How Peacebuilders Work Together, The Role of Peacebuilding Networks (S10 E09)

In this last episode of season 10, Sofia Biscuola, Co-Director of UNOY, and Peter van Sluijs, Coordinator of the CSPPS and expert on peacebuilding and conflict prevention, join Antonia Rincón Anderson for a conversation about the role of peacebuilding networks and what it means to build collective power in a sector facing profound change. During the conversation they explored what networks actually bring to the peacebuilding ecosystem, from connecting organizations and practitioners to sharing knowledge, supporting members, and creating opportunities for collective advocacy. Sofia and Peter reflected on the origins of their respective networks, the gaps they were created to address, and how their roles have evolved as the peacebuilding landscape continuous to changed. The conversation looks closely at advocacy in practice: how networks engage with policymakers and institutions, whose voices they seek to amplify, and how their approaches differ depending on their members, mandates, and contexts. Finally, Peter and Sofia discuss the growing shift towards regional and locally led peacebuilding. They reflect on the tension between maintaining the benefits of global networks and ensuring that decision-making and ownership are closer to the communities and organizations most affected by conflict. The Peace Corner Podcast is a collaboration between CSPPS and UNOY Peacebuilders. #PeaceCornerPodcast #Peacebuilding #Youth4Peace #PeaceUnderPressure #SustainablePeace #LocalPeacebuilding #CivilSociety #PeaceAndSecurity #Advocacy