Interpeace approach contributes to building lasting peace through inclusive and nationally-led processes of change. Their added value is our tested approach in strengthening capacities within societies to manage conflict without resorting to violence or coercion. Peacebuilding must be led and owned from within a society so we work exclusively with national teams in countries across Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and the Middle East. In 2011 they were supporting initiatives in 16 countries and territories, four of which are implemented through our United Nations arm, the Joint Programme Unit for United Nations/Interpeace. They also have a thematic programme covering Constitution Making for Peace, a handbook on options for making and reforming constitutions.

We combine our local peacebuilding knowledge with the latest in international thinking to assist the international community, including the United Nations, to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world.