What we do

Strengthening civil society connections and collective action. Through its coordinating role, CSPPS cultivates spaces for mutual learning, peer-to-peer exchange, and joint reflection, enabling members of the Platform to share experiences, identify common priorities, and develop collective responses. Coordination also serves as the foundation for the Platform's broader impact. Namely, strong relationships within the network enhance the credibility of civil society voices, support collective advocacy, and create opportunities for collaboration across regions and thematic areas. This section highlights the key mechanisms, milestones, and initiatives through which CSPPS has strengthened and activated its network throughout the years, contributing to more connected, resilient, and locally grounded peacebuilding efforts. Expanding and nurturing the membership remains central to this approach; the Platform continues to welcome new members from diverse contexts to reinforce its global outreach and collective influence.  

Strengthening civil society voices. CSPPS plays a key role in amplifying the voices of civil society actors, particularly those in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. By creating pathways for engagement beyond national borders, the Platform ensures that local knowledge and experiences are meaningfully reflected in global policy discussions and peacebuilding processes. This includes supporting their participation in key events, elevating member-led initiatives, and promoting the visibility of grassroots expertise in spaces where decisions on peacebuilding priorities and approaches are shaped. Through this amplifying role, CSPPS strengthens the collective voice of civil society, helping to bridge the gap between local realities and global policymaking. The Platform’s efforts contribute to more inclusive, representative, and effective peacebuilding responses, grounded in the lived experiences and leadership of those most directly affected by conflict and fragility.

Advocating for civic space. CSPPS plays a strategic role in influencing policy by engaging in key international forums, multilateral processes, and advocacy spaces. Through these efforts, the Platform works to align stakeholders, promote shared priorities, and advance more coherent approaches to peace, governance, and development. By bringing forward the perspectives of its members – particularly those in fragile and conflict-affected contexts – CSPPS advocates for inclusive peacebuilding, the protection of civic space, and stronger commitments to locally led action, contributing to more responsive and transformative global policies. Policy influencing involves engaging decision-makers and institutional stakeholders to shape policies, frameworks, and funding priorities in the realm of SDG16, for peaceful, just, and inclusive societies. CSPPS continues to position itself as a credible interlocutor between civil society and multilateral actors, promoting locally led approaches and inclusive governance as central components of sustainable peace.