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#CyberMediation initiative launched at Diplo

13 March 2018

Event description

The UN Department of Political Affairs, Diplo, the GIP, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, swisspeace, and researchers from Harvard University launched the #CyberMediation initiative. The initiative explores how digital technology is impacting the role of mediation in the prevention and resolution of violent conflict, how digital tools can be used by peace mediators, and what safeguards are needed to protect the integrity of the mediation process.