Indigenous Conflict Resolution

An Overview

LANCCI works with communities to revitalise Indigenous conflict resolution systems that have long governed relations between pastoral communities. We recognise that customary peacebuilding mechanisms — including elder-led dialogues, community assemblies, and traditional sanctions — remain deeply relevant and effective in resolving disputes and restoring social cohesion.

Field Activities

01. Peacebuilding Through Customary Dialogue

LANCCI facilitates customary peacebuilding dialogues across pastoral communities, training community mediators in Indigenous conflict resolution and convening inter-community peace forums. The work documents traditional laws governing resource conflicts and advocates for formal recognition of Indigenous dispute resolution systems.

Impacts & Outcomes

Customary peacebuilding dialogues facilitated across multiple communities.

Community mediators trained in Indigenous conflict resolution methods.

Inter-community peace forums and reconciliation gatherings convened.

Customary laws governing resource conflicts documented.

Women and youth actively engaged in peace processes.

Conflict early warning and response capacity strengthened.

Elders conducting customary peacebuilding dialogue

Youth and elders in inter-community peace forum

Women participating in conflict resolution process

A Highlight of Objectives & Approaches

Revitalise Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms.

Strengthen peacebuilding capacity in pastoral communities.

Reduce resource-based conflicts over land and water.

Promote inclusive participation of women and youth in peace processes.

Customary dialogue facilitation

Community mediator training

Inter-community peace forums

Documentation of customary conflict resolution laws

Conflict early warning and response systems

8+

Mediation Sessions

5

Communities Reached

4

Peace Dialogues

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