Ruth Abunaw Besong

Program Officer for Africa @gnwp_gnwp | MWF’22 | WPS & YPS Advocate |Gender & Dev't | WILD-Fellow’22|Pan-African Intersectional Pacifist Feminist

[The KAIPTC @KaiptcGh]

He is Risen! Glory to Jesus! Today, we celebrate the victory of the cross — the power of His resurrection that has ushered us into a life of dominion, glory, and unending hope!

#KAIPTC

[Ruth Abunaw Besong @RBesong]

A New Member from Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) Joined the Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants | GTY - Global Taskforce for Youth Combatants https://t.co/ubBt4rYFoI

[Ruth Abunaw Besong @RBesong]

Africa is blessed to have you! Thank you for your authentic feminist leadership. This is indeed a historic win for the women and girls in Africa. Happy to have contributed my quota as rapporteur for Central Africa during the 🌍 consultative meetings. Kudos 4 the gr8t work!👏👏

[Bineta Diop @BinetaDOfficial]

As I conclude my tenure as AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace & Security, I extend my deepest gratitude to AWLN Elders, AWLN chapters across Africa, UN agencies, civil society, Heads of State, Parliaments & Courts. Together, we achieved a historic milestone: the adoption of the #AUCEVAWG at the @_AfricanUnion Summit. This is a victory for Africa’s women & girls—one step closer to a future free from violence. #AU4Women #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #38thAUSummit #AWLN #WPSinAfrica #SilencingTheGuns #WomenLeadPeace

[Ruth Abunaw Besong @RBesong]

What are your 💭 on having a feminist ♀️serve as UN Sec-General? How might such leadership impact the org's approach to gender 🟰 and ♀️'s rights on a 🌎scale? find 🔗 https://t.co/9XqODZqIy2 such a thought-provoking research by @MavicCBalleza & other experts👏👏 @gnwp_gnwp

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

In Georgia🇬🇪, the Georgian Youth Development & Education Association is amplifying📣 & promoting➡️ locally-driven + diverse women-led🙋‍♀️ initiatives to address & combat climate change🌿

🚨Learn about how GYDEA Georgia inspired meaningful action✅ about the impact of climate change on peace🕊️

🙏 @SwissDevCoop for the support in promoting #WPS4ClimateAction

[Inventing Anne @MugoAngelah]

📢📢 This wednesday, join my friends, fellow advocates and I as we reflect on the future of community organizing in light of political disruptions. Where does the power lie and who sets the agenda?
🗓️ 12 February
🕖 5 PM EAT.

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

In El Salvador🇸🇻, @GR2250SV is amplifying📣 & promoting➡️ locally-driven + diverse women-led🙋‍♀️ initiatives to address & combat climate change🌿

🚨Learn about how Grupo Impulsor R-2250 inspired meaningful action✅ about the impact of climate change on peace🕊️

🙏 @SwissDevCoop for the support in promoting #WPS4ClimateAction

[Ruth Abunaw Besong @RBesong]

The African Union's 2025 theme of "Justice for Africans & people of African descent through reparation" brings to limelight the critical importance to address historical injustices & promote social justice & equality. @GimacYouth @GimacNetwork @RsFawe @AUC_PAPS @AfricansRising

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

In DRC🇨🇩, @RDC_IYAFP is amplifying📣 & promoting➡️ locally-driven + diverse women-led🙋‍♀️ initiatives to address & combat climate change🌿

🚨Learn about how IYAFP inspired meaningful action✅ about the impact of climate change on peace🕊️

🙏 @SwissDevCoop for the support in promoting #WPS4ClimateAction

[Natia Kostava @NatiKosta]

Team @gnwp_gnwp is excited to kick off the Second #BREN Fellowship with support from the @IWPR and @UKCSSF that🎯to empower CSOs from🇦🇲🇦🇿🇬🇪🇲🇩to shadow the experiences of different organizations in 🇳🇱 working on gender, youth, marginalized communities and peace and security.

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

In Uganda🇺🇬, @coact1325 is amplifying📣 & promoting➡️ locally-driven + diverse women-led🙋‍♀️ initiatives to address & combat climate change🌿

🚨Learn about how COACT inspired meaningful action✅ about the impact of climate change on peace🕊️

🙏 @SwissDevCoop for the support in promoting #WPS4ClimateAction

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

In Kenya🇰🇪, @AfricaAmani is amplifying📣 & promoting➡️ locally-driven + diverse women-led🙋‍♀️ initiatives to address & combat climate change🌿

🚨Learn about how Amani Communities inspired meaningful action✅ about the impact of climate change on peace🕊️

🙏 @SwissDevCoop for the support in promoting #WPS4ClimateAction

[Akina Mama wa Afrika @amwaafrika]

What does justice and reparations truly mean for African women & girls?
Join @GimacNetwork, the @_AfricanUnion , AMwA and other partners on Feb 3, 2025, for an online joint cluster meeting as we unpack the African Union 2025 Theme: Advancing Justice & Reparations for African Women & Girls.
Register on the link: https://t.co/1kVLPW9FVs
#ReparationsNow #GIMAC2025
@WeAreNIMD @MzalendoWatch @GoreeInstitute @hivos @WeAreVCA

[Ruth Abunaw Besong @RBesong]

Such a good read! @gnwp_gnwp reports from the Far North Region of Cameroon 🇨🇲. Kudos to both teams @ActionGender and team GNWP. Much gratitude to @StateGWI of @StateDept for powering this initiative in Cameroon and beyond.

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

📚 GNWP Recommends

Read the #GNWPreports from Maroua, Cameroon🇨🇲, to learn how GNWP🟣 + @ActionGender, with @StateGWI support, are strategically❗️ addressing critical peace🕊️ + security🚔 challenges in the Far North Region through #WINSLocalizing1325

🔗 https://t.co/YYHt4o1vxz

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

📚 GNWP Recommends

Read the #GNWPreports from Santa, Cameroon🇨🇲, to learn how GNWP🟣, in partnership w/ @ActionGender + with @StateGWI support, is #Localizing1325 to promote local women's leadership🙋‍♀️ & provide oversight🔎 on #UNSCR1325

🔗 https://t.co/odmoNUXMbo

#WINSLocalizing1325

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

GNWP,🟣 in partnership w/ @ActionGender & w/ @StateGWI support, held a two-day #Localizing1325📍 workshop in Maroua🇨🇲

Over 40 🚺 peacebuilders, traditional leaders🙋‍♀️ & law enforcement👮‍♀️, came together to advance #WPS🕊️ in the Far North Region

🧵⬇️

#WINSLocalizing1325

[Ruth Abunaw Besong @RBesong]

@gnwp_gnwp and @ActionGender's grassroots initiatives in Cameroon 🇨🇲 is a journey of empowerment, enlightenment, resilience and commitment. I am super proud of both teams. #Teamwork #FosteringSocialCohesion #BuildingPeace #DreamTeam

[Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) @gnwp_gnwp]

GNWP🟣 is #Localizing1325 in Santa‼️

In partnership with @ActionGender & w/ @StateGWI support, GNWP gathered 40 community leaders to increase their knowledge🧠 on #WPS & to lead peaceful🕊️ + resilient💪 change

🧵Learn about 🗝️ insights from the #WINSLocalizing1325 workshops⬇️

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

Over half of our participants are women - and more than 20% are youth.
- Awa Dabo @Dabokunda
Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding Support Office
@UNDPPA at the Second Annual CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding
#CSODialogueUN

[GPPAC Peacebuilders @GPPAC]

It's happening! 15 GPPAC members from around the world are on their way to the 2nd #CSODialogueUN 🗽 They're bringing actionable solutions and fresh ideas on how to make #peacebuilding more impactful.