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Communities for Peace
Date Published: 13 January 2007 Document Type: Briefs & Fact Sheets Issue: Advocacy & Policy, Democracy & Governance, Social Mobilization, Youth Languages: English Purchase Method: Download |
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Communities for Peace
Date Published: 13 January 2007 Document Type: Briefs & Fact Sheets Issue: Advocacy & Policy, Democracy & Governance, Social Mobilization, Youth Languages: English Purchase Method: Download |
Since the late 1990s, the Maoist insurgency in Nepal has wreaked havoc on the nation’s economy, infrastructure and community life, resulting in more than 13,000 deaths and widespread violence and insecurity. The rebellion has destroyed property and economic resources and led to widespread social dislocation. On April 27, 2006, after a series of mass demonstrations across Nepal forced the King to relinquish his autocratic hold on the government, the Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist declared a ceasefire. Though significant, the prospect for a lasting peace remained fragile, highlighting the importance of continuing and expanding peace and conflict resolution work in Nepal at all levels. To address the social problems resulting from years of conflict, CEDPA and local partner Nagarik Aawaz began working together on the Communities for Peace project in July 2005.