United States Institute of Peace

Mobilizing Latin American Citizens Against Corruption: Lessons for Guatemala on Restorative Justice, Collective Action and Citizen Participation Join USIP for a discussion that will explore initiatives to increase government transparency while mobilizing citizens to become anti-corruption champions. It will bring together activists and experts to discuss local initiatives — including information campaigns, coalition building and participatory budgeting. For more information about this event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg

TOMORROW: Join us and Center for International Private Enterprise?at 2pm EDT for a discussion on how businesses can join forces to fight shady practices that hinder fair competition and undermine development in Guatemala. RSVP and watch live here: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg

The hard-won peace in what is now the Autonomous Region of Bougainville — made up of Papua New Guinea’s easternmost islands — has been regarded as a rare success story among contemporary peace processes. However, Bougainville’s political future remains unresolved. Join us on Friday for a conversation about the Bougainville Peace Agreement’s uncertain future. https://lnkd.in/gJbuUyKk

Taiwan is enhancing its deterrence capabilities against China via a whole-of-society defense and resilience approach that relies on civilians who are willing and able to help resist foreign occupation or attack. But domestic challenges remain in raising public awareness and boosting civic participation without inciting fear. In a new analysis, our Jennifer Staats and Naiyu Kuo write that Taiwan must tread carefully to avoid unnecessary escalation in the months ahead. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8QwXSf4

Movilizando a la Ciudadanía Latinoamericana en Contra de la Corrupción: Lecciones para Guatemala sobre Justicia Restaurativa, Acción Colectiva y Participación Ciudadana Acompá?enos en USIP a una conversación que examinará cómo los mecanismos de justicia restaurativa podrían utilizarse para llevar a la justicia a actores corruptos y al mismo tiempo, reparar el da?o causado a las comunidades vulnerables. Expertos legales y en derechos humanos discutirán la teoría y la práctica de la justicia restaurativa, los desafíos de aplicar estos mecanismos sobre delitos económicos, el uso de la negociación y el diálogo para fomentar la reconciliación, y la provisión de reparaciones para las víctimas de la corrupción, especialmente en las comunidades pobres que han sido privadas de servicios públicos vitales. Para más información sobre este evento y para unirse a la sesión de preguntas y respuestas en vivo, visite: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg

Mobilizing Latin American Citizens Against Corruption: Lessons for Guatemala on Restorative Justice, Collective Action and Citizen Participation Join USIP for a conversation that will examine whether and how restorative justice mechanisms can be used to hold corrupt actors accountable while repairing the harm caused to vulnerable communities. Legal and human rights experts will discuss the theory and practice of restorative justice, the challenges of applying these mechanisms to economic crimes, the use of negotiation and dialogue to foster reconciliation, and the provision of remedies for the victims of corruption — especially poor communities deprived of vital public services. For more information about this event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg

Movilizando a la Ciudadanía Latinoamericana en Contra de la Corrupción: Lecciones para Guatemala sobre Justicia Restaurativa, Acción Colectiva y Participación Ciudadana Acompá?enos en USIP a una discusión que explorará algunas iniciativas destinadas a aumentar la transparencia en el gobierno, movilizando a los ciudadanos en defensa de la lucha contra la corrupción. Esta sesión reunirá a activistas y expertos para discutir iniciativas locales, incluyendo campa?as de información, construcción de coaliciones y presupuestos participativos. Para más información sobre este evento y para unirse a la sesión de preguntas y respuestas en vivo, visite: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg

Hard-won peace in what is now the Autonomous Region of Bougainville — made up of Papua New Guinea’s easternmost islands — has been regarded as a rare success story among contemporary peace processes. However, Bougainville’s political future remains unresolved. Join us on October 18 for a conversation about the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and what the peace process’s uncertain future might mean for peace and security in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and the broader region. Register to attend online here: https://lnkd.in/gJbuUyKk

Can restorative justice address corruption in Guatemala? Join us tomorrow at 9am EDT as we discuss whether and how restorative justice mechanisms can be used to hold corrupt actors accountable while repairing the harm caused to vulnerable communities. RSVP and tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg

TOMORROW: Join us at 2pm EDT for a discussion on supporting citizen action for accountable governance in Guatemala. Experts will explore initiatives to increase government transparency while mobilizing citizens to become anti-corruption champions. Register to attend and tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e5M5jXtg