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From Asking to Action: A Review of the Progress of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa Through the Voices of Women

December 16, 2025
1. History of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda in Africa: In 2025, the 25th anniversary of the Women,…
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Women and Peacebuilding in Northeastern Kenya: Advancing Gender-Inclusive Peace Processes under the WPS Agenda.

December 16, 2025
Abstract This paper investigates the roles, contributions, and structural constraints shaping women’s participation in peacebuilding across Northeastern Kenya, with a…
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From Disarmament to Dialogue: The Peacebuilding Journey of Dut Riak Juma in South Sudan.

December 16, 2025
December 16, 2025 (Juba, South Sudan): This story documents the peacebuilding efforts of Dut Riak Juma, a South Sudanese youth…
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DIGITAL PEACE IN MOTION: A Story of Kenyan Women, Youth and the New Frontlines of Peacebuilding

December 16, 2025
December 16, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): Peace in Kenya has been changing shape right in front of our eyes. It has…
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Youth-led Creative Mobilization for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence in Djibouti: The Experience of Taalo Saan

December 13, 2025
Summary This article presents the experience of Taalo Saan, a civil society organization in Djibouti that harnesses creativity, peer engagement,…
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The Role of Women and Youth in Peacebuilding Across the IGAD Region.

December 13, 2025
The Role of Women and Youth in Peacebuilding Across the IGAD Region: Evidence, Case Examples, and Actionable Solutions. Introduction The…
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The Regional Women’s Forum concludes in Machakos: H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu Urges African Youth to Engage in the Digital Revolution

December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 (Nairobi, kenya): The need to implement collective leadership and active participation in the digital transformation on the African…
GenderWPS/YPS Articles

Breaking Barriers: Women’s Participation in Peace and Decision-Making Across Ethiopia

December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 (Ethiopia): Insights from Regional Consultations Supporting Ethiopia’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security When women…
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Call for Submissions: IGAD WPS Evidence Hub

November 9, 2025
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Gender Affairs Programme with support from the Government of Japan invites submissions for the…
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IGAD Concludes Training on Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Tracking for Programme and Procurement Staff

September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully concluded a three-day Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and…
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IGAD Concludes Regional Workshop on Enhancing the Role of Women in Peace Processes

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): IGAD’s Peace and Security Division successfully concluded a three-day regional workshop on “Enhancing the Role of…
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Gender Analysis Report on the Dynamics of Forced Displacement in the IGAD Region

July 8, 2025
The IGAD region comprising hosts some of the largest refugee and internally displaced populations globally, with over 5 million refugees…
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IGAD Champions Women’s Land Rights at Uganda’s 2nd Parliamentary Symposium on Land Governance

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): IGAD, in partnership with the Uganda Parliamentary Land Management Forum, today joined key stakeholders in…
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IGAD Engages Uganda Women Parliamentarians to Champion Land Rights and Climate Resilience

June 27, 2025
June 26, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Programme, convened a high-level national…
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IGAD Convenes National Dialogue on Women Parliamentarians in Uganda

June 25, 2025
June 24, 2025 (Kampala, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Programme, is convening a National…
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IGAD Strengthens Institutional Commitment to Gender Equality Through Senior Management Training

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025, (Diani, Kenya) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Affairs Department, has convened a…
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IGAD Concludes Review and Validation Workshop for Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools

May 26, 2025
May 20–22, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, concluded a three-day workshop aimed…
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IGAD Launches a Review and Validation Workshop for the Customised Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines and Tools for IGAD Pillars / Programme Areas

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Gender Department, has launched a three-day Review and Validation…
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Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives

May 14, 2025
Call for Proposal: Innovation Grants for Women and Youth Peace Initiatives IGAD/GENDER Innovation grants supported by the Government of Japan…
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IGAD and Japan Partner to Empower Women and Youth in Leadership and Peacebuilding

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025 – Djibouti, Djibouti: On International Women’s Day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Government of…
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Accelerate Action: Advancing Gender Equality in the IGAD Region

March 7, 2025
8 March 2025 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti): International Women’s Day is a global platform to celebrate the achievements of women and advocate…
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Migrant and Refugee Women Catalysing Social Development within the IGAD Region

February 24, 2025
Women refugees and migrants in the IGAD region play a crucial role in social development. They create opportunities and contribute…
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Women at the Forefront of Journalism: The Crucial Role of Women in Journalism

February 14, 2025
Women journalists play a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, promoting transparency, and amplifying underrepresented voices. In the IGAD region—which…
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Women at the Heart of Africa’s Prosperity: IGAD’s Bold Vision for Economic Empowerment

February 2, 2025
Women are the driving force behind Africa’s economic development, playing a pivotal role in agriculture, trade, and entrepreneurship. Across the…
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Workshop on strengthening the WPS (Women Peace and Security)- Agenda in IGAD’s Peace and Security work

December 18, 2024
December 10-12, 2024 (DAR ES-SALAAM, Tanzania): The Peace and Security Division and IGAD Gender Unit in collaboration with Folke Bernadotte…
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IGAD Promotes the Regional Action Plan and Gender strategy to the IGAD Women Peace and Security Forum board members

December 4, 2024
December 3-4, 2024 (Mombassa, Kenya): The Peace and Security Division, in collaboration with the IGAD Gender Unit, kicks off the…
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Mentoring Women Leaders: IGAD Leadership Academy Launches Regional Training for Peace and Leadership

November 21, 2024
November 18, 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Leadership Academy (ILA), has launched a Regional…