The Pure Collective: Democratising Philanthropy in the Heart of Sydney and Beyond
Imagine a world where every individual can have a direct impact on the issues that are important to them. A world where every time they spend money, they’re casting a vote for the kind of world they want. The Sydney-based
Boko Haram’s Decline: A Positive Opportunity
Today’s release of the 2017 Global Terrorism Index highlights welcome news for Nigeria. The sub-Sahara African nation has been beleaguered by the activity of Boko Haram. The group, which has been active since 2002, became infamous globally following the abduction
Peacebuilding: Is It Cost Effective?
April 2017 marked one year since the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262. These parallel resolutions holistically recognize that development, peace and security, and human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. They demonstrate an
Progress on the ‘Peace Goal’: Are We Truly Achieving It?
Editor's Note: This is the introduction to the SDG 16 Progress Report by the Institute of Economics and Peace. The full report may be found here. Sustainable Development Goal 16 is dedicated to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for
Global Conflicts: A 13.6 Trillion Dollar tab
With global conflict costing us $13.6 trillion a year, is there a case for investing in peace? The consequences of violence and armed conflict are unquestionably devastating, leading to the deaths of thousands of people they can reap havoc on a