WFD is a member of different international networks, associations and partnerships.
International Network on Conflict Resolution Education and Peace Education /INCREPE/:
The International Network for Conflict Resolution Education and Peace Education (INCREPE) is a global network of individuals and organizations committed to and passionate about building civil societies with the capacity to educate, model, communicate, create policy, promote and implement peace education and conflict resolution education. INCREPE develops/builds capacity to promote a culture of peace and non-violence through the engagement of networks and support structures at local, regional, and international levels with the strong participation of youth. To promote living together peacefully and democratically through life-long learning while significantly reducing the economic, environmental, and human costs of violence and acknowledging and appreciating cultural differences.
More: http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network
Global Partnership For the Prevention of Armed Conflict:
The core membership of the GPPAC network is comprised of regional and international civil society organizations and networks involved in conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities. Wherever possible, the network engages in active partnerships with individual governments, intergovernmental organizations, private sector associations and other relevant bodies to pursue conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities.
More: http://www.gppac.net/
International Peace Research Association.
Member of the Council, Peace Education Commission:
Since 1964 IPRA has been pursuing interdisciplinary research into the most pressing issues related to sustainable peace around the world today. As a network of scholars, practitioners and decision-makers from all continents, we strive to stay at the cutting edge of the state of the art of peace. IPRA is about building communities of inquiry. For peace research closer to home, contact one of our five geographically distributed regional associations to learn about recent events and initiatives. If you are looking for a more specific discipline within peace and conflict research, get involved with one of IPRA’s Commissions or Working Groups according to your area of specialisation. IPRA, the network for peace researchers, has just held its 22nd Global Conference, in July which provided a space for approximately 400 researchers from all parts of the world to exchange actionable knowledge about this issue in order to advance theory, policy, and practice worldwide. Eight plenary sessions, more than 250 presentations and numerous other activities facilitated this exchange.
More: http://www.ipra-peace.com
“Public Network “ of Civil Society Organisations – Network in Armenia:
Armenian NGOs have come up with an initiative of developing cooperation with Armenian National Assembly and Government. In the result of that initiative in May 2008 “Public Network” of Civil Society Organizations was created in Armenia. The Network involves 80 NGOs, unions and foundations and aims at promoting the increase of public participation rate in legal activities by developing partnership with National Assembly and Government. Within the Network there have been created 12 Expert Councils composed of the representatives from member NGOs. These Councils should work with the relevant permanent committees of the National Assembly. The managing body of the Network is the Coordinating Council composed of the Network 12 representatives from Expert Councils.
UNIFEM Women for Peace-Network in Armenia:
The Armenian Peace Coalition was founded in 2002. The Coalition accepter a declaration stating its main goal: expansion of women’s role in conflict management and peace building processes.
Activities of the Coalition are directed towards the implementation of the provisions of 1325 Resolution of UN Security Council, where it is particularly mentioned: that the UN Security Council “Reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and peace building and stresses the importance of their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for maintenance and promotion of peace and security, and the need to increase their role in the decision-making with regard to conflict prevention and resolution”.