About mediation
The HD Centre is currently actively involved in several conflict situations around the world. Wherever it mediates between warring parties, its goal is to help reach agreements that reduce the consequences of the conflict, improve security, and ultimately contribute to the conflict’s peaceful resolution.
In addition to peace processes it is able to discuss openly, the HD Centre is also working on others at a more discreet level. Whenever such discretion is requested, the HD Centre respects the parties’ right to dialogue without publicity or external scrutiny, in order to safeguard the peace process itself.
Assessment
The HD Centre becomes involved in a mediation project only after a detailed assessment process takes place. It initiates these detailed assessments following recommendations or invitations from individuals, organisations or governments to become involved in a specific conflict. The HD Centre also applies its own judgment in determining whether a conflict would benefit from its mediation efforts.
Since 2004, the HD Centre has provided support to the Royal Norwegian Government in its role as a third party facilitator.
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The HD Centre contributes to efforts to create an environment conducive to reconciliation between the main factions in Myanmar.
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The HD Centre was mediating in the Central African Republic (CAR) in an All-Inclusive Political Dialogue (AIPD) process.
The HD Centre is helping to facilitate two peace processes and reduce levels of violence in Mindanao, south of the Philippines.
The HD Centre is providing support to Mr Kofi Annan in the mediation of the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation process.
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The HD Centre is providing technical support to the Djibouti peace process in Somalia, on political cooperation.
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Quick links
- Take a look at our publications, which offer insight and opinion on all aspects of mediation
- The OSLO Forum is a global collaborative effort in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs intended to help mediators share their experience
- The HD Centre also provides mediation support to organisations, governments and its peers in conflict mediation