"...to promote sustainable security and a culture of peace by taking action to reduce armed violence and its negative impact on socio-economic and human development."

- Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development.

Uganda: In Karamoja, mistrust between local communities and the police and military has led to violence and conflict for many years. Dialogue meetings and community safety committees have helped to build trust between local inhabitants and security providers, securing a safer environment as a basis for development.

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