While programming in support of the peace process has become increasingly difficult, opportunities to support local civil society initiatives at the grassroots level remain. As Myanmar's peace process is facing a deadlock, communities on the ground are likely to experience continued armed conflict in the foreseeable future. Nonviolent Peaceforce sees a need to continue strengthening the resilience of communities in conflict affected areas, especially for women, youth and displaced people. These infographic mapsВ counter the claim that there are no women in Myanmar with the expertise needed to resolve longstanding conflicts. NP collaborated with USAID to illustrate the wide range of women and organizations engaged in peace-related activities across Myanmar. In a similar way, NP has connected women and youth from various groups to strengthen their voices and encourage the population to pay more attention to their needs. NP also has brought together representatives of civilian protection networks from different ethnic areas to reduce isolation and create learning opportunities. In doing so, NP is creating opportunities for discussions between groups and allowing civilians to participate in the early stages of MyanmarвЂ™s peace process as well as local decision-making processes. Since 2018 NP supports women and youth to become leaders, training them to respond to issues that are important to their communities. Between 20 NP trained civil society and ethnic armed groups in ceasefire monitoring and civilian protection.

Nonviolent Peaceforce is helping local actors to protect civilians and build peace in regions where thereвЂ™s conflict.

Peace in myanmar language