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EMPOWERING WOMEN: A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FOR PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA

In its unwavering commitment towards women empowerment, peace and security in Africa, the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM-MIPREDA) in a collaborative effort with the African Union organised a Capacity-Building program for Women’s Participation in Conflict Prevention, Dialogue and Preventive Diplomacy. This significant event took place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 17-19 December, 2024.

In her keynote statement, the First Lady of the Republic of SÃĢo TomÃĐ and Príncipe and the Vice President of AFLPM-MIPREDA Her Excellency, Mrs. Fatima Vila Nova, said only when the world truly understands that women’s rights are human rights will we see the development and security gains that the world desperately needs.

Her Excellency Vila Nova who represented the leadership of AFLPM-MIPREDA, stated that through the capacity building program, AFLPM is committed to continuing to work closely with national institutions, international partners and civil society to drive progress in women, peace and security, supporting women, highlighting their vital work and amplifying their voices.

Her Excellency Mrs. Vila Nova urged us to unite and launch ourselves behind this initiative which see the Women, Peace and Security agenda as one of our best hopes for a more peaceful future and a livable planet.

Key participants were the members of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarian Association (ECOFEPA), women representatives from the Borno State Government and civil society organizations such as Borno Women Development Initiative, Northeast Youth Initiative Forum, Taimako Community Development Initiative, and the Innovative Child Care and Women Empowerment Initiative and staff members of the AFLPM-MIPREDA’s Secretariat.

In her keynote address, the President of ECOWAS Female Parliamentarian Association (ECOFEPA), Hon. Veronica Kadie Sesay, represented by the Secretary-General of ECOFEPA, Hon. Maimuna Ceesay, urged countries in the continent to leverage on women for the prevention of conflict. She noted that conflict can be prevented by noticing the problems we are encountering within the society. She therefore advised that women should be given a chance to be where decision-making are because they are good negotiators and are determined. Women’s determination play a vital role in their ability to deliver. She further advised that parties in conflict can be reached through intervention forums.

The Gender Peace and Security Coordinator for the African Union Commission, Ms. Nadia Roguiai, stressed that governments, international and regional organisations, and civil societies must work together to dismantle barriers that prevent women from taking leadership roles.

Ms. Roguiai said that working with the African First Ladies Peace Mission and the ECOFEPA, is an opportunity for us to see how we can push and mobilise key stakeholders, such as parliamentarians and African First Ladies to address the issue at a high level and how we can ensure that women in the future are taken into consideration, becoming mediators and peace builders.

AFLPM-MIPREDA’s Chief of Operations and Administration, Dr. Bakut T. Bakut briefed attendees about AFLPM-MIPREDA’s mission, objectives and strategic plans for the future. He extended the appreciation and apologies of Her Excellencies Dr. Mrs. Aisha M. Buhari (Chairperson of the Honorary Advisory Council-AFLPM-MIPREDA), Mrs. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, First Lady of The Gambia and President of AFLPM-MIPREDA, and Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Immediate Former Vice President of Liberia and the Secretary-General of AFLPM-MIPREDA for their unavoidable absence.

The three-day program concluded with the awarding of certificates, symbolising the dedication of all participants to continue advocating for women’s involvement in peace processes and a group visit to the Peace Mission, headquarters of the African First Ladies Peace Mission.

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CommuniquÃĐ of the Emergency Meeting of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM –MIPREDA) on 1st February 2024 (virtual – Zoom technology)

The Chairperson of the Honorary Advisory Council (HAC) of the African First Ladies Mission (AFLPM-MIPREDA) convened an emergency Assembly Meeting to discuss the appointment of a Vice President and other related issues on the future of the Organization based on the provisions of Article 17 (4) of the Charter of the African First Ladies Peace Mission.

In attendance were the members of the Honorary Advisory Council, Current First Ladies and Past First Ladies of African States.

Having extensively discussed the leadership and future of AFLPM-MIPREDA the following decisions were made and are to take immediate effect.

Members therefore nominated the following:

  1. H.E Mrs. Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, as President of AFLPM-MIPREDA
  2. H.E Mme Fatima Vila Nova, First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Soa Tome and Principe as Vice President of AFLPM-MIPREDA

The Assembly further nominated

H.E Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, a Former First Lady and the Former Vice President of the Republic of Liberia as the Executive Secretary who will assume Office under the new nomenclature of SECRETARY – GENERAL of the African First ladies Peace Mission.

With this new leadership in place, the Assembly is confident that a new dawn has emerged for AFLPM-MIPREDA.

The Assembly concluded the meeting by asserting that, the urgency of peacebuilding cannot be overstated and AFLPM-MIPREDA is committed to working assiduously toward the Mission, Vision and Strategic objective of the Organization for the promotion of peace, stability and development in Africa.

#aflpm #Mipreda #africa #thegambia #saotomeandprincipe #peacebuilding

 

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H.E Mrs. Aisha Buhari the Former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairperson of the Honorary Advisory Council (HAC) of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) (MIPREDA), joined Women Leaders at the 4th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 13-14 December 2023.

H.E. Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the Former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairperson of the Honorary Advisory Council (HAC) of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) (MIPREDA), joined influential women leaders and other high power delegations from various African countries at the 4th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 13-14 December 2023.

The forum themed “To Enhance Women’s Participation and Leadership in Peace and Security Processes in Africa,” was convened by AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace, and Security, Madam Benita Diop under the leadership of H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

H.E. Mrs. Aisha Buhari spoke on “Promoting Cooperation Across Political and Civil Society Spaces to Enhance Women’s Participation in Peace and Political Processes; Challenges and Opportunities”.

During her virtual address, on December 13th, 2023, H.E Mrs. Buhari expressed her delight being a part of the forum and addressed the challenges in enhancing women’s participation in peace and political processes globally and suggested recommendations for government and policymakers to consider.

Click here to view position paper by Chair, HAC (AFLPM-MIPREDA)  #africanforum #peaceandsecurity #peaceandsecurityinafrica #aflpm #mipreda #women #womeninpeacebuilding

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H.E. Mrs. Angeline Ndayishimiye, First Lady of the Republic of Burundi and President of AFLPM receives the 2023 United Nations Population Award.

The Africa First Ladies Peace Mission congratulates it’s  President and First Lady of Burundi, Her Excellency, Mrs. Angeline Ndayishimiye, on being the receipient of the 2023 United Nations Population Award, for her philanthropy and advocacy for the rights of women and girls in Burundi. 

Congratulations Your Excellency.

 

La Mission de Paix des PremiÃĻres Dames d’Afrique fÃĐlicite sa PrÃĐsidente et PremiÃĻre Dame du Burundi, Son Excellence, Mme Angeline Ndayishimiye, pour avoir ÃĐtÃĐ la rÃĐcipiendaire du Prix des Nations Unies pour la Population 2023, pour sa philanthropie et sa dÃĐfense des droits des femmes et des filles au Burundi.

 FÃĐlicitations Votre Excellence.

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Meeting of the Technical Advisors to the President and the Chairperson of the Honorary Advisory Council of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission held at AFLPM Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria on August 1, 2023.

The Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) held a meeting of its Technical Advisors at the AFLPM Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria on August 1, 2023. The teams are composed of Technical Advisors from the offices of the AFLPM President, Her Excellency, Mrs. Angeline Ndayishimiye and the Chairperson of the AFLPM’s Honorary Advisory Council, Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari. The meeting was aimed at ensuring the smooth transition of the leadership of AFLPM and charting a way forward for the Peace Mission.

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Africa First Ladies Peace Mission 10th General Assembly Summit and Official Commissioning of AFLPM Secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria.

Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the outgoing President of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), had the honour of hosting African First Ladies at the AFLPM 10th General Assembly Summit held in Abuja, Nigeria on 8th May, 2023.

Following the Summit, the AFLPM Secretariat building which was built under the leadership of Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, was also commissioned.

Her Excellency, Mrs. Angeline Ndayishimiye, First Lady of the Republic of Burundi, emerged the new President of AFLPM, while Her Excellency, Mrs. Khadija Mabruke Bazoum, the First Lady of the Republic of Niger, is the new Vice President of the Mission. Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari will now assume the position of the Chairperson of the AFLPM Advisory Council.

The event also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the African Union and AFLPM to ensure effective coordination and support towards Peace building on the continent.

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AFLPM President and Nigeria’s First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari, inspects the finishing of AFLPM Headquarters building.

Ahead of the official commissioning of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, the Nigerian First Lady and AFLPM President, Her Excellency, Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari, on 19 April 2023, paid an inspection visit to the AFLPM Secretariat building which commenced immediately after her election as the President of AFLPM. Her Excellency was accompanied by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget, and Planning, Zainab Ahmed.

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The Africa First Ladies Peace Mission(AFLPM) received a delegation from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat. The team was led by H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the commissioner Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian First Lady and President of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), received a delegation from the African Union Commission. The purpose of the visit was to hold discussions with the AFLPM team on some topical issues relating to the consolidation of AFLPM's achievements and improvement on its operations across the continent of Africa, as well as involvement of women generally in peace building in Africa. The AU team was led by H.E Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security. During the visit, the team made out time to inspect the Headquarters building of AFLPM currently at 90% completion.

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The President of AFLPM and First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, in furtherance of AFLPM’s mission to alleviate sufferings of women and children, donates rice, children’s nutritional supplements and learning materials to the people of Niger Republic

The President of AFLPM and First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, in furtherance of AFLPM's mission to alleviate sufferings of women and children, donates rice, children’s nutritional supplements and learning materials to the people of Niger Republic

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The President of the African First Peace Mission (AFLPM) and First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, donates educational materials and nutritional food items to the Republic of Burundi.

The First Lady of Burundi, Her Excellency Mrs Angeline, Ndayishimiye demonstrate her appreciation by acknowledging a donation of educational materials and nutritional food items made to Burundi by the President of African First Peace Mission (AFLPM) and First Lady of the Republic of Nigeria, Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari . Dr Aisha’s gesture is done in line with the priority of the Africa First Ladies’ Peace Mission to support women and children through the promotion of Health Education and Empowerment for peace and development.

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