Scottish Peace Programme: request for proposals.

C. Programme Objectives

The overarching objective of the Programme is to increase Scotland’s contribution to Peace. This will be achieved through two separate programmatic strands with the following closely linked objectives.

Strand 1: Establish a Scottish Peace Platform

Facilitate the establishment of a Peace Platform in Scotland to coordinate the efforts of civil society, academic, government and private sector stakeholders based in Scotland involved in peace building activities internationally.

• Identify, convene and provide a platform for diverse organisations and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and ideas necessary for developing solutions to the most pressing peace and security challenges, with a focus on feminist approaches to peace-building.
• Foster partnerships in Scotland to have wider impact on peace activities globally.
• Share Scotland’s experience in devolution processes and establishment of democratic institutions as a path to peace for regional and subnational conflicts.
• Increased engagement of Scottish stakeholders in peace-building activities, working with international partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict.

Strand 2: Delivery of the 1325 Women in Conflict Fellowships

Build the capacity and confidence of women from conflict affected regions to engage in peace building activities.

• Provide training in conflict mediation and peace-building.
• Facilitate the development and active engagement of a vibrant community of practice amongst the alumni network.
• Provide resources and opportunities for Fellows to engage in peace building activities.