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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I am working actively in the Geneva setting on peacebuilding issues and am interested in becoming part of a wider network of active individuals.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I am currently the Director of the Quaker UN Office in Geneva and also programme manager for QUNO's Disarmament and Peace programme. I have a PhD in political science, with 15 years of experience working in the Geneva policy setting on disarmament and peacebuilding issues.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

East Africa

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Switzerland

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Director, Quaker United Nations Office, Geneva

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://www.quno.org

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Dialogue, Diplomacy, DDR, Facilitation, Security

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Program Administration, Qualitative Skills

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

The relationship between armed violence prevention/reduction and development