It’s evident that women’s participation in conflict prevention and resolution can improve outcomes before, during, and after conflict. Yet despite this evidence, women’s participation in formal peace processes remains low. Click here to read more on-> Facts and figures: Women, peace, and securityIn a view of this, the office of the African Union Envoy on Women Peace and Security Mme Bineta Diop has convened the 4th High Level African Forum on Women, Peace and Security which kicks off 13-14 December 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The deliberations will reflect on the current strategies of enhancing women participation in peace processes with a view to understand the gaps and make recommendations. ; reflect on how to strengthen and support women’s peace building networks, especially in countries undergoing political crisis and reflect further on the role of young women and girls in peace and security.

Source: Daily Nation December 11, 2023 17:57 UTC