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We, the ‘Benevolent Helpers’

There is much to criticise about Trump Jr.’s trip to Nuuk in January. A great deal, in fact, not least in relation to the stated desire of the U.S. to control Kalaallit Nunaat/Greenland and the unreasonable pressure placed on Naalakkersuisut (the Greenlandic government) in this regard. However, one positive outcome emerged. It was said loudly – so loudly that the Danish government and population could not avoid hearing it – that Inuit/Greenlanders are subjected to prejudice and racism, and that there is no equity in the Danish-Greenlandic relationship.

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Lightning Talk at Peace Connect 2025

At the recent Peace Connect gathering in Nairobi, CSP’s Director Sweta Velpillay shared a reflection on what it means to reclaim our civic power and reimagine the systems that shape peace and democracy. Drawing on experiences from across global civil society, she spoke about how courage and creativity are abundant, but too often fragmented and disconnected.

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Publication Launch Recap: The Power of Civil Society

On September 17, Conducive Space for Peace (CSP) virtually launched the publication Civil Society as the Possibility for Collective Freedom. The launch featured Inés M. Pousadela, Senior Research Advisor at CIVICUS, Jesse Eaves, Senior Director for the Peacebuilding team at Humanity United, and Ralph Ellermann, Senior Programme Manager from Conducive Space for Peace, together with more than 35 participants from around the world.