Oxford Process is as an independent non-governmental organisation that has earned an international reputation as an impartial and trustworthy third party, with a unique ability to combine diplomacy, geopolitics and psychology to ensure buy-in from disparate entities initially unwilling to engage in formalised negotiations. It works quietly behind the scenes with parties to conflict with the aim of bringing these together in a safe environment to ripen the conditions for official negotiations. These factors give Oxford Process an edge that has enabled it to engage early in conflicts, to get parties ready to accept official mediation and prepare for productive participation, thus performing a much-needed service to facilitate the transition from war to peace. The unique approach to conflict resolution, combining the human element of mediation with the geo-strategic awareness of the conflict context, underpins the three programmes of work: - behind-the-scenes diplomacy projects; - capacity building programmes that prioritise women mediators and - thought leadership work focussed on the integration of socio-psychological considerations into the practice of international peacemaking.