Concrete steps are needed to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in military plans, doctrines, and policies. Peter Maurer Read Quote
Attacks on health facilities, health workers, ambulances, is now a reality that we observe on the ground – not on a monthly but on a daily or weekly scale in most of the conflicts in which we are engaged. Peter Maurer Read Quote
Trust into leadership evaporates with communities when they see that their problems are not adequately addressed, neither at the national level nor at the international arena. Peter Maurer Read Quote
Not enough countries, not enough armies, not enough armed groups are abiding by the fundamental human values enshrined in the Geneva Conventions. Peter Maurer Read Quote
Economic activity can help repair war-torn societies, but if it’s not conducted responsibly, it can also create or prolong violence. Companies and international organisations must help strengthen communities and overcome the trauma of violence. Peter Maurer Read Quote
There is a clear business case for building the resilience and capacity of local communities, businesses, and institutions because a peaceful, educated, and productive population will stimulate economic growth in the long term. Peter Maurer Read Quote
Urbanisation, poverty, youth unemployment are leading to violence-prone cities. Peter Maurer Read Quote
