Imagine a World Without Violent Conflict

Patricia Lewis and Champa Patel explain what we can do to curb escalation and why we need a new way to talk about women in conflict.

Explainer Video Updated 25 March 2021 3 minute watch
— Patricia Lewis and Champa Patel explain what we can do to curb escalation and why we need a new way to talk about women in conflict.

Dr Patricia Lewis

Former Research Director; Director, International Security Programme

Champa Patel

Executive Director, Governments and Policy, Climate Group

At the heart of violent conflict is our inability to manage non-violent conflict. Imagining a world without conflict is possible, but it’s a world in which constant vigilance is needed.

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