Working on more than 80% of conflicts around the world, HD brings all parties together to find the path to peace.

We are global and local, helping conflict parties to build a common vision of a better future with comprehensive and inclusive peace agreements that reduce the human suffering caused by war and create the conditions for stability and development.

Since 1999, HD has been achieving peace around the world – including the Aceh separatist conflict in Indonesia, the ETA insurgency in Spain, long-running violence in the southern Philippines and a decade of fighting and turmoil in Libya.

With a focus on innovation, operations and results, HD runs mediation and peacemaking projects across Africa, the Middle East, Eurasia, Asia and Latin America.

Using our reach and networks, HD also supports humanitarian efforts by brokering ceasefires and helping to secure the safe passage of aid in high-risk areas.

HD’s strategy spells out these priorities:

• Multi-level engagementswith local, national and regional networks and tracks
• Inter-state engagementssupporting states to manage regional or bilateral disputes and prevent escalation
• Local engagementswith communities and local actors to resolve conflicts at ground level
• Thematic expertiseincluding gender-inclusive processes, environmental peacemaking and the impact of transnational crime

Clickherefor details of HD’s approach to mediation and our innovative Monitoring and Evaluation system.

HD is a Swiss-based non-profit organisation acting from principles of humanity, impartiality and independence.

HD is supervised by an independent board, regularly reports to donors and undergoes financial audits every year.

We are deeply honoured to receive theCarnegie Wateler Peace Prizefor 2022 in recognition of HD’s track record of conflict mediation and contributions to peace.