About Us

The Cordoba Peace Institute Geneva (CPI)

CPI-Geneva is an independent non-profit organisation, working on violence prevention and peace promotion. CPI aims to enhance theoretical and practical conflict transformation resources and has extensive experience in West Asian and African contexts. CPI promotes a methodology adapted to and accepted by local communities, conflict parties and peace actors. Since 2002, it has developed unique access and networks in the countries where it works. CPI’s outlook is inspired by the Andalusian city of Cordoba: a renowned medieval centre of inter-faith dialogue, and by Geneva: a modern centre of international dialogue and exchange between peoples. CPI has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.

Our Background

The CPI has a small multi-cultural team in Geneva and the field, with a variety of backgrounds and experience. We are guided by our core values of non-violence, inclusiveness, impartiality, empathy and independence.

Our Charter

In collaboration with a large and talented pool of consultants and researchers throughout the regions where we work, the CPI currently works in the following themes related to peace promotion and violence prevention:

  • Addressing ideological tensions in North Africa;
  • Addressing intra-religious Islamic tensions in the Middle East;
  • Encouraging peaceful interaction between communities in the Sahel;
  • Preventing violence and extremism in the MENA and Sahel;
  • Transforming conflicts in the humanitarian field;
  • Promoting social cohesion, peaceful coexistence and positive interaction in Europe;
  • Building the capacities of media workers in peace promotion through journalism;
  • Promoting non-violent change and good governance.