Northern Ireland is not merely the backdrop to the 2012 AGA and Conference - it has emerged from thirty years of violence to become a vibrant and welcoming destination.

The links below provide a brief historical/political overview of the rich mosaic that is Northern Ireland:

Background reading

Northern Ireland Peace Monitoring Report 

By Paul Nolan, published by Community Relations Council in Northern Ireland  

Philanthropy and peace-building – The example of Belfast

By Avila Kilmurray, Director, The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

The Tangle that is Northern Ireland - a brief guide for delegates

By Avila Kilmurray, Director, The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

Selected further reading (bibliography)

Guide to Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland

Get a glimpse of the history of peacebuilding in Northern Ireland through a guide that brings together a variety of online resources.