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Despite the compounding health crises, 2022 was a good year for #WPS in Uganda πΊπ¬.
The #WPSForumUG focusing on monitoring & evaluation + the 1st anniversary of Local Action Plans in several districts demonstrated key commitments, actions & ownership of #WPS. #Localizing1325
As we commemorate #PeaceDay2022, thank you @RobinahR for a wonderful presentation on CSOsβ actions towards popularising and localising the NAP III in Uganda and huge thanks to @coact1325 for the leadership @unwomenuganda @GorettKomurembe @gnwp_gnwp @refugeelawproj #WPSForumUG
UN Women Regional Office for East and Southern Africaβs High-Level Event - it has been noted that for many female applicants, one of the key lacking skills is driving hence the trainings to ensure women have skills required #WPSForumUG @coact1325 @unwomenuganda @clairehawkins0
As part of its mission in Uganda πΊπ¬, GNWP met w/ @KremserRoswitha, Head of @ADCinUganda to discuss the progress of @AustrianDev projects in the country, including #Localizing1325 through launch of the Luwero LAP, #MediaFor1325 training for journalists & the #WPSForumUG
The #WPSForumUG gained national attention, with coverage from @ubctvuganda. The special highlighted the Forum's calls to increase women's participation in peace processes ποΈ and promote NAP implementation.
πΉ Watch the full video here: https://t.co/Nn7D3TXyMJ
The #WPSForumUG also welcomed GNWP partners @MercyCherop4 of @RuralWomenPL from Kenya π°πͺ & Annet Yobu of @EVEOrganization from South Sudan πΈπΈ. Together, participants shared challenges & best practices from #Localizing1325 & developed recommendations to improve NAP implementation.
Ruth Ojiambo, Former Executive Director of @TheWIPCentre, added: "It is high time we realize that pregnancy is a conflict. It is insecurity." #WomenBuildPeace #WPSForumUG
The #WPSForumUG also produced commitments to support #WPS through the NAP from @Mglsd_UG, whose representatives reiterated that they will work toward ensuring that NAP III is implemented across all levels of government in Uganda πΊπ¬
Participants also had the pleasure to hear from @RobinahR of @coact1325, speaking on building a safer πΊπ¬ where local women can live up to their full potential: "The #WPS Agenda is not to make conflict safer for women, it is to end all forms of violence." #WPSForumUG
GNWP's @leclerc_katrina called for linkages b/w WPS & #YPS + increased financing for local women peacebuilders. She showcased:
βοΈ The importance of legal obligations to monitor #WPS
π Existing monitoring frameworks for WPS agenda
π Int'l good practices on M&E
#WPSForumUG
.@KNdieli, Country Rep from @unwomenuganda, highlighted that Uganda NAP 3 on #WPS was cited as a best practice globally in 2021, following an M&E process by @unwomen. She called for continuous effort & collaboration towards implementation of #WomenPeaceSecurity in πΊπ¬ #WPSForumUG
"We donβt want to just talk about the WPS agenda, we want to see action." β Dr. @KremserRoswitha of @ADCinUganda, as she called for the end of impunity at the #WPSForumUG.
π GNWP is grateful for @AustrianDev's support to civil society leadership and #WPS in πΊπ¬ & Eastern Africa
During the #WPSForumUG, participants celebrated Uganda's milestones in the implementation of the #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda, including successfully #Localizing1325 through Local Action Plans π in 9 districts + gender-responsive budgets πΊ. #WomenBuildPeace
The #WPSForumUG set objectives to:
π§ Increase knowledge and understanding of the M&E framework for πΊπ¬ #NationalActionPlan III
π Document achievements and lessons learned in the first year of implementation
π Share effective practices w/ women peacebuilders across East Africa
On 22 April, GNWP, @coact1325, @AustrianDev, @TheWIPCentre & @unwomenuganda convened #WPSForumUG in Kampala, Uganda πΊπ¬, convening civil society, gov't officials, security sector, local women & youth peacebuilders to discuss progress on implementing Ugandaβs 3rd NAP on #WPS
It was a pleasure meeting you @geraldbarekye and great thanks to @RobinahR for introducing us. #WPSForumUG - Yesterday was such a great day making connections as we reflected on yr 1 of our actions, changes made, challenges and lessons for Ugβs 3rd gen NAP on 1325 @coact1325
Good moments with @RobinahR when she begins talking we feel like let her speak full day because of her inspiration packages special thanks to you @coact1325 and @RobinahR your gift to us as youth we have learnt alot from you @leclerc_katrina
It was an honor for @AustrianDev to be part of the #WPSForumUG jointly with @coact1325, @gnwp_gnwp, @unwomenuganda @uwonet @wphfund @Mglsd_UG @TheWIPCentre @IrlEmbUganda @JLOSUganda & others.
The Ugandan Constitution & the NAP3 provide the framework. Let's act now.
#UNSCR1325
There are still so many challenges preventing women from fully enjoying their rights, so let us join hands now to stop impunity & make this a more prosperous, peaceful and stable Pearl for All - @ADCinUganda head Dr Kremser during her opening remarks of the #WPSForumUG.
Thank you to all our engaging participants for taking part in the #WPSForumUG. @coact1325 @gnwp_gnwp @AustrianDev @Mglsd_UG as actors championing the #WPS agenda, let us continue using our different spaces to popularise the #UGNAPIII and provide spaces to amplify women's voices.
@Sheebah933 @coact1325 @unwomenuganda @uwonet @wphfund @Mglsd_UG @TheWIPCentre @AustrianDev @Chrishear1 @GorettKomurembe @MrTenderi @Amooti_Mami @GiftGrace01 @PrincessRuthy3 @saufah_ @Maisomicheal Alot of take home messages and new thinking #WPSForumUG
#WPS
#SheBuildsPeace
#womenpeacesecurity #UNSCR1325
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