We are a non-profit research group that analyzes thousands of public records to create a simple searchable database of the commanders and the command structures, locations, and areas of operations of security force units and investigate their potential connections to alleged human rights violations.

• Peace, justice, and strong institutions
• peace
• human rights

• Civic data
• Watchdogging and transparency

WhoWasInCommand is our free to use, public database of military, police and other security and defense force units.

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• Peace, justice, and strong institutions
• human rights

• Civic data
• Watchdogging and transparency
• Archives

Exploring the intersection of peace-building and technology—critically reflecting on the social impact of technology and fostering the creation of “tech for good.”

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• universities

• Ethical tech and responsible tech
• Meet the others
• Research and policy centers

Build Peace is a conference that brings together practitioners, activists, artists and technologists from around the world to share experience and ideas.

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• Conferences
• In-person meetings

PeaceTech Lab works to reduce violent conflict using technology, media, and data to accelerate and scale peacebuilding efforts. An independent nonprofit organization, the Lab brings together engineers and activists, MBAs and conflict experts, social scientists, data scientists, and other innovators to develop effective peacebuilding solutions.

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• The People
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• Building in the private sector