ACCORD’s @MarishaRamdeen is attending the Pre-Consultation for the 7th GIMAC/RECs & Partners Meeting on the AU Theme of the Year. She stressed the importance of adequate representation for women in transitional justice mechanisms,peace negotiations & reparations committees.
When youth participate, policies become more inclusive, relevant, and sustainable. Be part of the journey - learn the policy, share it, and help drive its implementation in your community.
#TheIGADYouthPolicy
ACCORD with @IGADsecretariat, @HornofAYN,@UNDPAfrica, jointly hosted a Consultation on the Roadmap to Implement the #IGADYouthPolicy Framework from 2–4 June in Nairobi, #Kenya, which aims to accelerate the implementation of the Framework at both national & sub-national levels.
2⃣ Days to Go!
The gap between policy commitments & practical implementation continue to undermine the transformative potential of #UNSCR1325
Join us this Tuesday for an action-driven high-level seminar to strengthen #WPS implementation in Africa⤵️
https://t.co/B0CJmpGqvD
Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traoré presides over the raising of the flag of the Alliance of Sahel States (Burkina Faso + Niger + Mali)
"Africa must understand that we have the potential to be self-sufficient, to be independent, to be sovereign... Motherland or death!"
Transformation Initiative Director, Roelf Meyer, says the actions of AfriForum and Solidarity is 'strange'. The groups are in the US, where they claim to have met senior White House staffers. #DStv403#eNCA
In a fragmented global environment, BRICS' inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE (and now Indonesia too!) signifies a strategic shift in global power dynamics. This expansion reflects emerging economies' efforts to reshape international structures. In our latest @SAIIA_info paper, @SanushaNaidu and I analyse these developments. Read more:
https://t.co/y3YK9VaY23
South Africa is not weak, and we have to stop behaving like we are weak.
A must listen for all South Africans.
Xiaomi | Elon Malema | Floyd | Dudu
Chidimma | Apology | Ndlozi Kendrick
Media Statement
8 February 2025
Government of South Africa notes the USA Executive Order
The government of South Africa has taken note of the latest executive order issued by President Trump. It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognize South Africa's profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid.
We are concerned by what seems to be a campaign of misinformation and propaganda aimed at misrepresenting our great nation. It is disappointing to observe that such narratives seem to have found favour among decision-makers in the United States of America.
It is ironic that the executive order makes provision for refugee status in the US for a group in South Africa that remains amongst the most economically privileged, while vulnerable people in the US from other parts of the world are being deported and denied asylum despite real hardship.
We reiterate that South Africa remains committed to finding diplomatic solutions to any misunderstandings or disputes.
ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
OR Tambo Building 460 Soutpansberg Road Rietondale Pretoria 0084
It is also important to note that in order to achieve sustainable peace & security,we must do away w/ patriarchal beliefs that confines women ~ 🗣️H.E @Joyce Banda
It’s official! We are excited to announce the 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 is now officially launched🚀
This marks a milestone in advancing inclusive peacebuilding & amplifying the voices of #womenmediators across the region
ACCORD was in #EquatorialGuinea from 26-27 Nov. supporting the 2nd General Assembly for the ECCAS Network of Women Mediators of Central Africa (REFEMAC). The focus was on strengthening the network through decentralisation & female leadership in #conflictprevention & mediation.
ACCORD, in collaboration w/@SADC_News & @UNDPPA is hosting a 3-day validation workshop for the SADC #YPS Strategy. The workshop aims to strengthen coordination among #SADC Member States & explore practical strategies for advancing the YPS agenda both regionally & nationally.
ACCORD is honoured to participate in @IGADPeace's High-level Consultative Workshop on Mediation, from 10-12 July 2024, Mombasa, #Kenya. Our Founder & ED, Dr. Vasu Gounden, delivered a presentation on Africa's complex challenges & their implications for #mediation practices.
ONGOING:
#DAY 1 of the Regional Faith Women Mediators' Network (REFWOMEN) forum; enhancing the role of faith women in Conflict #EarlyWarning and #EarlyResponse towards the prevention of election-related conflicts.
"Women of faith have the clout and networks to contribute to the management of electoral conflicts through early warning & early response."
This week we join our partner @FECCLAHA & @ACCORD_online in enhancing the role of faith women from the Eastern Africa region in EWER.
We were honoured to have the Deputy Head of Mission @IrlEmbPretoria, Mr Tim Reilly and Ms @AletaFMiller, the UN Women Representative in #SouthAfrica Multi Country Office join us during the opening ceremony for our SADC validation workshop.