"Support from civil society is needed now more than ever. To prevent hate speech and atrocity crimes, we must invest in training on human rights, invest in early warning mechanisms, mentorship opportunities, and education that fosters diversity that supports dialogue and social cohesion." –António Guterres, Secretary General of the @UN@antonioguterres
#DYK The #MuscatActionPlan is the outcome of global consultations convened by @UNOSAPG and @peacemakersnetw, bringing together traditional leaders & actors from around the world to strengthen atrocity prevention through mediation and local peacebuilding.
✅Join @UNAOC & @oman_un to launch the Plan on June 11.
📺 Watch Live: https://t.co/8vKC44JQ0P
“In a moment when multilateralism is under strain & divisions are deepening globally, the #MuscatActionPlan offers something urgently needed: a reminder that peace is strongest when it is locally rooted, culturally grounded & collectively owned.”
— @melsanousi1@peacemakersnetw
Every learner deserves the opportunity to learn and succeed. 📚
Together with @UNHCRuganda, we distributed scholastic materials to students in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, equipping refugee and host community learners with the tools they need to stay engaged in school.
🇰🇪🇫🇮Honoured to join an event during #Kenya President Ruto’s #Finland visit.
FCA’s Tomi Järvinen was present at a high-level panel with Presidents @WilliamsRuto & @alexstubb in #Helsinki, on multilateralism & strengthening the UN’s future, incl. stronger African representation
FCA, the @peacemakersnetw & @AbilisSaaio launched a new global toolkit advancing disability-inclusive peacebuilding in #Helsinki today.
The toolkit highlights persons with disabilities as leaders, mediators & peacebuilders, not just beneficiaries.
More: https://t.co/jKqIX4v8Uo
Greetings from Helsinki, Finland! We’re here at the Helsinki Congress Paasitorni with diverse grassroots actors and peacebuilders, alongside event hosts @AbilisF, @FCA_global, and @peacemakersnetw to being a crucial conversation on the responsibility of the international community on advancing the role of persons with disabilities in peacebuilding. More highlights to come.
Greetings from Helsinki, Finland! We’re here at the Helsinki Congress Paasitorni with diverse grassroots actors and peacebuilders, alongside event hosts @AbilisF, @FCA_global, and @peacemakersnetw to being a crucial conversation on the responsibility of the international community on advancing the role of persons with disabilities in peacebuilding. More highlights to come.
📚Education starts with opportunity. Through the Back to Learning campaign, the education project team in #Baidoa & #Barawe engaged families in IDP camps to boost enrolment & help displaced children return to school.🎒Thank you @Ulkoministerio#BackToLearning#EducationForAll
Advancing women’s economic inclusion in #Burco. 🤝 Through the #ASFII Project, FCA engaged community members, local authorities, women reps & MFIs for a 2-day dialogue on women’s right to work and equal participation.
#EconomicEmpowerment#WomenRights@FCA_global@LWF_Ke
A 2-day Business Management Training was conducted in #Burco for 24 #youth from 6 groups preparing to receive grants. 🚀 The session focused on #entrepreneurship, financial literacy & #business operations to promote #sustainable business growth & performance. @FCA_global@LWF_Ke
“I used to miss school during my period.”
Akoot’s story reflects the reality many girls face in South Sudan. Through @EduCannotWait funding, FCA is providing dignity kits that help girls stay in school and pursue their dreams with confidence.
Photo: @HelpeducationS
Peace is built by people, starting with those closest to children, every day.
FCA 🇸🇸 trained school peace club patrons & matrons in Pochalla on trauma awareness, collective healing & resilience, a healing-centered approach to lasting peace.
Made possible by @Ulkoministerio
If everyone wants peace, why is it so hard to achieve?
In 🇸🇸, where political instability and violent conflict have persisted, the answer lies in building peace at every level of society: from national institutions down to individuals.
Read more:
https://t.co/EbKGb6XEjx
Public #Accountability Forums launched in #Warsheikh & #Jowhar by Hirshabelle @MoILG_HSH with FCA support 🤝. Bringing together local authorities, CSOCs & citizens to strengthen transparency, accountability & service delivery through dialogue and shared solutions 💬📊
Displacement from #Jonglei is pushing families into Mingkaman, #LakeStates, many arriving without basic necessities.
Cash assistance through the FCA Disaster Fund is helping vulnerable households meet urgent needs.
As conflicts and climate shocks continue, so do the needs.
Finnish Vicars, with @FCA_global representatives, visited South Sudan to witness parish-funded aid in action (Disaster Fund).
From government to religious meetings to Gorom and Malakal, the visit stressed the need for global support.
“Armed conflict is no longer the exception – it is becoming the lived reality for millions of wen and girls. Partnerships across faith, civil society, and governments may be the tipping point.” Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi emphasized at yesterday’s side event on ‘Faiths in Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: The Tipping Point in Women and Girl’s Access to Justice in Armed Conflict.’
Thank you to the organizers and partners for hosting a critical event to discuss the ever importance of SDG17 in advancing SDG5 in armed conflict and atrocity settings. @TanenbaumCenter@FinlandUN@UNOSAPG@UNDP@ACTAlliance@FCA_global
#CSW70 #justice