In 2021, a pilot initiative supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) explored the feasibility of establishing a Conflict Sensitivity Hub (CSH) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A global mapping of existing hubs helped identify key models, features, and lessons learned, confirming the potential value of establishing a CSH in the DRC.
Building on this, the FCDO has continued supporting conflict sensitivity technical facilities worldwide. Following an initial online exchange in 2022, this webinar series comes at a critical moment to reflect on progress, share experiences, and consider the future of Conflict Sensitivity Hubs in a rapidly evolving global context.
From 23–26 March 2026 , a four-day global webinar series will bring together CSH coordinators, implementing partners, and technical experts to exchange experiences, consolidate learning, and discuss forward-looking strategies for conflict sensitivity support across the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding (HDP) nexus.
Objectives
This series aims to strengthen the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of Conflict Sensitivity Hubs globally by:
Facilitating exchange of experiences on operational models, methodologies, and impact measurement
Identifying enabling factors and barriers to mainstreaming conflict sensitivity across the HDP nexus
Exploring sustainable, locally owned governance and financing models for CSHs
Supporting strategic reflection on how hubs can navigate shrinking donor space and evolving political contexts
Expected Outcomes
Participants will work towards:
A shared understanding of effective and innovative practices across CSH models
Practical insights on measuring the impact of conflict sensitivity initiatives
Clearer articulation of sustainable and locally owned hub models
Stronger connections between CSHs, donors, and partners
Identification of common challenges and strategies to address them
Increased visibility of conflict sensitivity as a critical pillar of effective HDP programming
Format: Webinar
Session length: 1–2 hours
PROGRAMME
Day 1 – Looking Back: What Have Conflict Sensitivity Hubs Achieved? Presenters: Conflict Sensitivity Hub DRC & Conflict Sensitivity Integration Hub – Honduras Date: Monday 23rd January 2026 Time: 15:00 GMT Register HERE Day 2 – Conflict sensitivity lessons for an uncertain future Presenters: Mercy Corps Ethiopia Hub & Conflict Sensitivity Research Facility (CSRF)-South Sudan Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026 Time: 12:00 GMT Register HERE Day 3 – Strengthening Uptake: From Technical Support to Organisational Change Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 Time: 09:00 GMT INVITATION ONLY Day 4 – Shared governance in action: Lessons on co-constructing and sustaining CSC Hubs in West Africa amid a changing funding landscape Presenters: Conflict Sensitivity hubs in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Benin Time: 14: 00 GMT Date Thursday 26th March 2026 Register HERE
This webinar series will be hosted by International Alert’s DRC Conflict Sensitivity Hub and the Conflict sensitivity Community Hub (CSC-Hub)
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