She Stands for Peace

Dans cet épisode puissant de She Stands for Peace, nous explorons l'impact crucial de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies sur la lutte contre la violence sexuelle liée au conflit en Afrique. Rejoignez-nous alors que nous discutons avec Fidelitie Ntiroranya, conseillère principale pour la protection des femmes au Bureau conjoint des Nations Unies aux droits de l'homme, des avancées et des défis persistants dans la mise en œuvre du programme Femmes, Paix et Sécurité (FPS).      Nous examinons comment la résolution 1325 a sensibilisé aux violations graves des droits de l'homme que constituent les violences sexuelles liées au conflit, et les efforts pour améliorer les réponses, y compris l'accès aux soins médicaux et à la justice pour les survivants. Madame Tiroragna partage ses réflexions sur l'importance des organisations de base et des femmes dirigeantes locales dans les efforts de résolution des conflits, et les stratégies innovantes pour prévenir ces violences.      Alors que nous approchons du 25e anniversaire de la résolution, nous discutons des mécanismes de responsabilisation pour les auteurs de violences sexuelles et des actions clés nécessaires pour renforcer l'efficacité du programme FPS face aux conflits émergents et aux crises humanitaires. Découvrez comment les stratégies communautaires et les initiatives de sensibilisation peuvent contribuer à un changement durable.      Rejoignez-nous pour cet épisode inspirant et engageant, et défendez la paix avec le programme africain sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité.  

Dans cet épisode, nous explorons les défis auxquels sont confrontés les individus qui se réintègrent dans la société après avoir quitté les groupes armés. Notre invitée partage les obstacles émotionnels et sociétaux, notamment la stigmatisation et les réactions mitigées de la communauté. Nous approfondissons l'importance du soutien communautaire pour assurer le succès du processus de désarmement, de démobilisation et de réintégration (DDR), aidant ainsi les anciens combattants à faire la transition vers une vie civile pacifique.

Bienvenue dans la cinquième saison du podcast She Stands for Peace, une série du Bureau des Nations Unies auprès de l'Union africaine, soutenue par le ministère norvégien des Affaires étrangères. Dans cet épisode, nous sommes rejoints par Carole Baudoin, chef de la réforme du secteur de la sécurité (RSS) à la Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République centrafricaine (MINUSCA). Ensemble, nous explorons l'intersection entre la réforme du secteur de la sécurité et l'agenda FPS. Carole partage sa vaste expérience en République centrafricaine, discutant du rôle essentiel du secteur de la sécurité dans la mise en œuvre de l'agenda FPS. Elle souligne les défis liés au changement des perceptions sur la sécurité, qui est souvent considérée de manière étroite comme le domaine des forces de défense nationales. Carole souligne l'importance de la bonne gouvernance, de la réforme institutionnelle et de l'appropriation nationale pour parvenir à une paix et une stabilité durables. Nous nous penchons sur les complexités de l'intégration de l'agenda FPS dans les politiques et pratiques du secteur de la sécurité, en explorant la nécessité de cadres de sécurité stratégiques et normatifs. Carole souligne l'importance de l'inclusion et de la responsabilité, plaidant pour un passage d'une approche purement institutionnelle à une approche de gouvernance plus large qui inclut les communautés locales et les organisations de femmes. À l'approche du 25e anniversaire de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies, nous réfléchissons aux priorités futures pour renforcer l'impact du programme FPS dans les cadres de la RSS en Afrique. Carole appelle à la normalisation de la participation des femmes, exhortant la communauté internationale à donner l'exemple et à intégrer les perspectives de genre dans tous les aspects de la gouvernance de la sécurité. Rejoignez-nous pour explorer ces questions cruciales et célébrer les progrès réalisés en matière de parité des sexes, tout en reconnaissant le chemin à parcourir. Défendez la paix avec le programme Femmes, Paix et Sécurité de l'Afrique !

Le 31 octobre 2000, le Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies a adopté à l'unanimité la résolution 1325, reconnaissant l'agenda Femmes, Paix et Sécurité (FPS). Aujourd'hui, 32 pays africains ont adopté des plans d'action nationaux pour mettre en œuvre le programme FPS, en mettant l'accent sur la participation, la protection, la prévention, les secours et le relèvement. Dans cet épisode du podcast « She Stands for Peace », nous nous penchons sur le pilier de la protection, en examinant les menaces auxquelles sont confrontées les femmes artisanes de la paix et les défenseures des droits humains, de la violence physique aux défis économiques et émotionnels. Nous écoutons Chantal Mutamuriza, une défenseure féministe des droits humains, Clément Voule (Togo), SP de l'ONU pour la liberté d'association, Ghita El Khyari, responsable du Fonds pour la paix et l'action humanitaire d'ONU Femmes, et Dr Fatima Aliku, directrice exécutive de la Fondation Neem, qui partagent leurs idées et leurs expériences. Nous discutons également du rôle des acteurs internationaux et de la nécessité d'un changement de paradigme dans le soutien et la protection des femmes artisanes de la paix. Invités Chantal Mutamuriza, directrice exécutive et fondatrice, Light for All (L4A) Clément Voule, SP de l'ONU sur la liberté d'association, Ghita El Khyari, Directrice du Fonds pour la paix et l'action humanitaire d'ONU Femmes Dr Fatima Aliku, directrice exécutive de la Fondation Neem

Le RSSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, chef du Bureau des Nations Unies auprès de l'Union africaine, nous rejoint dans cet épisode inaugural de la saison 4 du podcast She Stands for Peace. Dans notre dialogue passionnant, le RSSG Onanga-Anyanga revient sur le parcours de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU en Afrique, alors que nous approchons d'un quart de siècle depuis sa création. Il salue les progrès réalisés tout en abordant avec franchise les défis persistants tels que les normes sociétales profondément enracinées, l'inaction politique et la menace de réactions négatives. Alors que le changement climatique, les conflits économiques et l'extrémisme violent affectent de manière disproportionnée les femmes et les filles, il souligne l'importance d'une approche holistique pour la mise en œuvre du programme Femmes, paix et sécurité (FPS). L'adoption par l'Afrique de nombreux plans d'action régionaux et nationaux témoigne de la volonté politique de faire progresser le rôle des femmes dans la consolidation de la paix et la sécurité. Pourtant, la lutte pour la participation pleine, égale et significative des femmes à la prise de décision et à la médiation des conflits persiste. Rejoignez-nous pour explorer ces questions cruciales et célébrer les progrès réalisés en matière de parité des sexes, tout en reconnaissant le chemin à parcourir. Partagez vos idées et participez à la conversation en envoyant un e-mail à unoau-public-information@un.org. Défendez la paix avec le programme Femmes, paix et sécurité de l'Afrique !

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the inspiring world of young women peacebuilders in Africa. Discover how these remarkable individuals foster intergenerational dialogue and co-leadership to promote good governance, peace, security, and development across the continent. Join us as we explore the African Union's Youth for Peace program and hear from influential leaders like Dr. Rhuks Ako and Hannah Lema, founder of Addis Powerhouse. We also hear the experiences of two female ex-combatants from the Central African Republic and the impact of limited access to DDR processes. Their insights and experiences shed light on young women's critical role in peacebuilding and the challenges they face. Don't miss out on these powerful stories and learn how you can support the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Listen now and stand for peace with Africa's young women peacebuilders. 

In this episode of She Stands for Peace, we turn our attention to peace agreements, asking how we can meaningfully promote women's inclusion and address the barriers faced by women and local civil society in peace negotiations. Despite a reported decline in women's participation in UN-led peace processes from 23% in 2020 to 19% in 2021, there are notable examples of progress, such as the gender provisions in the Lo Nuer-Dinka Bomule Action for Peace Agreement in South Sudan.   We hear from Dr. Koiti Emily, who shares her experiences as a youth representative in the IGAD High-Level Revitalization Forum and emphasizes the importance of youth and women's representation in peace processes. Additionally, Carol Baudouin, Security Sector Reform Chief at MINUSCA, discusses making women's participation a prerequisite in peace negotiations. Halal Al Karib, Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA), provides insights into the consequences of excluding gender from peace processes, drawing on the situation in Sudan. She highlights that neglecting women's roles and experiences leads to alienation and perpetuates cycles of conflict.  

In this enlightening episode of She Stands for Peace, we delve into the critical role of African women in early warning systems for conflict prevention. We explore the intersection of natural disasters, conflict, and the need for gender-sensitive approaches to early warning mechanisms. With expert insights from Camlus Omogo, Director of IGAD's Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism, and Dr. Richard Munang, Head of UNEP's Climate and Early Warning Systems, we examine how women's participation is not only necessary but can significantly enhance the effectiveness of these systems.   Join us as we discuss the importance of inclusivity, the empowerment of women through socio-economic resilience, and the transformative potential of early action over early warning. As we approach the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325, we consider the progress made and the urgent priorities ahead to ensure women are integral to Africa's peace and security architecture.  Guests Camlus Omogo on Gender-Sensitive Early Warning Systems  Dr. Richard Munang on Climate Disasters and Empowering Women  Bintou Keita - The Effectiveness of Local Community Engagement in Early Warning Responses  Amb Bankole Adeoye - The African Peace and Security Architecture and the Role of Women   Looking Ahead: Strengthening Women's Participation in Peace Processes.  Tune in to discover the untapped potential of women in safeguarding peace and stability across the African continent, and learn how we can all contribute to a more secure future. Stand for peace with us on She Stands for Peace. 

In this pivotal episode of She Stands for Peace, we delve into the transformative power of the Women Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and its potential to reshape the future through inclusion and participation. As we near the 25th anniversary of the landmark UN Resolution 1325, we critically examine the progress made and the hurdles that persist in amplifying women's voices in conflict prevention and peacebuilding across Africa.  Dr. Rabab Mohammed Ali Baldo, the Senior Gender Advisor to the IGAD Special Envoy on South Sudan, shares her insights on the varying degrees of women's involvement in peace processes, emphasizing the importance of their active and informed participation to influence outcomes meaningfully.  With the introduction of the UN Secretary-General's New Agenda for Peace, we explore the call for dismantling patriarchal power structures and the necessity for systemic change to ensure gender equality. SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Head of the UN Office to the African Union, discusses the need for concrete actions to transform gender norms and the role of the upcoming Summit of the Future in advancing this agenda.  Furthermore, we hear from Cynthia Chingwenya, a former African Union Africa Youth Ambassador for Peace for Southern Africa, who highlights the strides and setbacks in youth engagement, particularly the representation and participation of young women in peace and security matters.  Lastly, we revisit the challenges of political participation for young women through the candid experience of Kenyan politician Editar Ochieng, confronting the reality of violence and the lack of support faced by women candidates.  Join us as we embark on a new season format, unpacking the four pillars of WPS with experts at the helm of change. Tune in to understand how women's inclusion and participation are not just idealistic goals but essential elements for sustainable peace and security in Africa.  Stand for peace with Africa's Women, Peace, and Security agenda!  Highlights  - WPS Agenda and the Future of Inclusion- Dr. Rabab Mohammed Ali Baldo's Experiences  - UN's New Agenda for Peace- SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga's Insights  - Youth Engagement and Women's Participation with Cynthia Shingwenya  - Political Participation Challenges with Editar Ochieng 

SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union, joins us in this inaugural episode of Season Four of the She Stands for Peace podcast. In our compelling dialogue, SRSG Onanga-Anyanga reflects on the journey of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in Africa, as we near a quarter-century since its inception. He commends the progress made while candidly addressing the persistent challenges such as deep-rooted societal norms, political inaction, and the threat of backlash. As climate change, economic strife, and violent extremism disproportionately affect women and girls, he underscores the importance of a holistic approach to implementing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. With Africa's adoption of numerous regional and National Action Plans, there is a testament to the political will to advance women's roles in peacebuilding and security. Yet, the struggle for women's full, equal, and meaningful participation in decision-making and conflict mediation persists.   Join us as we explore these critical issues and celebrate the strides made in gender parity, while also recognizing the road ahead. Share your insights and be part of the conversation by emailing unoau-public-information@un.org.   Stand for peace with Africa's Women, Peace, and Security agenda! 

Welcome! to season four of the She Stands for Peace podcast, a series by the United Nations Office to the African Union, supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.   Regular listeners of the podcast will know that past seasons have been a series of interviews with key actors working to achieve WPS in Africa. In this fourth season, we depart from this format. Instead, each episode unpacks various topics aligned with the four pillars of WPS, with insights from guests playing critical roles in achieving the agenda. 

Sarah Muhoya is the Coordinator of the Democracy Trust Fund in Kenya and Head of Positioning & Democracy at Echo Network Africa. In this episode, we discuss women's equal participation in electoral processes in Africa for political stability and sustainable peace. 

Anita Kiki Gbeho is the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). In this episode, we discuss inclusive approaches to women's meaningful political participation and leadership.

Mona Juul is Norway's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. In this episode, we discuss Norway's presence in the Security Council, its focus on safeguarding women's participation and broader discussions on foreign policy and WPS in Africa.

Editar Adhiambo Ochieng is Founder of the Feminist for Peace, Rights and Justice Centre.  In this episode, we discuss the impact of women's civic and political participation, election violence, and peacebuilding in informal settlements. 

Comfort Mussa and Amal Habani are journalists from Sudan and Cameroun. In this episode, we discuss the role of journalists, and women journalists, and the impact of their working conditions on the extent to which they can contribute to achieving the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Africa.

Awa Dabo is the Deputy Head of Office for the Peacebuilding Support Office, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. In this episode, we have a conversation about supporting peacebuilding strategies for the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Africa, the realities of localising global strategies, transitional justice, and creating enabling environments for women peacebuilders in Africa. 

Rita Lopidia is Executive Director and Co-founder of Eve Organization for Women Development in Juba, South Sudan, and coordinator of the South Sudan Women's Coalition for Peace. In this episode, we have a conversation about the experiences of women peacebuilders when executing their roles and work, and how we might rethink how women peacebuilding organisations are supported.

Pravina Makan-Lahka is an Advisor on Women, Peace and Security at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD). In this episode, we discuss the importance of women's meaningful participation in mediation and early warning, and how we can ensure the gender perspective is integrated into conflict early warning systems.

Fatima Maiga is a Founding Member and President of the Coalition des Femmes Leaders Nord, Sud et Centre du Mali (NSC). In this episode, we discuss how we might rethink our interpretation of protection and Fatima shares examples of advocacy for the protection of women and girls in Mali.

Mr Michael Dunford is the Regional Director for Eastern Africa at the UN World Food Programme (WFP). In this episode, we discuss the realities of tackling food security in conflict settings, the impact of climate change, and how conflict-sensitive food systems might better respond to impacts of conflict on women.

Ilwad Elman is the Chief Operating Officer of the Elman Peace and Human Rights Centre. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and trauma of peacebuilding, her work in supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, and applying a youthful lens to the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

Hamsatu Allamin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development. In this episode, we discuss how we might rethink our consideration of who makes up partners in peacebuilding and reconciliation, and our approach to establishing these partnerships in a local context.

Dr Mandiedza Parichi is the Chairperson for the Peace Studies Department at the Midlands State University in Gweru. In this episode, we discuss the role academia can play in peacebuilding processes.

Dr Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe, former Vice President of Uganda, and currently Senior Presidential Adviser on Health & Population. In this episode, we discuss increasing the representation of women and their perspectives in formal and informal peace processes. 

Signe Gilen is Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  In this episode, we discuss Norway's membership of the UN Security Council and its work towards protecting women's participation in peace processes, alongside other key WPS and humanitarian strategies.

SRSG Parfait Onyanga-Anyanga is the Special Representative to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union and Mme Bineta Diop is the African Union's Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security. In this episode, we discuss the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union and coordinating the activities of stakeholders towards achieving the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa.

On 31 October 2000, the United Nations Security Council adopted the landmark Resolution 1325, recognising the central role women play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and giving birth to the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.   Over 20 years after UNSCR 1325, what have we achieved, what have we learnt, and what more can we do?   Host of She Stands for Peace, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, will be asking these questions and more from key actors in the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa.  Season Three is coming out soon and her guests work in grassroots, they are thought leaders and experts, sharing their reflections and best practices.  Don't forget to join the conversation using the hashtag #shestandsforpeace. 

Ahunna Eziakonwa is the Regional Director and Assistant Secretary General for UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa. In this episode, we talk about the application of a gender perspective on reconstruction and peacebuilding.

Ilze Brands Kehris is the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights. In this episode, we discuss the range of mechanisms to respect, protect, and promote women's rights before, during and post-conflict. She offers her insights on keeping rights defenders safe in their interactions with the UN for human rights.

Candice Mama is an author and activist whose work has been centred on trauma, reconciliation, and forgiveness. In this episode, we talk about her experience meeting and forgiving the man who murdered her father during Apartheid. Candice shares her thoughts on how we might approach reconciliation differently, support survivors of trauma and the importance of accurate historical education for peacebuilding.

Marwa Azelmat is a Technology and Women's Rights Policy Consultant. In this episode, we explore the gaps and opportunities for women's digital inclusion in Africa's Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

Raheemat Omoro Momodu is Head of Human Security and Civil Society at ECOWAS- Economic Community of West African States. She shares her insights and best practices on how RECs, the African Union, and the Member States have translated commitments to action towards Africa's Women, Peace and Security agenda. CORRECTION: The RECs Liaison Officers' mandate was expanded to cover all areas of cooperation beyond Peace and Security, between the RECs and the African Union, was January 2009 and not January 2018.

H.E. Bankole Adeoye is the African Union's Commissioner for Political Affairs and Peace and Security. SRSG Hanna Tetteh is the Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union. In this episode, we discuss the importance of partnerships based on mutual respect and commitment to implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Africa. With a background in political affairs, the guests share how their work in this area has shaped their perspectives on their approaches to the WPS agenda.

Hon. Betty Achan Ogwaro is an MP in the government of South Sudan. In this episode, we discuss arms as a root cause of conflict that impacts women and girls unequally. Hon. Ogwaro offers insights on important sociocultural contexts in understanding the challenges of disarmament and the successful implementation of the peace agreement.

In this episode, Dr Phumzile Mlambo Ngcuka, former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women discusses how the UN system, Member States and other parties at all levels work to uphold their commitments to implementing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. She shares her insights on the importance of political will in moving the needle on women's rights and the central role youth play in this.

Commissioner Amira El Fadil is the African Union's Commissioner for Social Affairs. In this episode, we discuss displacement and humanitarian assistance, and she shares her reflections on the Saleema Initiative and wider efforts to eliminate gender-based violence.

Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili is co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. In this episode, we speak with Dr Obiagelli Ezekwesili about inspiring and organising the next generation of peacebuilders. She shares insights on how we might approach governance and youth participation differently.

Aya Chebbi is a pan-African feminist activist and former AU Special Envoy for Youth. In this episode, we talk about pan-Africanism and women's participation in leadership and decision making for peace and development in Africa. Aya shares key insights on the importance of intergenerational dialogue towards the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Betty Bigombe is the Special Envoy of Uganda to the South Sudan Peace Process. In this episode, we talk about her experiences as a negotiator, which started with her encounters with LRA leader, Joseph Kony. Ms Bigombe talks further about the participation of women in formal peace negotiations and mediation, and the mental health toll of mediation.

Pramila Patten is the Special Representation of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. In this episode, we discuss sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against women in conflict and post-conflict settings. SRSG Patten also speaks to the plight of refugees in conflict areas and offers her insights and expertise on how the international community can better address sexual violence in conflict.

Teresa Whitfield is Director of Policy and Mediation Division, at the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). In this episode we talk about conflict prevention, and the incorporation of a gender perspective and the participation of women in preventing the emergence, spread, and re-emergence of violent conflict.

Nicholas Haysom is Special Representation of the Secretary General to South Sudan, and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. In this episode, we discuss the roles peacekeepers play in the protection of women's rights. From being Chief Legal and Constitutional Adviser to Late President Nelson Mandela, with whom he worked again during the Burundi Peace Talks, to his work in Sudan and more recently South Sudan. SRSG Haysom shares his reflections, insights, and expertise.

Mr. Andre Mundal is the Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affair. In this episode, we discuss the commitment of member states to the WPS agenda. Mr. Mundal has a background in both the military and diplomacy and brings insights on the effective operationalizing of National Action Plans of UNSCR 1325. Norway's current, and fourth National Action Plan offers an example of how member states might monitor and measure success of NAPs. Mr. Mundal stresses the importance of working with an active civil society and creating opportunities for new learning.

Hajer Sharief is the cofounder and project manager of 'Together We Build It' organisation in Libya, and Karabo Mokgonyana is the African Youth Ambassador for Peace at the African Union. In this episode, we explore their journey as young women peacebuilders, and discuss youth participation, participation of young women in peacebuilding, and social media led activism as a natural habitat for youth participation. Hajer and Karabo also offer their insights on the extent to which UNSCRs1325 and 2250 have been integrated in Africa's Women, Peace and Security agenda.

In episode one of season two of the She Stands for Peace podcast, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola interviews Bintou Keita, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). SRSG Keita speaks on the importance of localising peace processes.

Mme Bineta Diop is the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, to the African Union Commission. In this episode, we talk about examples of WPS initiatives in Africa, highlighting the key attributes that make them successful. Mme Diop's insights also considers what the wider international peacebuilding community can learn from these localised approaches, and how that might impact donor funding allocation.

In this episode of She Stands for Peace podcast series, host Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, is joined by three women who each have a range of roles and experiences in peacebuilding. Hester Adriana Paneras, is the Head of Institutional and Operational Partnership Service at the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU); Martha Tukahirwa is the regional advocacy and communications offer at the Strategic Initiative for women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA Network); and Lydia Hafyenanye, a Police officer with the Namibian police force, and a former peacekeeper with the UN Police working with the UN/AU Mission in Darfur. The focus of this episode is Mediation for Peace.

Per Olsson Fridh is the Swedish State Secretary for International Development Corporation. In this episode, we talk about financing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, and how governments might apply a feminist approach to their foreign policy.

Hanna Tetteh is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union. In this episode, we talk about the various levels of partnerships involved in achieving the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa.