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21 Dec 2025

CIVIC and CHS Partner to Advance Civilian Protection, Conflict Research, and Humanitarian Diplomacy

Grounded in a shared commitment to strengthening the protection of civilians in conflict-affected areas, Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) and the Center for Humanitarian and Conflict Studies (CHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership to advance civilian protection, peacebuilding, and humanitarian action across the Middle East and beyond.

16 Dec 2025

CHS and IHH Formalize Partnership to Strengthen Humanitarian Action and Research

The cooperation focuses on strengthening academic and research work in the fields of humanitarian work, crisis management, and humanitarian diplomacy, while linking field experience with scientific studies to serve peacebuilding processes and sustainable development. It also aims to develop joint initiatives that contribute to more effective responses to humanitarian crises.

14 Dec 2025

UN Special Representative Vanessa Frazier Delivers Public Lecture on the Imperative to Protect Children in Armed Conflict

The lecture drew upon Ambassador Frazier's unique diplomatic experience. In her previous role, she chaired the UN Security Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, placing her at the forefront of the UN's primary mechanism for monitoring violations and advocating for accountability.

10 Dec 2025

Qatar Mediation Forum 2025: Announcement of the Humanitarian Diplomacy Initiative

The Initiative forms part of the International Cooperation Sector Strategy under Qatar's Third National Development Strategy (2025–2030). It strengthens Qatar's humanitarian diplomacy by developing specialized analytical tools, expanding professional capacities, and improving coordination in crisis-affected settings. It also underscores the State of Qatar's commitment to establishing a principled and evidence-based approach to humanitarian and diplomatic action.

11 Nov 2025

New Issue Out | Journal of Peacebuilding & Development

The Journal of Peacebuilding & Development (JPD) is delighted to announce the release of Volume 20, Issue 3, featuring original research and briefings that deepen our understanding of the nexus between peace, development, and humanitarian action across diverse contexts.

13 Oct 2025

Call for Papers: Hikama invites researchers to submit policy paper proposals for a special issue on post-war reconstruction in the Arab region

The Hikama Journal of Public Administration and Public Policy, published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (CCHS), invites researchers, experts, and specialists interested in public administration and public policy to submit proposals for policy papers to be featured in a special issue on the topic: “Post-War Reconstruction Policies in the Arab World”.

21 Sep 2025

The Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, the Diplomatic Institute, and Berghof Foundation co-organizing a training program on Negotiation and Mediation

The training aims to deepen participants' understanding of key principles of interest-based negotiation and mediation, while also equipping them with practical conflict analysis skills through interactive exercises..

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