In a world of rapidly evolving conflicts, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and a global crisis of legitimacy and trust, it is increasingly difficult to evaluate the progress and quality of peace engagements. International standards have been established for humanitarian affairs and the rules of war, but the peace ecosystem has long lacked a comparable framework to guide peacemaking efforts.

The eight Principles for Peace, developed jointly by 120 organizations in the field, address this critical gap. They offer a reference framework designed to create the conditions for lasting positive change, accountable security, and legitimacy –  measured by the well-being and prosperity of the societies they aim to serve.

Our mission is to ensure the Principles become a global benchmark for progress. We are dedicated to transform peace engagement worldwide by promoting shifts in policy and practice to achieve more effective and lasting peace, in ways that are locally grounded and internationally guaranteed.