Social Cohesion

Promoting social cohesion involves strengthening communities so that people can work together resolve differences in a civil, non-confrontational way, promoting peace and security. 

This can take the form of:

• Conflict prevention by building cohesive local communities and strengthening country systems
• Post-conflict rebuilding of communities
• Addressing crime and violence through preventive measures at the community level
• Building Strong Urban Communities
• Peace and Development

Updated August 11, 2009.