Resolve.
Rebuild.
Reconcile.
Consented by 18 International Arbitration Centres under the banner of Pakistan International Dispute Resolution Week (PIDW) — the Peace Mandate is a historic declaration of unity, cooperation, and peace through law.
Justice Through
Dialogue.
At the heart of every resolution lies a conversation — one built on trust, fairness,
and respect. The Peace Mandate,
endorsed by 18 international arbitration and mediation centres, stands as a global
commitment to replace confrontation
with communication, and conflict with cooperation.
Through arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and dialogue, we reaffirm that peace
is not the absence of disagreement,
but the presence of understanding. The Peace Mandate unites legal institutions,
practitioners, and nations under a
shared vision — to uphold justice through dialogue and preserve harmony through
collective wisdom.
Objectives of the Peace Mandate
01
Promote Peace Through Arbitration
Strengthen the use of neutral, transparent, and efficient arbitration mechanisms to prevent and resolve conflicts.
02
Foster Global Legal Cooperation
Create partnerships between arbitration centres, law firms, and governments to advance mutual understanding.
03
Encourage Dialogue Over Disputek
Promote mediation, collaboration, and joint development initiatives between states, investors, and institutions.
04
Advance Justice and Development
Ensure access to fair dispute resolution for all, supporting a global framework of stability and economic growth.
Global South Arbitration Alliance (GSAA)
The Global South Arbitration Alliance (GSAA) stands as a collaborative platform uniting 18 leading arbitration and mediation centres across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Established under the vision of the Peace Mandate and the Pakistan International Dispute Resolution Week (PIDW), GSAA embodies a shared commitment to foster cooperation, capacity building, and harmonized dispute resolution frameworks across the Global South. Together, these institutions form a united voice for justice through dialogue and peace through understanding.
CIArb Pakistan Branch – Pakistan
HKIAC – Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
TIAC – Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (Uzbekistan)
NEPCA – Nepal Council of Arbitration
ADRA – Australian Dispute Resolution Association
SIAC – Singapore International Arbitration Centre
ACDR – Afghanistan Centre for Dispute Resolution
Chamber of Arbitrators – Belarus
CIICA – Center for International Investment and Commercial Arbitration (Pakistan)
PEC – Pakistan Engineering Council
SAAROSH ADR Centre – Pakistan
AMCA – Armenian Mediation and Conciliation Association
SCL – Society of Construction Law (Singapore)
Rivonia Group of Advocates, CIArb SA Branch – South Africa
Legal Practitioners & Arbitrators Network – Nigeria
TCC ADR – Technology & Construction Court ADR (United Kingdom)
Business Development Division – China
CIArb Global – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (International)
The Collective Vision
The Global South Arbitration Alliance (GSAA) is more than an agreement — it is a movement toward inclusive justice, regional cooperation, and sustainable peace.
Guided by the spirit of the Peace Mandate, this alliance aims to strengthen dispute resolution frameworks across emerging economies through:
- Capacity Building: Training and empowering young arbitration professionals across regions.
- Cross-Institutional Cooperation: Facilitating collaboration between arbitral centres for consistency and growth.
- Knowledge Exchange: Sharing resources, case management expertise, and legal innovations.
- Policy Dialogue: Encouraging reform-driven discussions on arbitration laws in the Global South.
- Peaceful Economic Growth: Promoting arbitration as a catalyst for investment stability and development.
Together, these institutions envision a future where arbitration replaces conflict, mediation replaces division, and peace becomes the foundation of progress.
PIDW26
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