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CARDONA-GARRIGA, Helena. African Indigenous Knowledge to Prevent Violence: An Analytical Proposal. URVIO [online]. 2025, n.42, pp.47-63. ISSN 1390-4299.  https://doi.org/10.17141/urvio.42.2025.6451.

Introduction: indigenous knowledge encompasses ancestral wisdom that shapes the customs, beliefs, and dynamics of today's society. Just as traditional practices have been integrated into conflict resolution, this same wisdom should also be included in violence prevention. Objective: this article offers a theoretical approach on how African indigenous knowledge can be integrated into mechanisms for preventing violent conflict. Methodology: through historical-analytical research, a decolonial approach is used to frame this review of the academic literature on conflict prevention and Indigenous knowledge. Conclusions: integrating this local wisdom and practices will make prevention strategies more culturally appropriate, effective, and sustainable. Giving visibility to Indigenous strategies will enrich international peace and security policies by offering more tools. Ultimately, Indigenous knowledge provides an opportunity to de-Westernize peace and security strategies.

Palabras clave : African studies; gender studies; indigenous knowledge; peace and security studies; violence prevention.

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