The multifaceted links between illicit drug trafficking and illicit firearms present a global challenge requiring a clear understanding and integrated responses. Read this new report, authored by the Flemish Peace Institute and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Commemoration and remembrance
Memories of wars and political violence continue to deeply move us, long after the occurrence of these events. Violent conflicts create deep divides and rifts, between states and groups of people.
Read moreRadicalization
Radical ideas can have a place in a democratic society. They are part of the democratic difference of opinions and ensure that new themes and interests are taken into account. A more serious problem arises when radicalisation processes give rise to violent forms of extremism.
Read morePeace education
Since our inception we conduct research into peace education and conflict management. We explore what peace education means and how it can be given substance in the educational system. One of our main themes is dealing with controversy in class.
Read moreConventional weapons
Weapons are strategic goods. They play an important role in law enforcement and national defence. At the same time, there are risks associated with the trade in these products.
Read moreFirearms
The government regulates the arms trade and the use of firearms. The regulation covers legal forms of possession, use and trade, but it also aims to combat the illegal trade and misuse.
Read moreDual use goods
The trade of dual-use items is controlled in order to prevent nuclear, chemical and biological products from falling into the wrong hands. These items were not developed specifically for military purposes but may nevertheless have a military application.
Read moreTalk with us
On Friday I will be presenting our new AI driven firearms incident monitor http://gunviolence.eu at the conference 'The impact of global firearm control regimes on reducing armed violence'.
Register to attend online or in Milan: https://lnkd.in/d9VbGnJq
Register👇 for our #webinar on #multilateralismforpeaceday on 24 April. @Vredesinstituut , together with PATRIR & @TodaInstitute , invite you to explore concrete ideas for the New Agenda for #Peace.
#youth #participation #recovery #Ukraine #Pacific
✅https://vlaamsvredesinstituut.eu/en/events/webinar-implementing-the-new-agenda-for-peace-exploring-inventive-approaches/
Op @radio1be legde onze directeur @NDuquet haarfijn uit waarom de strijd tegen illegale #wapens beter verdient dan steekvlampolitiek. "Wanneer we praten over #drugsgeweld, moet er ook aandacht zijn voor het aspect #wapens."
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Tijdens het Politicologen Etmaal (13 & 14 juni) organiseert @Vredesinstituut 1 workshop rond uitdagingen voor vrede & veiligheid & de rol voor vredesonderzoekers. Ben je academicus, doctoraatsstudent, onderzoeker? De call for papers is open tot 31/03.
✅https://politicologenetmaal.eu/call-for-papers-2024/