In line with its constitutional objective of promoting a just and peaceful international order, Switzerland actively contributes to international peacebuilding efforts worldwide. The presence on its soil of multilateral bodies, international organizations, governmental institutions, and civil society actors involved in peace and human rights brings Switzerland a wealth of expertise, experience, and international standing.
However, some would argue that peacebuilding begins at home. Gender equality, human rights, climate justice, safety and (human) security, polarization, and social cohesion – to mention just a few – are relevant issues when it comes to peacebuilding in Switzerland, too. Global challenges such as the climate crisis or the Covid-19 pandemic make it clear: these issues are relevant both in domestic and foreign policy spheres, and they are interconnected. This points to the need for integrated policies and approaches promoting peace across the state and civil society actors in Switzerland and abroad. This edition sheds light on the efforts made by the KOFF organizations and their perspectives in this regard.
However, some would argue that peacebuilding begins at home. Gender equality, human rights, climate justice, safety and (human) security, polarization, and social cohesion – to mention just a few – are relevant issues when it comes to peacebuilding in Switzerland, too. Global challenges such as the climate crisis or the Covid-19 pandemic make it clear: these issues are relevant both in domestic and foreign policy spheres, and they are interconnected. This points to the need for integrated policies and approaches promoting peace across the state and civil society actors in Switzerland and abroad. This edition sheds light on the efforts made by the KOFF organizations and their perspectives in this regard.
Wishing you a pleasant read.
Sanjally Jobarteh, Editor of KOFF magazine
By publishing the à propos magazine, the Swiss platform for peacebuilding KOFF creates a medium for its members and partners to communicate about their experiences and perspectives. The articles of this magazine reflect the views of the authors only and not those of KOFF or swisspeace.
