International conference \ Stabilization—For Whom and to What Ends?
BICC cordially invites to the international conference "Stabilization—For Whom and to What Ends?" on 20 November 2018 in Bonn. » more
Invitation \ Talk “Endless wars”-German peace report 2018
BICC cordially invited to a talk and discussion (in German) about the Peace Report 2018 on 19 September 2018 in his premises in Bonn (in the framework of the Bonn Peace Days). » more
New publication \ Protection, reconciliation and access to rights for refugees in Ecuador
Ecuador is one of the major recipient countries of refugees from Venezuela or Columbia. BICC researcher Clara Schmitz-Pranghe offers recommendations to German development cooperation to support Ecuador in adressing these challenges. » more
New publication \ Practical lessons in civilian disarmament and anti-trafficking
Civilian disarmament is commonly defined as the removal of firearms from the population, largely through voluntary compliance. Yet, cross-border efforts to combat the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons (SALW) are crucial to controlling firearms. BICC Knowledge Note 3\2018 by Sami Faltas identifies what practitioners have found to work well or not in both areas. » more
New publication \ “Beyond aid: The continuous struggle to cope with displacement in Myanmar and Thailand”
After multi-party elections and the signing of a Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement hopes were high of a possible settlement of Myanmar’s protracted conflict. Yet conflicts in the border areas and human rights abuses carry on, more than 600,000 Burmese continue to be displaced within Myanmar and three to five million remain in Thailand. » more
Press Release
Neue Publikation \ Schutz, Versöhnung und Zugang zu Rechten für Geflüchtete in Ecuador (27 August 2018, in German)
New publication \ Practical lessons in civilian disarmament and anti-trafficking (15 August 2018, in English)
New Publication \ "Energy for the Future: Insights from a case study in Jordan" (17 July 2018, in English)
Neue Publikation \ "Rückkehr in ein friedliches Myanmar? Eine Illusion verabschiedet sich" (10 July 2018, in German)
Event
Workshop on "(Re-)integrating refugees and IDPs: Lessons from Burundi", Bujumbura, Burundi, 27 September 2018
PeaceOneDay in Bonn, 4-24 September 2018. Programme
New Publications
BICC in the Media
"Streitkräfte und Strategien: US-Space Force – Einstieg in Rüstungswettlauf im Weltraum?". Radiofeature by Jerry Sommer, NDR Info, 25 August 2018 (Manuscript/Podcast, in German)
"Wer von Russland die Einhaltung des Völkerrechtes erwartet, muss es auch selbst ohne Ansehung von ‚Bündnispflichten‘ hochhalten". Interview with Andreas Heinemann-Grüder, NachDenkSeiten, 21 August 2018 (in German)
"Das neue Polizeiaufgabengesetz leistet potenziell rechts(zer)setzender Polizeigewalt Vorschub". Marc von Boemcken in Politicum (Summer 2018, pp. 18-19)
"Verharmlosung der Waffenexporte". Interview with Max M. Mutschler, Welt-Sichten, 9 August 2018 (in German)
"Massenunterkünfte fördern Konflikte", Mediendienst Integration, 9 August 2018 (in German)
Video Feature
"Keep The Safety On" (in English)
"A Call for Arms" (in English)
"A Call for Arms" (in German)
"Illicit weapons and the threat of armed violence" (in English)
Downloads
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