



The conversation focused on the need for building data and evidence-based methods to impact work on prevention in ways that uplift grassroots actors and initiatives. The 12 June discussion at Quaker House was one such opportunity. To do this, the UN’s Peacebuilding Support Office and the World Bank called for a series of papers and consultations with Member States, civil society and other stakeholders. The anniversary provided a unique opportunity to highlight next steps in strengthening the international architecture for prevention, as well as acknowledging how the geopolitical landscape has evolved since the release of the report. The recommendations shifted the narrative from managing and responding to crises, to promoting preventative measures. The report highlighted the surge of violent conflict in recent years and provided recommendations for the international community to tackle this increase. Released in 2018, Pathways for Peace was a flagship report by the United Nations and World Bank Group. The event was co-hosted by QUNO, the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) and the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation (DHF). On June 12, civil society and UN colleagues gathered at Quaker House to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the ‘Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict’ Report.
