The Ceasefire Project is a joint initiative of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) and the Centre for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, funded by the European Union. It aims to reduce violence and support sustainable peace by strengthening the capacity of mediators, conflict parties, and civil society actors to negotiate and implement effective ceasefires.

The project focuses on two core areas:

Expert Support to Peace Processes

A dedicated team of ceasefire and mediation specialists provides rapid technical advice and sustained support to ongoing peace efforts. This includes helping parties integrate ceasefires and security arrangements into negotiations, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and responsiveness to emerging opportunities and risks. In selected priority contexts, the team offers deeper, long-term engagement.

Applied Research and Training

The project produces practical tools and guidance to address key challenges in ceasefire mediation. These are tested in real-time through ongoing support work and shared through tailored training and capacity-building activities.

Together, we bridge research and practice to help build more inclusive, effective, and durable ceasefire agreements.