Sarah Montgomery
Intern
Sarah is from a small rural community in Northern Ireland, at the foot of Slemish Mountain. She previously studied an undergraduate degree in Law with Politics and is currently studying a Masters degree in Violence, Terrorism and Security at Queen’s University Belfast. Sarah is particularly interested in conflict resolution and the human rights of counterterrorism. In her spare time, she enjoys running and playing hockey.
Centre for Democracy and Peace Building Annual Report 2024
We find ourselves in a cultural moment of uncertainty as domestic and global challenges persist. Whether it is the cost of living crisis, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, or the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, leadership is required more than ever and the importance of peace building critical. This year has been dubbed the year of voting, with more than two billion people heading to the polls in 2024. Quite simply, it is the biggest election year in history. And yet, democracy has never felt so fragile; it seems to be on the ballot itself.
