As we edge closer to the #summitofthefuture I was happy to reflect on the WPS Agenda in the Summit of the Future and beyond and present the Aswan Forum conclusions during this timely meeting.

#CCCPA held a training titled "Breaking Chains: Advancing Comprehensive Responses to Combat #HumanTrafficking & Smuggling of #Migrants” in #Juba in coop with Ministries of Interior & Peacebuilding #SouthSudan with support of SEM Swiss Embassy Cairo through UNDP Egypt.

Field work kickstarted by #CCCPA with training held in #Juba under 2nd project on Enhancing African Capacities for Combating #HumanTrafficking & Smuggling of Migrants supported by the Government of #Switzerland represented by SEM Swiss Embassy Cairo through UNDP Egypt.

#CCCPA successfully concluded its training on Combating Human Trafficking & Smuggling of Migrants in #Juba bringing together frontline officers to address #TIP & #SOM in #SouthSudan amidst evolving security & #humanitarian landscape in #HOA SEM Swiss Embassy Cairo UNDP Egypt.

Touchdown #NYC for the #WPS week! Looking forward to showcasing 🌐Cairo International Center for Peace (CCCPA) amazing work and initiatives and to engaging with the WPS community of practice with the view of enhancing complementarities and collaboration.

📡#CCCPA kicks off the #WPS week in NYC with a presentation by Assal Mahmoud of the preliminary findings of CCCPA's research on “Charting the Future of Peace Operations in Africa: Towards an Enhanced Gender Approach” during Intl Peace Institute Research Conference on Gender and Peace Ops.

The work of almost 3 years comes to a successful conclusion at the United Nations HQ! Proud to have contributed to Effectiveness of Peace Ops Network (#EPON) study on #WPS in MONUSCO launched on the sidelines of the open debate on #WPS. Huge thanks to NUPI & Stimson Center for getting this to the finish line.

Ahead of the open debate on WPS, Effectiveness of Peace Ops Network (#EPON) launched its study on #WPS in MONUSCO at the United Nations. #CCCPA was pleased to contribute to this study which offers key insights into advancing the WPS agenda in 🇺🇳 #peacekeeping. 👉 Check out the study here: nupi.no/en/publication…

📌On the sidelines of the @icwps2024, #CCCPA is organizing an event titled: "Walking the Talk: Harnessing Partnerships in Support of the Effective Implementation of #NAPs on #WPS". Follow this cross regional exchange ahead of the 24th anniversary of #1325

Crossing the Indian Ocean for a 🌐Cairo International Center for Peace (CCCPA) event on the sidelines of @icwps2024 on harnessing partnerships for #NAPs implementation in the lead up to the 24th anniversary of #UNSCR 1325. It was a pleasure moderating this panel discussion among an excellent set of panelists!

📣 Check out our side events program at #COP29 for day 1! We look forward to fruitful discussions for a #peaceful & #sustainable future.

With #Peace day underway COP29 Azerbaijan, I can’t help but reflect on COP27 a truly groundbreaking moment for #climate, peace and #security. From Sharm El-Sheikh, to Dubai and Baku, humbled by the work we do to advance #COP27Presidency initiative Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace (CRSP) & the broader CPS agenda

Call for Contributions! In the lead-up to the 25th anniversary of #UNSCR1325 and the5️⃣edition of Aswan Forum, CCCPA as the forum secretariat with New Zealand Embassy in Egypt, invites you to submit short written contributions by April 6th (500 words max): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We want to pick your brain on the future of the WPS Agenda, share your thoughts with us! 👇

🚨Happening Now: #CCCPA & #WDO of the #OIC sign an MoU to advance women’s roles in #peace & #security in #OIC countries, with view of strengthening context-specific implementation of the #WPSAgenda across the #IslamicWorld, with the presence of OIC Member States 🇨🇲🇸🇦🇧🇫🇵🇰🇦🇿

The road to #AswanForum5️⃣ begins with prep. workshop on revitalizing #Africa’s leadership on #WPS, in partnership with 🇳🇿. Marking 25 years of #UNSCR1325, this workshop will reflect on past successes & setbacks, shaping an African blueprint for the next 25 years of the #WPSAgenda

#CCCPA launched its first cooperation project with the kingdom of the Netherlands through UNDP Egypt on Building National Capacities to Combat #HumanTrafficking & #SmugglingofMigrants with a high-level signing ceremony in the presence of Ministers Asiel en Migratie & Dep Foreign Min Egypt MFA Spokesperson

Combating Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (SEA) demands principled leadership, a victim-centered approach & specialized training in African peace ops. Humanity must remain our lens. #UN-#AU Partnership4Peace #CCCPA

#CCCPA concluded its #ToT on #PSEA in African #PSOs, held with the African Union, supported by EAPD & MOFA of Japan. This pilot ToT is a first of its kind combining knowledge enhancement & skills development, to strengthen #compliance in PSOs, in line with #UNSCR2719

#WBGSpringMeetings are in full swing in Washington, D.C. serving as a reminder of the value of coming together even in the most challenging times.