Peacifica Incorporated

Peacifica Incorporated is a nonprofit organization focused on peacebuilding in the Pacific region. It aims to support and advocate for peacebuilding initiatives, recognizing the central role of building peaceful societies in achieving regional stability.

Overview

Peacifica was launched in January 2016 with a focus on key regions such as Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste. The organization works by developing partnerships with local peacebuilding organizations in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. It seeks to ensure that peace is a core component of Australian aid programs and to serve as an informed voice on peace and stability issues globally.

Activities

Peacifica conducts international activities, including bringing together representatives from peer organizations across the Pacific, such as Fiji and Timor Leste. This collaborative approach helps to foster dialogue and cooperation among regional stakeholders.

Mission

The organization's mission emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of instability, such as conflict and access to justice, in order to achieve sustainable development. Peacifica advocates for a peace-oriented approach in international affairs, particularly in how Australia engages with the Pacific.

Engagement with Pacific Perspectives

Peacifica has been involved in projects that gather and amplify the perspectives of Pacific Islanders to influence international dialogue about the region. This includes research and reports that challenge the international community, especially Australia, to reassess its engagement strategies with Pacific countries to ensure they align more closely with local needs and interests.

Position on Regional Issues

The organization argues that the Pacific region requires sustained international attention that respects the interests and perspectives of Pacific Islanders. It supports initiatives, such as the Australian referendum on the Voice, seeing them as opportunities to promote peace and stability in the region. Peacifica also encourages a nuanced understanding of regional issues, such as the complexities underlying violence in Pacific nations.

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