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Building Inclusive Peace: Community Leaders in Magwi County Commit to Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peace-building

October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 (Magwi County, South Sudan): The IGAD Building Women’s Economic Resilience for Sustainable Peace (BWERSP) Project has successfully…
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IGAD Trained Peace-building Actors to Advance Gender-Responsive Peace-building in Somalia

July 27, 2026
July 27, 2026 (Mogadishu, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has successfully concluded Capacity Building Training for Peace-building Actors…
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IGAD, Somalia Strengthen Coordination to Advance Women’s participation and Leadership in Peacebuilding

July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026 (Mogadishu, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia, concluded…
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IGAD Launches Initiative to Strengthen Women’s Economic Resilience and Inclusive Peacebuilding in Somalia

July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026 (Mogadishu, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), with financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB)…
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Understanding Vulnerable Groups and Their Potential Contribution to Peace Sustainability and Restoration: The Case of Gambella, Ethiopia

March 15, 2026
Title: Understanding Vulnerable Groups and Their Potential Contribution to Peace Sustainability and Restoration: The Case of Gambella, Ethiopia Country: Ethiopia…
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The Status of Women At 25 Years of Implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Uganda

March 15, 2026
Title: The Status of Women at 25 Years of Implementation of UNSCR 1325 in Uganda Country: Uganda Area of Interest…
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Exploring Gender Roles and Civil-Military Relations in Contemporary Politics of Uganda

March 15, 2026
Topic: Exploring Gender Roles and Civil-Military Relations in Contemporary Politics of Uganda Author: Katusiime Elizabeth (PhD) Affiliation: Makerere University College…
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Women in Peace Operations: Reflections on UNSCR 1325, Gender Roles and Motherhood from Uganda’s Green and Blue Berets

March 12, 2026
Women in Peace Operations: Reflections on UNSCR 1325, Gender Roles and Motherhood from Uganda’s Green and Blue Berets Dr. Katusiime…
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IGAD Delegation Concludes Successful Participation in the 39th African Union Summit

February 15, 2026
February 15, 2026 (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today concluded a highly productive week at the…
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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,…
Gender Research Paper

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…
Gender Evidence Story

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…
Gender Evidence Story

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…
Gender Evidence Story

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…
Gender WPS/YPS Articles

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…
Gender WPS/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…