PRINCIPLES FOR PEACE

ChartingNewPaths 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 the least 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 now

P4P offers a new approach, principles, methodologies and measuring tools
effective, legitimate, inclusive, accountable and sustainable peace solutions.

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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.

Our work