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Peace and security

Millions of people face the threat of war, conflict and disaster. GIZ promotes peace, strengthens security and supports partners in laying the foundation for stability – in the interests of people locally and in Germany.

Our skills and expertise

  • Supporting peace processes

    We promote dialogue, mediation and reconciliation. We assist our partners with violence prevention and conflict management work and support them in strengthening social cohesion.

  • Rethinking security

    GIZ strengthens state security structures, focuses on human security, and provides support to prevent violence and organised crime.

  • Reconstruction and crisis resilience

    Following crises and disasters, we work with partners to rebuild infrastructure and livelihoods together on a sustainable basis – with a focus on security, social participation and prevention.

  • Displacement and migration

    We create fair migration pathways, promote safe return and encourage resource-rich countries to use their resources fairly and peacefully.

Displacement and migration

Displacement and migration are challenges for policy-makers and wider society: We support displaced people and host regions so that everyone benefits.

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Peacebuilding

Peace requires prevention, reappraisal and dialogue. We help to strengthen local actors and prevent violence.

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Security

Shaping security together – through networks and with people.

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Raw materials

Raw materials should promote development, not conflict. We advise on fair conditions, sustainable extraction and secure supply chains.

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Working in fragile contexts

Making sustainable development possible under challenging conditions – and delivering impact where others cannot operate

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Insights

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‘Germany’s security is also determined by factors beyond our borders’

International cooperation helps to promote greater security around the world and here in Germany. GIZ security expert Anne-Katrin Niemeier explains how this work.

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Interview

‘Climate pledges must now be turned into action’

In this interview, Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven talks about what she anticipates from the COP31 climate change conference in Antalya. The Managing Director at GIZ underlines why GIZ’s work in this area serves German interests, too.

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Truth as the basis for peace

GIZ has opened a school of journalism in Damascus to promote reporting that considers different perspectives and does not escalate conflicts.

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