How does Nonviolent Peaceforce work?
Nonviolent Peaceforce is deployed at the invitation of local groups in the at-risk country who are working for peaceful change or resolution. The International Governing Council (IGC) of Nonviolent Peaceforce determines whether there is a clear mandate for intervention. If there is, Nonviolent Peaceforce Field Leadership team for the area—in consultation with local groups and the IGC—tailors specific strategies and objectives for the conflict area. Strategies could include accompanying local peace or human rights advocates, facilitating communication among the groups in conflict, monitoring elections or cease fires, training locals in conflict resolution, or other strategies as appropriate. As soon as possible, the Peaceforce will turn over their work to local groups, since only those affected can create a lasting peace. In 2003 the Nonviolent Peaceforce is beginning a pilot project involving 50 field members in Sri Lanka, a nation torn by civil war. The goal is to train 2,000 active m
