We must ensure that the most vulnerable are well supported during the pandemic. Women speak out about the increase of gender based violence during the Covid-19 pandemic. #womensrights#endgenderbasedviolence
Great work Africa Youth trust in Kenya are doing to ensure access to justice by increasing security " men are needed to champion end to GBV. Silenced voices project in Majengo- conference. Community intervention best way. @AkiDwA@ADEPTPlatform@salomembugua@EgideDhala
Sport important in challenging Racism- reaffirm CAAR believe Racism has NO place in Ireland- stand strong, stand together aganist Racism- Deputy Lord Mayor- Dublin
African rising- on 25th May 2017 with red stars and ribbons - As an African led diaspora organisation we endorsed and adopted the Kilimanjaro declaration. Our organisation continue to support the movement.
Women Peace and Security Agenda must be localised in order to capture the lives experience of women & girls affected by armed conflict. Conflict related sexual violence remains one of the biggest problem, male hegemony, power dynamics & gender inequality are roots of the violence
Women and girls are living in extreme fear, Boko haram are not interested to western education, government seem helpless, justice needed Benedicta... voices from the ground
Voices from the ground convention. Sexual violence in conflict remains a huge problem. Women and girls are target, sexual violence is used as a weapon of war.
In 2016 we were delighted to meet with IOM Director general Lacy Swing during their 65 years celebrations where we gave a presentation at the UN headquarters in Geneva under the topic of Diaspora contributions in international development. We are saddened to hear of his passing.
Mark on your diary -Wezesha upcoming event to mark I international day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict. Come and listen to women working on the ground, supporting survivors from South Africa, Goma, Nigeria and Kenya @salomembugua@EgideDhala@SVCCork