Welcome
to the
Creating
Safer Space
research network.

We strengthen civilian capacities for
nonviolent (self-)protection in
conflict-affected areas.

{ Río La Paloma, Argelia - Antioquia, Colombia }

{ Kenyan landscape (by MarC-OH) }

{ Our project partner Nonviolent Peaceforce on patrol with Women Protection Teams in South Sudan. }

{ Our project partner Arlequin y los Juglares, using art to protect in Colombia. Foto: Raul Soto. }

{ Philippines }

{ Our project partner Nonviolent Peaceforce engaging in UCP training for the joint peace and security team in Bangsamoro, the Philippines. }

{ Myanmar (by Liam Ashley) }

Creating Safer Space is an international research and impact collaboration, which aims to understand and support unarmed civilian protection and self-protection amidst violent conflict. We support research that explores how violence against civilians can be deterred or prevented by civilians without the use or threat of force.

Our aim is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace with social justice. The network is funded by the UKRI AHRC Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Collective Programme (Network Plus).

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15 April 2025