Cultivating Peace in Cyprus
Working collaboratively to devise actionable cross-community solutions to cultivate long-lasting peace in Cyprus.
Welcome to the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre (CPDC).
We are a bi-communal initiative of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots committed to advancing a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the Cyprus problem. Our mission is to build trust, strengthen civil society, and promote cooperation across communities. Independent from political parties and institutions with our work while helping to shape a peaceful, shared future for our island.
Dialogue Corner by
Dr. Meltem Onurkan Samani
Who We Are?
We are a group of Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot individuals who share the understanding that a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem based on the BBF model is required as a matter of urgency for the safeguarding of the island’s future.
What We Do
CPDC’s work concentrates on 4 key thematic areas. These are policy, grassroots dialogue, cultural reconciliation, cross-community civil society networking, and economy and commerce.
Policy
Establish small group meetings and workshops to discuss and identify salient policy obstacles regarding reunification / reaching a comprehensive settlement.
Economy and Commerce
To leverage opportunities for networking, interaction, joint ventures, and lasting business relations between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot business owners and entrepreneurs.
Grassroots Dialogue and Cultural Reconciliation
Create and establish linkages with existing cultural initiatives centred around bi-communal participation and engagement at a community level.
Cross-Community Civil Society Networking
Provide networking opportunities and create linkages among civil society across Cyprus, including NGOs, civil society initiatives, and activists.
EMBRACE: Rights for Reconciliation Project
Launch Event of the ‘EMBRACE: Rights for Reconciliation’ project was held on 22 June 2023 at the CPDC premises in Nicosia.
News
We focus on building solutions that bring lasting peace to our communities.
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