Independent Peace Associates (Indie Peace)

Who we are

We are a conflict transformation organisation specialising in research, analysis, training and facilitation of dialogue to build confidence between communities affected by conflict.

Our geographic expertise is mainly in the former Soviet Union and neighbouring regions, and our principle is to work inclusively of all communities and across the multiple conflict-divides in the region.

Our Approach:

• We offer a transformational peacebuilding model that aims to build intellectual and emotional capital for peaceful social change. We believe that transformation on an individual level can influence change on the social and political levels.
• Our analysis acknowledges the role of perceptions, emotions and human subjectivity. Our interventions foster greater reflectiveness and critical thinking.
• We believe that only by understanding all dimensions of a conflict – i.e. its psychological, social, political, economic, ethnic, historical, gendered, cultural and other roots – can we develop a conflict-sensitive vision, a strategy to build sustainable peace.

Our culture and values

Our core values are a respect for human dignity and individual agency. We are independent, principled, and open-minded. We are impartial, but not neutral in that we reject all forms of violence, including coercive exercise of power and abuse of human rights.

We work with peace practitioners from around the world who share our vision and values -working together to foster a more just society based on ethics, empathy and reason.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Indie Peace works with peace practitioners from around the world who share our vision and values -working together to foster a more just society based on ethics, empathy and reason. Our staff, consultants, partners and volunteers are equally valuable to this mission. 

Indie Peace has a policy of promoting inclusiveness, diversity, and respect for all people. We are committed to promote cultural diversity and respect, tolerance, justice and peace for all. To this end we respect and tolerate diversity of opinions; We take meaningful steps to promote inclusiveness in our operations and programmes; and we actively promote ethical behaviour as a responsible partner among peers.