The signing of a peace agreement in a country affected by violent conflict marks the beginning of a sensitive transitional period from war to peace. This commonly entails the dismantling of armed groups, the collection and destruction of illegal weapons, and projects aimed at helping former combatants reintegrate into civilian life, for example through support to find housing and employment or reuniting with missing family members, but also in some instances achieve reconciliation at a community level and support to victims.
Programs for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants form an important part of efforts to rebuild war-torn societies and creates conditions for sustainable peace.
Peace treaties often include an agreement on the creation and design of a DDR program. An external, international actor, such as the UN commonly is tasked with implementing or overseeing such a program.
Effective and successful DDR processes reduce the peril of ex-combatants taking up arms again and thus mitigate the risk of renewed armed conflict.
Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Processes in Peacebuilding and Stabilization
For more information on the DDR-training (26 November to 5 December 2024, in Barcelona, Spain), please contact Mrs. Frida Lundström (Frida.lundstrom@fba.se) with Agnes Torstensson in copy (Agnes.Torstensson@fba.se) or register your interest by following the link below. (UN Photo/Patricia Esteve - UNOCI Conducts Disarmament Operations in Abidjan)
Price per seat (including Swedish VAT): 2500 EURO