With a deep understanding of real-world problems, he translates his personal insights into solution-oriented visions. He is the Executive Chairman & Co-founder of Edgelands Institute, and the former Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He also led a special initiative at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society on security, social contract, and the role of cities in the age of digital surveillance and pandemics.

For more than two decades, Yves held various posts in challenging contexts such as Israel and the Occupied Territories, Sudan, Yemen, Chechnya, and Georgia for the ICRC, where he served as Director-General from 2010 to March 2020. Yves Daccord also served as Co-Chair of the International Commission on Inclusive Peace (ICIP), spearheading the Principles for Peace initiative.

…and Director of its Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP). An international expert on conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and armed violence, Keith has more than 30 years of experience in designing and conducting research projects for academic and policy-oriented purposes. He was also the founder and Programme Director of the Small Arms Survey, an internationally-recognised centre of excellence for knowledge-related products concerning small arms proliferation and misuse, violence prevention, and human security. He has published more than 80 articles, chapters, and reports. Keith received his MPhil and DPhil from Balliol College, Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar.

Former Head of Global Policy and Advocacy at Saferworld, Larry has over two decades’ experience, and helped craft global agreements on peace, governance and development themes including the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States, the Busan Partnership and the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. Larry a long track record in peace, rights and security strategy and programme design, management, training and evaluation, conflict research and analysis, high-level policy advice, advocacy and coalition building. He has lived and worked for peace in the Balkans, South Asia, Africa and the Pacific with the UN, the OSCE, Saferworld and others. He has authored and edited numerous studies on stabilisation, statebuilding, counter-terrorism, countering violent extremism, peace, human rights, security, justice and development.

…and an MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from Oxford University. 

She has worked in Italy, the UK, the USA, Belgium, Switzerland, and Jordan, holding positions with NGOs, Think Tanks, UNHCR, and research centers, where she designed programs for aid assistance and conducted applied research projects.  She is currently pursuing a PhD in International Relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading, and outdoor sports.

Her strong knowledge of International Geneva, paired with her financial expertise, makes her a valuable asset in the NGO field.

Danijela supported high-level officials, organised special events, and assisted with complex projects, ensuring the smooth execution of various initiatives.

… such as the International Labour Organization and the Small Arms Survey.
Prior to joining P4P, she worked as an independent researcher and freelance consultant and was a Lecturer in International Politics & Security at Aberystwyth University. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science/International Relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute, an M.A. in International Conflict Analysis from the University of Kent (Brussels School of International Studies), and B.A. degrees in History and International Relations from the College of William & Mary.

She speaks three languages (Arabic, English, French) and is interested in exploring questions of power, legitimacy, security, and justice, and in understanding complex political change, with specific focus on the Middle East and North Africa.