Project profile — Women Reclaiming Agency in Peacemaking

This project aims to increase the influence of women peacebuilders and women, peace and security activists to contribute more effectively to a broad spectrum of peacebuilding initiatives. Project activities include: (1) working to build the capacity of women activists across Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan; (2) strengthening national and regional networks; and (3) helping to create a more conducive environment receptive to women’s inclusion in decision-making.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased engagement by women peace and security activists with national, regional and global mechanisms and platforms related to the Woman, Peace and Security agenda; (2) strengthened capacity, coordination and collective action of women peace and security activists; (3) enhanced public support for a women’s agenda in peace and security policy; and (4) enhanced capacity of women journalists in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.

Activities were completed aimed to increase peace and stability in conflict-affected states.