The year 2024 has ended as one of the most turbulent and challenging for global peace, with devastating wars in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan, among others, triggering unprecedented humanitarian crises. The scale of conflict and intensity of violence have forced 117 million people to flee their homes—three times the number recorded twelve years ago. Of these, 43 million have sought refuge in other countries, officially becoming refugees. Behind these staggering figures are individuals and families whose lives have been upended, forced to start anew amid uncertainty, precariousness, fear, and grief.
The latest issue of Peace in Progress, titled Diasporas as Peacebuilders, explores diasporic identities—how they evolve and the legal frameworks that recognize them at local, regional, and international levels. The publication also highlights concrete examples of diaspora participation in peacebuilding processes and the everyday realities of those displaced by violence in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
This edition features in-depth articles by Bahar Baser, Carme Geha, Metka Herzog, Lisa Ott, Marcelle Shehwaro, Fanny Tittel-Mosser, and Mari Toivanen. It also includes an interview with Zoya Miari, a Palestinian-Ukrainian refugee and Peace Ambassador, at the One Young World summit. The magazine was developed as part of ICIP’s Memory, Coexistence, and Reconciliation work.
Published in Catalan, Spanish, and English, Peace in Progress is a platform for analysis, reflection, and exchanging ideas, particularly within ICIP and similar institutions. Beyond fostering debate, the publication aims to influence thought and action at national, state, and international levels.