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International Alert is a peacebuilding organisation founded in 1986. They operate in Africa, the South Caucasus, central Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and north Africa (MENA), south and southeast Asia and Europe. They work on issues ranging from climate change to gender relations.
Mission and Values
[edit]International Alert's stated missions and values are to:
- "Work directly with people affected by violent conflict to help them build peace."
- "Advise on international policies and practices that affect peacebuilding."
- "Strengthen the expertise, impact and public profile of the peacebuilding sector."[1]
Where International Alert Works
[edit]Africa
[edit]Alert works in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Mail, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda. The organisation works with genocide survivors and local community groups [8]. They monitor the impact that natural resources can have on society [9]. Alert also works with women and girls throughout the continent [10].
South Caucasus
[edit]Alert works in Nagorny Karabakh and in the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict and Georgian-South Ossetain conflict. [11].
Central Asia
[edit]The organisation operates in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It works with governments, civil society groups and various religious and ethnic communities.
Latin America
[edit]Alert works in Colombia with the government and civil society groups.
Middle East and north Africa
[edit]The organisation operates in Lebanon, Syria and Tunisia working with governments and civil society groups. [12].
South & Southeast Asia
[edit]Alert works in Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Pakistan, Myanmar and Afghanistan. It focuses on issues relating to public security [13], justice and climate change [14].
Europe
[edit]The organisation works in the UK and Ukraine. In the UK they work with diaspora communities [15]. In Ukraine they work with those effected by the current conflict [16].
What International Alert Works on
[edit]Citizenship and the State
[edit]Alert works to improve the relationship between authorities and local people, including women, young people, and businesses [17].[2]
Crime, Violence and Instability
[edit]Alert looks at criminal and urban and gang violence and the political and social impact it has. It works with governments, international agencies and communities to come up with responses to reduce harm [18].[3]
Economic Development
[edit]The organisation works with governments, businesses and local communities in conflict-affected areas to promote economic development.[19].[4]
Climate Change
[edit]Alert works with communities affected by climate change. They also work with local, national and international bodies who address climate change policies and programmes [20].[5]
Gender
[edit]Alert pushes for gender equality and empowerment at a local, national and international level. They argue for the integration of gender issues in peacebuilding and security processes.[21].[6]
Natural Resource Management
[edit]Alert works with mining, oil and gas companies to ensure their operations take into account conflict risks and local communities. [22].[7]
Community Relations
[edit]Alert works to foster peace in communities by connecting people politically and economically. [23].[8]
History
[edit]International Alert was founded in 1986 in response to the lack of development and human rights violations that the rise of conflicts within countries was causing. The organisation came about by the merging of the Standing International Forum on Ethnic Conflict, Development and Human Rights (SIFEC) and International Alert on Genocide and Massacres. Martin Ennals, former Secretary General of Amnesty International, became the first Secretary General. Early work was in Sri Lanka, Uganda and the Philippines.
Patrons
[edit]| Archbishop Desmond Tutu |
| Brian Eno |
| Emmanuel Jal |
| Mark Stephens |
| Wole Soyinka |
Trustees
[edit]| Chris Mullin (Chair of the Board) | 2016-Now |
| Chris Deri | 2016-Now |
| Padma Jyoti | 2015-Now |
| Helena Puig Larrauri | 2015-Now |
| Gordana Duspara Moriarty | 2012-Now |
| Alaa Murabit | 2016-Now |
| ‘Funmi Olonisakin | 2011-Now |
| Soli Ӧzel | 2011-Now |
| Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah | 2012-Now |
| Gregor Stewart (Honorary Treasurer) | 2014-Now |
| Carol Allen Storey | 2013-Now |
Secretaries General
[edit]| Secretary General | Office |
|---|---|
| Martin Ennals | 1986-1990 |
| Leah Levin | Acting SG 1991 |
| Kumar Rupesinghe | 1992-1997 |
| Martin Honeywell | Acting SG 1998 |
| Kevin P. Clements | 1999-2003 |
| Dan Smith | 2003-2015 |
| Harriet Lamb | 2015-Present |