Creating Safer Space is a four-year international research collaboration, which aims to understand, support and expand unarmed civilian protection and self-protection in the midst of violent conflict. Creating Safer Space supports research that explores how violence against civilians can be interrupted, reduced and/or prevented by civilians by using a range of active nonviolent strategies. The aim of this network, and of the projects it supports, is to strengthen civilian capacities for protection and to support local efforts to transform conflict nonviolently as a basis for lasting, sustainable peace.
The network provides opportunities for researchers, practitioners and communities to network and share knowledge and ideas, to engage in training and research, and to undertake joint dissemination and advocacy activities. Please see our website for more information.
Creating Safer Space is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) of UK Research and Innovation. The funding is part of the Global Challenges Research Fund, a £1.5 billion fund supporting cutting-edge research and innovation that addresses the global issues faced by developing countries. The GCRF forms part of the UK Government’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment.
Creating Safer Space is led by Aberystwyth University (UK) in collaboration with the University of Antioquia (Colombia), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), City University of New York (USA), Durham University (UK), Leeds Beckett University (UK) and Strathmore University (Kenya).