The Gender Peace and Security program, are launching a campaign. The campaign is to mark the 20th an
31/12/2020
As the new year is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and the strides we made in increasing the participation of women and incorporating gender perspectives in all peace and security efforts. We look forward to keeping up the momentum in 2021 and ensuring a peaceful and inclusive Africa someday.
28/12/2020
The Global Youth Network for Empowerment and Development Sierra Leone (GYNED-SL) has focused on empowering young Sierra Leoneans (predominately women) with the right kind of mindset, skills and competence which are meant to enable and enhance them to lead effective socio-economic lives which would make them relevant to their families and the society at large.
Global Youth Network for Empowerment & Development - Sierra Leone
25/12/2020
This holiday season feels like the right time to share our warmest thank you and appreciation to all women in peace and security. May your light shine bright during the darkness of conflict and your voice guide us to a peaceful Africa!
21/12/2020
Women in Peacebuilding program (WIPNET) offer a unique opportunity for the participation of women in peacebuilding mechanisms through a coordinated network that facilitates advocacy, reconciliation and transformation. The WIPNET’s ongoing work in the Niger Delta region aims at strengthening the capacity of women social networks to become active participants in peace and security within their communities.
UN Women
18/12/2020
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Ghana joined WILPF in 2011 and officially became a Section in 2015. The Section advocates against violence against women and girls, and promotes girl’s education, and UNSCR1325 Resolution, advocates against militarism and is an active promoter of human rights at national and regional levels.
WILPF Ghana UN Women
15/12/2020
“As 2020 ends, the theme of silencing the guns in Africa does not end there, we must continue beyond 2020.” – Verlaine-Diane Soobroydoo, Coordinator of the joint United Nations-African Union initiative (AWLN)
What do you think the role of women will be in silencing the guns in Africa beyond 2020?
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UN Women
10/12/2020
Today we want to highlight the significant work of FemWise-Africa. The Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation, better known as FemWise-Africa, is an African Union initiative established on 4 July 2017. The Network aims to strengthen the role of women in conflict prevention, mediation processes and peace stabilisation efforts through capacity-building and networking. Please show your support by following them at FemWise-Africa
03/12/2020
Women’s voices are essential in the legal frameworks of various African countries. Speaking up is a critical first step in developing women’s leadership, encouraging the considerations of issues important to women and enhancing their political participation.
Peace & Security Dept of the African Union Commission UN Women
30/11/2020
Women and girls are the most adversely affected by conflict and wars. They can also become powerful agents of change and transformation. In Liberia, women have provided the world with a powerful example of how women can be agents for change in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, by using the Peace Hut model. This model provides spaces for women and girls to engage in mediation efforts, serve as watchdogs, prevent gender-based violence, raise community awareness and mobilize on other critical issues in the steps to silence the guns in Africa.
Peace & Security Dept of the African Union Commission African Union
26/11/2020
In Somalia, women are actively taking part in peace and security efforts, helping advance the society towards an inclusive and peaceful future. At a virtual roundtable forum organized by AMISOM in November, the Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security, Ms Bineta Diop said that it is pleasing to note that AMISOM has been implementing the UN Resolution through increased women participation across its military, police and civilian components. These hardworking women officers have been playing a significant role in gender mainstreaming across Somalia.
Peace & Security Dept of the African Union Commission AMISOM
23/11/2020
When women participate in peace processes, it paves the way for increased political participation. In Kenya, women actively participated in key processes after electoral violence in 2007. This included the drafting of the new constitution, which was adopted in 2010. The constitution, among others, imposes a one-third quota for female representation in elected and appointed positions.
Peace & Security Dept of the African Union Commission
20/11/2020
The African Union Youth Program’s strategy on youth engagement aims to strengthen its relationship with youth. We should equip young girls with the spaces needed to amplify their voices to audiences of influence. How are you using your voice this AYM2020 to amplify theirs?
Peace & Security Dept of the African Union Commission