PRINCIPLES FOR PEACE
ChartingPaths to Lasting Peace
In a global landscape marked by rising polarization, violence and eroding trust in both local governance and international institutions, the Principles for Peace Foundation is setting new standards and approaches in peace engagements worldwide.
THE PEACE IMPERATIVE
We live in one of peaceful times in recent history
People in conflict
around
the world
Countries
experiencing
conflict
Is the average
lifespan of a
peace agreement
With more than two billion people caught in conflicts, the time to act is
P4P offers a new approach, principles, methodologies and measuring tools
effective, legitimate, inclusive, accountable and sustainable peace solutions.
a catalyst for action
We are a standard-setting organisation
Together with 120+ organisations, P4P has created a set of common principles and standards to embody a new approach to peace and security, at the global, regional and local level.
The principles are not just theoretical—they can be used as a practical tool for shaping the way peace processes are designed and measured.
Standards and principles
We provide a set of common standards and principles to serve as a universal reference framework, offering a benchmark for progress that can be applied across diverse conflict situations. This is not just theoretical – it is a practical tool for shaping the way peace processes are designed and measured.
Methodology, diagnostic tool, and participatory review
We have developed a powerful methodology that includes a diagnostic tool and participatory periodic reviews, to address critical gaps in legitimacy and inclusion that often lie at the heart of peace process breakdowns. By diagnosing these gaps early, we are able to intervene more effectively and promote more inclusive and sustainable peace agreements.
New peace measurement architecture
We contribute a new peace measurement architecture, anchored by the Peace Navigator-a data platform that helps track the quality and trajectory of peace engagements. This tool provides decision-makers with actionable insights, allowing them to understand the dynamics of peace in real time and adjust their strategies accordingly.
Tools for course correction
P4P offers tools for course correction, including simulations and peace gaming exercises, allowing stakeholders to test different scenarios, understand potential outcomes, and refine their strategies.
Accompaniment and coalition building
P4P plays a catalytic role in peace processes through accompaniment and coalition building. We work alongside local stakeholders, helping to build broad-based coalitions that can drive the peace process forward. This is not just about offering advice—it’s about being a trusted partner, helping to align diverse actors towards a common goal.
A ViSION FOR LASTING PEACE
We provide a framework for action and a benchmark for progress.
We offer a suite of tools, diagnostics, and expert-guided strategies.
We promote coherence, transparency, and accountability in all peace efforts.
Our commitment is to:
Shift the focus
We depart from focusing simply on ending violence to fostering inclusive, legitimate, and enduring peace, paired with accountable security.
Reinvent partnerships
We facilitate genuine peace-oriented partnerships, by valuing locally led state-society solutions over elite power-sharing. We serve not as the architects but as the midwives of peace.
Transform dynamics
We move beyond mere elite power-sharing to embrace collaborative state-society relations.
Harness the principles for peace
We accompany stakeholders throughout the intricacies of peace processes. We guide alliance building and dialogues, assess the progress of shared metrics, and navigate course correction.
Move from policy to funding
We utilise our diagnostics and feedback loop mechanism to produce and monitor effective measurements. We strive to ensure accountability to taxpayers and affected communities and guide collective action.
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Gaza’s ceasefire at a crossroads: the challenge of stabilization and peace
As Gaza’s ceasefire teeters, international efforts face a crucial test – can diplomacy prevent a return to all-out war and create a lasting peace?
Op-ed in the Jerusalem Post by Hiba Qasas, Bert Koenders and Kees Matthijssen
Legitimacy at the Heart of Peace:
P4P Launches Flagship Report and Previews AI-Powered Peace Navigator
P4P unveils report and AI tool highlighting the centrality of legitimacy in guiding more effective and sustainable peace strategies.
P4P signs Memorandum of Understanding with g7+ Secretariat
P4P and g7+ partner to enhance inclusive, evidence-based peacebuilding through research, advisory support, peer learning, and advocacy for fragile states.
On behalf of USF coalition, MS. Hiba Qasas’ statement on the ceasefire US President Trump’s 20 Point-Plan
Video – On the Gaza ceasefire
USF Coalition Welcomes President Trump’s-mediated ceasefire & 20-points Gaza Peace Plan
The Uniting for a Shared Future coalition, bringing together more than 500 Israeli and Palestinian leaders from politics, security, business, media, and civil society, welcomes today’s ceasefire announcement…
Interview : On France’s recognition of a Palestinian State
Hiba Qasas, Founder and Executive Director, comments on France’s recognition of a Palestinian state during FRANCE 24’s special edition covering the UN Summit co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia in New York.
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