Multilateral development agencies have played a highly important role in the prevention and reduction of the violence in Latin America, particularly in the shift from a “public security” approach focussed on maintaining public order to a “citizen security” one of prevention and strengthening institutions.

The present publication is a Synthesis of the Spotlight Report of the Civil Society Working Group for the 2030 Agenda – GTSC A2030 – and was built collaboratively with the participation of various organizations focusing on the seven goals that will be the theme of the upcoming edition of the Forum.

Pesquisadores e especialistas  falam do tema sob os mais variados espectros da questão humanitária, do deslocamento e migrações e da violência na região.

Latin American and Caribbean societies are among the most violent on earth. The problem appears to be worsening. Why? There is not one, but several explanations accounting for the steady increases in crime and victimisation across the region. In addition to jarring inequality and chronic impunity,…

Drawing on interviews with Brazilian diplomats and official documents, this paper examines the context, key principles, and main mechanisms of Brazilian peacebuilding.

Robert Muggah and other independent thinkers talk about global governance

Our research director, Rob Muggah, contributed to this publication of the World Economic Forum on the use of public-private partnerships in the delivery of the New Urban Agenda.

Adriana Erthal Abdenur and Rob Muggah contributed to the annual compilation of global peace operations review of the Center on International Cooperation

In collaboration with UNDP, the Igarapé Institute has launched a new publication on cities and development

this publication provides an overview of the Sustainable Development Goals as they relate to violence prevention.