United States Institute Of Peace

United Institute of Peace is a federally-funded national security institution devoted to the non-violent prevention and mitigation of deadly conflict abroad. It achieves its mission its engagements in the world’s conflict zones, teaching and training, research and analysis, and global grant-making. The Institute’s independence gives it unique access, credibility, and convening power among a variety of stakeholders, including governments, civil society, militaries, private businesses and scholars worldwide. United Institute of Peace operates in the world’s most challenging conflict zones, and conducts active programs in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Libya, Burma, and elsewhere. On a daily basis, the organization’s staff mediates among parties in conflict, builds local conflict management skills in fragile states, supports the development of the rule of law in post-conflict environments, and strengthens civil society. United Institute of Peace was established by Congress in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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