The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) works to prevent and resolve armed conflicts around the world through mediation and discreet diplomacy.
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“Without a critical mass of people choosing peace, whichever imperfect path they choose, the trajectory of the next few years is likely to be very bad.”
HD Executive Director David Harland, opening the #GenevaPeaceForum 2026.
Amid escalating violence, protracted wars and intensifying geopolitical competition, the price of peace pales beside the cost of war.
Read the full report hdcentre.org/insights/oslo-f…
#OsloForum #Peacemaking #Mediation #Diplomacy
In the latest episode of The Mediator’s Studio, Dr Manal Radwan, Special Envoy and Advisor of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia for Negotiations and Peace Efforts, reflects on the role of diplomacy when conflict feels impossible to resolve
🎧bit.ly/manalradwan
Roger Carstens reflects on five years leading some of the world's most sensitive hostage negotiations — and why success begins with understanding who holds the key to the cell.
Episode 1 of The Mediator’s Studio is out now👇
bit.ly/MediatorsStudio
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Just launched: The Oslo Forum 2026 report
How diplomacy can adapt to a fragmenting world - and how to keep dialogue alive.
Read the full report👉 hdcentre.org/insights/oslo-f…
#OsloForum #Peacemaking #Mediation #Diplomacy
Season 8 of #TheMediatorsStudio starts now! In the first episode, former US hostage envoy Roger Carstens shares what it takes to negotiate for the release of people held captive abroad.
Listen to Episode 1: bit.ly/MediatorsStudio
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What keeps peacemakers going when every path to peace seems blocked?
Season 8 of The Mediator’s Studio explores the decisions, relationships and human moments behind modern diplomacy — from hostage negotiations and regional crises to efforts to create new openings for dialogue.
📸 A look back at Day 1 of #OsloForum 2026. From the escalating costs of conflict to the increasing pressure on mediation efforts, participants tackled some of today’s most urgent #peacebuilding challenges under the theme “The Cost of War, the Price of Peace.”
© Ilja C. Hendel
140+ mediators and peacemakers are gathering at #OsloForum2026 to discuss “The Cost of War, the Price of Peace” and the political will, compromises, and sustained efforts needed to advance peace. @NorwayMFA #Mediation #Peacemaking
read more: hdcentre.org/news/global-pea…
When progress feels out of reach, what helps mediation move forward?
Listen to #TheMediatorsStudio with Staffan de Mistura.
The veteran mediator reflects on timing, patience, human connection, and how unlikely moments can open paths to peace. hdcentre.org/podcasts/staffa…
How do mediators recognise the right moment to move? Staffan de Mistura shares lessons from a long career in diplomacy, including why patience, timing and human connection matter in mediation. hdcentre.org/podcasts/staffa…
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Catch up now on the latest ep of #TheMediatorsStudio featuring Dr @majedalansari talking about mediating crises from #Gaza to the #DRC, humanitarian engagement in the Russia–Ukraine war, and why human connection still matters.
Listen here: hdcentre.org/podcasts/al-ans…
Bonus episode from #TheMediatorsStudio featuring Dr @majedalansari, Advisor to #Qatar's PM on mediating #Gaza, #DRC, Russia–Ukraine, and the human connections that make #peace possible.
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👉hdcentre.org/podcasts/al-ans…
“Conflict and humanitarian needs are rising sharply around the world, and the world needs new ways to address the urgent challenges.” — David Harland, spoke at @newhumanitarian on dialogue, mediation & innovative crisis solutions.
#Peacebuilding #HumanitarianAction
Populism is rewriting the rules of diplomacy: fast, informal, and unbound.
Insightful @SCMPOpinion piece by Michael Vatikiotis.
🔗 scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/a…
Season 7 of #TheMediatorsStudio wraps up with powerful insights from global peacemakers on mediating in a changing world. Tune in now to the full season 👉🔗hdcentre.org/news/the-mediat…
A must-read by David Harland on why we urgently need new ways to manage #war & #conflict risks.
Today’s battles are complex. Supporting the #UN & empowering new mediators is key for lasting #peace.
thenewhumanitarian.org/opini…
Don’t miss the season finale! Uhuru Kenyatta (@4thPresidentKE) speaks candidly about his involvement in mediation across the African continent, his political life, and how he sees the role of #GenZ in shaping Africa’s future. 👉bit.ly/4nLSrLZ @adamtalkspeace @NorwayMFA
