Dr. Deo Mwapinga

Ambassador and Secretary General of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region @FPCIRGL

[Dr. Deo Mwapinga @dmwaps]

@PetriderPaul @bunge_tz @FPCIRGL Grateful for coming on board. @wpscoalitiontz is a natural patners on #WPS

[Petrider Paul @PetriderPaul]

I am pleased to share my message ahead of the Women Parliamentary Conference 2026, which will take place from 02–05 November 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania convened by the Parliament of Tanzania ( @bunge_tz ) and @FPCIRGL.

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

Benchmarking on the same meeting with HE Dr Getrude Mongella, the SG @dmwaps toured the library of Mama Mongella and witnessed a wealth of archival documents. Throughout her career, she has received numerous national and international honors in recognition of her stellar leadership and contributions to women's empowerment, governnance, peace building and development. #WPC #FPICGLR

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

On the sidelines of the meeting the Secretary General of FP-ICGLR, @dmwaps, toured the publication collection of Amb. Dr. Gertrude Ibengwe Mongella, her publications stands as a valuable repository of knowledge, leadership and public service, reflecting decades of dedication to advancing development, gender equality and regional cooperation

Throughout her distinguished career, she has held several senior leadership positions in the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, including Former Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Former Head of the Social Services Department in Government, Former Minister for Lands, Tourism and Natural Resources and Former Minister Without Portfolio in the President’s Office.

Through these important roles, she contributed significantly to the development of national policies on social development, governance, natural resource management and public administration, leaving an enduring impact on the nation’s progress.

We commend Dr. Mongella for her exceptional contributions and reaffirm our commitment to preserving and promoting the intellectual and leadership legacy of Africa’s distinguished stateswomen for future generations.

#WPC2026 #FPICGLR #GreatLakesRegion

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

80 Power Factors Defining a Legacy of Leadership, Service and Impact

Dr. Gertrude Ibengwe Mongella graciously shared a remarkable collection of 80 Power Factors Words with the Secretary General of the @FP-ICGLR, @dmwaps, the collection was presented to her on the occasion of her 80th birthday in 2025 , these powerful words stand as a testament to her dedication in advancing equality, empowering communities, strengthening institutions and inspiring generations of women and girls to lead with courage, vision and integrity.

As we continue to promote inclusive governance and sustainable development across the Great Lakes Region and beyond, Dr. Mongella's legacy reminds us that when women lead, societies prosper and peace is strengthened.

#WPC2026 #FPICGLR #GreatLakesRegion

[Dr. Deo Mwapinga @dmwaps]

I had the distinct honor of meeting Amb. Dr. Gertrude Ibengwe Mongella, Secretary-General of the Fourth United Nations World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995 and the first President of the Pan-African Parliament.

During our discussions, I shared the progress updates on the forthcoming Women Parliamentary Conference 2026, scheduled to take place from 02-05 November in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania , aimed at advancing women's political leadership and promoting inclusive governance for peace, security and sustainable development across Africa's Great Lakes Region.

I am grateful to receive her endorsement for the upcoming #WPC2026, Dr.Mongella’s support reinforces our shared commitment to empowering women as key architects of peace and progress. Together , we will continue to strengthen the voices of women leaders and foster meaningful dialogue that contributes to a more peaceful, prosperous and united Great Lakes Region.

#WPC2026 #FPICGLR #GreatLakesRegion

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Secretary General @FPICGLR, @dmwaps met with Amb. Dr. Gertrude Ibengwe Mongella, the former Secretary-
General of the Fourth United Nations World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995 and the first President of the Pan-African Parliament.

The meeting aimed at advancing the forthcoming Women Parliamentary Conference 2026, scheduled to take place from 02-05 November 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania , and strengthening women's political leadership and promoting inclusive governance for peace, security and sustainable development across Africa's Great Lakes Region. #WPC2026 #FPICGLR #GreatLakesRegion

[UNDP Tanzania @undptz]

Strong partnerships are key to fostering gender equality and long-term regional stability. Looking forward to working together!

#ICGLR #UNDP #WomenParliamentarians #GenderEquality #Tanzania

[UNDP Tanzania @undptz]

Preparations for the Great Lakes Region Women Parliamentarians Conference, which Tanzania is proud to host this November 2–5

They also discussed teaming up to boost women’s leadership, peacebuilding & inclusive governance across the region.

[UNDP Tanzania @undptz]

Yesterday, @undptz ResRep @Komatsubarasan1 welcomed @dmwaps (Executive Secretary, ICGLR Parliamentary Forum) to our Tanzania office.

See the following thread on what was on the agenda

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

The meeting between the Secretary General @dmwaps and Amb Dr Getrude Mongella, the former Secretary General of the 4th UN World Conference on Women held in Beijing, 1995 and also the first President of the Pan African Parliament. The discussio focused on advancing voices of women leaders to foster meaningful dialogue that contributes to a more peaceful, prosperous and united Great Lakes Region.

The forum is delighted to receive Dr Mongella's endorsement for the upcoming Women Parliamentary Conference to be held in Tanzania from 2-5, November, 2026. Her stellar records in promoting gender equality, peace building, and sustainable development makes #WPC an important gathering to amplify such important iniatives.

[Dr. Deo Mwapinga @dmwaps]

@Drudysseus @Ofisiya_Rais_MU Congrats Andrew!

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

More details:

https://t.co/rgoQb8Ixnz

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

At #WPC we insist on meaningful participation. 28% is where the foundation of this conversation starts.

[Dr. Deo Mwapinga @dmwaps]

📍Nairobi 📆3-4 June 2026

Following the invitation extended to @FPCIRGL by the @UN_Women and @un_greatlakes office of the Special Envoy, I had an opportunity to deliver initiative taken by the forum on key Peace and Security initiave as an attempt to promote peace, security and development in our region. I argued that, upcoming Women Parliamentary Conference in Tanzania is coming as a structural contribution to the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and the @_ICGLR_ RAP on WPS. The #WPC will serve as a benchmark to which legislative power meets lived experience-a platform that will see the aspirations of Women Advirory Body in GLR are channeled into policy, law and regional commitment.

[UN Great Lakes @un_greatlakes]

Women’s voices, youth perspectives, and community realities are essential to peace. The High‑Level WPS meeting in Nairobi brought partners together to make that a priority. #WPS #PeaceBuilding #GreatLakesRegion
Photo credits : @unwomenafrica

[Office of the Special Envoy on WPS @AUC_OSEWPS]

📍Nairobi, Kenya

H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula, AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, joined the High-Level Strategic Meeting of the Advisory Board for #WPS in the Great Lakes Region (3-4 June) as co-chair alongside Mr. Huang Xia, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes.

[Forum of Parliaments of ICGLR (FP-ICGLR) @FPCIRGL]

SG @dmwaps speech during the High Level Advisory Board for WPS in Nairobi, Kenya: This high level stratetic meetingc came at an opportune time....our region have sufferred a lot. The solution to these enduring challenges needs paradigm shift.

[Nahida Athman @NahidaMohamedAt]

Politics of Solutions in Tanzania: a Comparative Case Study of the Naturalization of the Rwandese and Burundian Refugees in Tanzania https://t.co/jzHdVdKvNl .@dmwaps

[Dr. Deo Mwapinga @dmwaps]

The African Review Volume 53 Issue 3: Special Issue: Refugees, Displacement and the Politics of Belonging in Tanzania, edited by Bonaventure Rutinwa (2026). Read my article in this volume on comparative politics of solutions in Tanzania. https://t.co/nvzMKAnjR8