International Communities Organisation

ICO believes communities can come together and achieve a peace, based not one groups views prevailing over another, but by constructing a shared vision for a better future.We are independent, neutral and dedicated to the protection of human rights and giving a voice to those who need it. We know that peace cannot be imposed from above, and that only communities themselves can determine what peace between them looks like. At the same time, any lasting settlement requires the involvement of political leaders. It also needs equality and respect, if one side is not to be disadvantaged. That is why we work in three ways. 1. We bring Communities together, recognising that solutions are best found through working collectively and building bridges at the grassroots. We offer a place where representatives of divided communities around the world can meet and learn from each other. This exchange enables them to develop practical cross-community solutions at the local level. 2. We tackle in...