Peace and Security

Commander Abebe Muluneh
Director Peace and Security

Peace and Security Division

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has revitalized in 1996 and   mandated to deal with peace and security issues. IGAD with the extended mandate to cover political and economic development issues led to the establishment of ‘’Political and Humanitarian Development’’ which was later in 2003 renamed Peace and Security Division (PSD).

        The main focus of the Peace and Security Division are the
        following

1. Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution
2. Prevention and Management of Trans-national Security Threats
3. Governance, Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights
4. Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development and Humanitarian Affairs

Areas of Intervention

IGAD CEWARN
IGAD CEPCVE
IGAD SSO
RESGAS
IGAD SSP
Political Affairs
Mediation Support Unit
MASE

Latest News and Updates

Peace and SecurityPolitical Affairs
October 31, 2024

IGAD Successfully Concludes a Consultative Meeting to Support the Operationalisation of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) Network

October 31, 2024, the IGAD Political Affairs and Peace Building Unit successfully conducted a three-day consultative meeting in Bishoftu, Ethiopia.…
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October 25, 2024

IGAD Media Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Journalism and Media in the IGAD Region.

Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2024 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in partnership…
Peace and Security
October 14, 2024

IGAD Concludes Capacity Building Workshop on Post-Conflict Transition

October 10, 2024 (JUBA, South Sudan): The Peace and Security Division successfully conducted a four-day Capacity Building Training Workshop on…