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Local peacebuilding organisations in Ivory Coast

Africa Women Welfare Committee Ivory Coast (AWECO)
AWECO ensures that women's and children’s rights are respected and put in place mechanisms of conflict prevention.
African Union Club – Ivory Coast (UACI)
UACI was established promote the values of the African Union and is active in peacebuilding in Ivory Coast.
Centre for Research and Action for Peace (CERAP)
CERAP conducts research and training on issues related to peace and conflict in Ivory Coast.
International Conference for Nonviolence and Democracy (CINOD)
CINOD works to foster peaceful democratic change in the Ivory Coast and Africa, organising seminars, conferences and publications.
Organization of Active Women in Ivory Coast (OFACI)
OFACI activities in media, education, and information gathering. OFACI play an active part in Ivory Coast's Truth and Reconciliation process.
Search For Common Ground (SFCG) – Ivory Coast
SFCG work in Ivory Coast is aimed at reducing tensions facilitating reconciliation, and empowering Ivoirians to be in charge of mediation in their own conflicts
Service For Peace (SFP)
SFP collaborates with communities in Côte d'Ivoire in order to address significant development issues.
UNESCO Chair for the Culture of peace
The UNESCO Chair was established in Ivory Coast in 2007 in order to promote peace and human rights through education and research.
West African Network for Peacebuilding – Cote d’Ivoire (WANEP-CI)
WANEP-CI facilitates cooperation among civil society in Ivory Coast and West Africa by promoting the regular sharing of information, experiences and resources.

Conflict profile

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Explore our guide to the conflict in Ivory Coast. Includes a general overview, timeline, and resources. Read more »

Local correspondent

All information on peacebuilding organisations in Ivory Coast is provided by Daniel Ozoukou.

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Daniel Ozoukou is a political analyst. He holds a MA degree in Languages and Humanities and a post graduate degree in political science, and International Human Rights. He has published many articles on governance, democracy and peace issues, and appeared on TV and Radio; including the Sahar International TV (Iran) VOA (USA), and Radio Côte d'Ivoire.

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