Security is nothing more than living in peace. And peace must be constructed on a daily basis. It demands knowledge, action, work and efforts by all in society, searching together for efficient solutions. See how we put peace into practice.
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Strategic thought informs everything Instituto Sou da Paz does. We analyze the main dynamics of violence and, based on this diagnosis, decide where and how to act.
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Sou da Paz researches and diagnoses the causes, circumstance and actors, in addition to the impacts, of violence.
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Guided by the evidence, reason and knowledge of the problem, Instituto Sou da Paz develops programs and actions for the prevention and reduction of violence.
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Sou da Paz insists on monitoring and evaluating results in order to guarantee effective methodologies.
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Sou da Paz conducts mobilization and advocacy efforts to pressure governmental instances, and we courageously confront the 'fear industry'.
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We work hand-in-hand with partners – connecting governments, the press, civil society organizations, academia, the private sector and the public at large.
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Sou da Paz participates in the implementation of efforts and solutions together with government agencies.
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As a 'watchdog', Instituto Sou da Paz demands results from governments and shines a light on implementation problems of public security policies.