NOREF is an independent foundation working for the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts. We build on a long Norwegian tradition of informal diplomacy, and work closely with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). NOREF’s work is divided between nurturing informal peace initiatives among actors on the ground – both so-called track II and track one-and-a-half initiatives – and providing mediation support in formalised peace negotiations that are led by facilitators like the Norwegian MFA or the United Nations.