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The Mediation Support Network (MSN) is a global network of primarily non-governmental organisations that support mediation in peace negotiations. MSN members meet annually to exchange lessons learnt and explore areas for collaboration; the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) is a member.

Mission

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The mission of the MSN is to promote and improve mediation practice, processes and standards to address political tensions and armed conflict. Furthermore, the MSN connects different mediation support units and organisations with the intention of:

  • promoting exchange about planned and ongoing activities to enable synergies and cumulative impact;
  • providing opportunities for collaboration, initiating and encouraging joint activities;
  • sharing analysis of trends and ways to address emerging challenges in the field of peace mediation.

History

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The MSN was established in September 2008 and convened for the first time in Switzerland. Since then, the MSN has grown with new member organizations (especially from the Global South) joining the initiative.

In 2023, MSN members met online to discuss the UN ‘Guidance on Mediation of Ceasefires’ and produced a short commentary (external link) capturing the discussion.

Also in 2023, MSN members similarly discussed and commented (external link) the UN DPPA Practice Note on ‘’The Implications of Climate Change for Mediation and Peace Processes”.

In 2017, the MSN developed the report, 'Translating Mediation Guidance into Practice: Commentary on the Guidance on Gender and inclusive Mediation Strategies(PDF 3 Mb)', to critically discuss the UN DPPA Guidance on Gender and Inclusive Mediation Strategies.

In 2013, the Mediation Support Network (MSN) developed the report, ‘Translating Mediation Guidance into Practice: Commentary on the UN Guidance for Effective Mediation (PDF 2Mb)’ (foreword by Jimmy Carter), to expand on the UN Guidance for Effective Mediation and provide examples of mediation practice in conflicts around the world.

More MSN Discussion Points (external link)

Link to the MSN website (external link)

Members

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(Images link to external websites of the different organizations. The United Nations does not bear responsibility for the validity of the content.)

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Logo of ACCORD linking to their website
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Logo of Berghof Foundation linking to their website
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Logo of the Carter Center linking to their website

 

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Logo of CMI Peace Brokers linking to their website

 

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Logo of the Center for Peace and Conflict Estudies linking to their  website

 

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Logo of CPM Center for Peace Mediation linking to their website

 

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Logo of CR Conciliation Resources linking to their website

 

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Logo of CSS ETH Zurich linking to their website

 

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Logo of FBA Folke Bernardotte Academy linking to their website FBA8

 

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Logo of NOREF Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution linking to their website

 

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Logo of HD Center for Humanitarian Dialog linking to their website

 

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Logo of IQ Initiative for Quiet Diplomacy linking to their website

 

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Logo of SEACSN Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network linking to their website

 

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Logo of CFCG Search for Common Ground linking to their website

 

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Logo of SERAPAZ Servicios y Asesoría para la Paz linking to their website

 

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Logo of Swisspeace linking to their website

 

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Logo of CINEP Programa para la Paz linking to their website

 

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Logo of USIP United States Institute for Peace linking to their website

 

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logo of WANEP West Africa Network for Peacebuilding linking to their website

 

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Logo of Clingendael Netherlands Institute of International Relations linking to their website

 

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Logo of UN United Nations linking to the peace-making mandate in the peacemaker site

 

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Logo of CMA Centre for Mediation in Africa - University of Pretoria linking to their website

 

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Logo of CSSP Berlin Center for Integrative Mediation linking to their website

 

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Logo of OT Ottawa Dialog linking to their website

 

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logo of Zimbabwe Institute linking to their website

 

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Logo of IFIT Institute for Integrated Transitions linking to their website

 

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Logo of Sakawa Peace Foundation SPF linking to their website