off on Tuesday 11 November

Steps towards peace in South Sudan

Conference on mediation and OSCE’s role successful

Encouraging civil society participation in Moroccan policy-making

CMI’s Ukraine High level dialogue group meets with the Head of the EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine

CMI and President Ahtisaari congratulate the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize recipients

The CMI High-level Expert dialogue group convened in Chisinau on September 24 and 25

CMI’s Newsletter 3/2014 published

CMI organises high-level conference on mediation and OSCE’s role on 10 October in Vienna

CMI attends 69th UN General Assembly

CMI conducts stakeholder consultations in Kyiv

CMI works to ensure that women are heard

Sharing learnings and ideas for responding to African crises

CMI training in Senegal enriched capacities of African conflict resolution experts

CMI provides a high-level platform for Ukrainians to discuss their future

Young leaders build peace in South Sudan

Building trust in Transdniestria

Developing our internal processes to ensure the high quality of our work

Yemen: Learning to dialogue

CMI is seeking conflict resolution professionals to its programme in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia

Aiming for peace while doing business

High-level expert dialogue on the Transdniestrian settlement process in Austria

CMI newsletter: Margaret Vogt discusses the role of women in peacemaking and the nightmarish situation in the Central African Republic

African peace and security actors gathered to follow CMI-UNOWA training on Conflict Analysis for Mediation Strategy Design

President Ahtisaari appointed to UN advisory role

Informal Yemeni forums to engage in local reconciliation

Bridging the disconnect: interview with Stephen Heintz, President of Rockerfeller Brothers Fund

Creating a strategy to engage wider participation in the Afghanistan peace process

Photos spark change: interview with photojournalist Niklas Meltio

CMI partners with RunFest, a new relay race in Helsinki

CMI signs Memorandum of Understanding with East African block IGAD

Check out our annual report 2013-2014

Crisis Management Initiative – Annual Report 2013

Crisis Management Initiative – Annual Report 2014

Video documentary on Youth Dialogue for Confidence and State Building in South Sudan: 2011-2013

Women active for peace during the elections in Guinea Bissau

CMI’s newsletter 1/2014: Spotlight on CMI’s presence in the United States

Conference on prospects for EU and OSCE in supporting peace in EU’s Eastern neighbourhood

CMI’s specialist: Women must be involved in peacemaking

South Sudan youth leaders: Dialogue and unity needed in the face of the current crisis

CMI’s Head of Middle East speaks at Harvard Kennedy School

The Elders urge world powers to uphold Ukraine’s territorial integrity

CMI dialogue group presented joint recommendations to official negotiators in Chisinau and Tiraspol

CMI peacebuilding work receives thanks from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Fostering dialogue on natural resource management

Supporting socio-economic dialogue

Ensuring the wider participation of women in conflict prevention and resolution

Supporting a stronger role for women in peace processes

Cooperation with the United Nations

Conflict reduction and mitigating regional spill over

Yemeni Women Forum calls for women’s effective inclusion in next phases of Yemeni transition

High-level experts discussed Transdniestrian settlement process in Moscow, Brussels and Paris

Moroccan youth employability tackled in a two-day forum in Rabat

Peace spokeswoman Tegla Loroupe awarded at the Finnish Sports Gala

South Sudanese youth finalise their joint messages on insecurity, national identity and food security