In the margins of the DDR Symposium, together with @denmarkinny.bsky.social, the #DDR section convened a “Friends of #Haiti” meeting to discuss #BINUH’s DDR/CVR/WAM efforts.

Participants reaffirmed that rebuilding trust & fostering Haitian-led peace efforts are key to lasting stability.

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Once fighters, now voices for #peace.

Through the political transformation of armed groups, ex-combatants are not just laying down arms, they’re rewriting their roles in society.

Watch their stories filmed by @berghoffnd.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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"Adeline", a former FARC-EP combatant, is now in process of reintegration as a nurse and member of her local Health Committee in #Colombia.

Her journey from armed conflict to community care reflects the power of reintegration.

📖: medium.com/@orolsi/adel...

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The #DDR Section is empowering practitioners around the world, from field missions to national institutions, with the skills to support #disarmament, #demobilization, and #reintegration.

📖 Learn more in our #DDR Bulletin: unddr.org/the-ddr-bull...

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The #DDR Section in #OROLSI has built strong strategic, policy & operational partnerships with partners globally!

We thank all of our partners for the invaluable work striving for #peace and #security.

Learn more: www.unddr.org/the-ddr-bull...

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Even without peace deals, people can choose peace.

#DDR tool "support to disengagement and voluntary exits from armed groups" helps individuals safely exit armed groups, including those designated as terrorist orgs.

Learn more: peacekeeping.un.org/sites/defaul...

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After fleeing Al-Shabaab, Aisha and her children faced fear and isolation. Through Somalia’s National Defector Rehabilitation Programme, supported by @iom.int & #UNTMIS, she accessed food, healthcare, education & safety.

📖 medium.com/@orolsi/aish...

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"Anel" wanted to be a pilot but became a survivor.

Recruited by an armed group at 13, her dreams were shattered. Through transitional justice & #CVR, she found healing. Now she makes soap, empowers women & rebuilds.

Her story: medium.com/@orolsi/anel...

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On the sidelines of #DDRweek, you are invited to visit the photo exhibit: HE[R]EAL - Her Reality - Reclaiming DDR Through Women’s Eyes’.

Organized by @undp.org & @fbafolke.bsky.social, the exhibit is on view at Scandinavia House October 28 - 29.

More: www.undp.org/events/herea...

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