Developments in Sudan are worrying. A ceasefire agreement was signed, the parties agreed to its terms and to respect international humanitarian law. Yet still the fighting continues! This is not acceptable, it has to stop. People should be able to live their lives in peace.

⏰Tomorrow 30 May 2023; 15 -1700Hrs UNDP Africa and Life&Peace Institute will launch a report "Mapping of #climate #security adaptations at a community level in the Horn of #Africa" Register to join virtually at: rb.gy/cnv00

Our UN Development & Life&Peace Institute research focus mainly on UNDP Kenya 🇰🇪 UNDP Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and UNDP Uganda 🇺🇬 Dont miss the opportunity to join us Mandisa Mashologu Dan Juma Shewit Hailu Hafsa Maalim

We are thrilled to announce that the Pan-Africa Feminist Peace and Solidarity Conference on Sudan has started! Don't forget to follow and contribute to the conversation using #SolidarityWithSudan & #WomenLeadingPeace across Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

"Sudanese women here today embody their country's resilience! Their presence and the chance to engage in dialogue signals hope." Encouraging words from Hanna Tetteh (Hanna Tetteh), United Nation (United Nations) Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, during the Feminist Peace and Solidarity

There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Yet, 1 in 3 women experience violence throughout their lifetime. Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation worldwide. #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse UN Women

NOT. EVEN. ONCE. There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. #16DaysOfActivism UN Women

In extremely fragile settings, intimate partner violence is 2.4 times higher compared to non-fragile settings. Conflict and crises put women and girls at a greater risk. This #16Days, let’s put an end to gender-based violence. #NoExcuse UN Women

I had an online conversation with a group of very courageous Sudanese women on Friday, many of whom still live in Sudan and their descriptions of the desperate situation in which they live were heartbreaking. They are only a fraction of the population that desperately need urgent

Today Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa and UN Human Rights ESARO launched the Community of Practice (CoP) for the implementation of the UN Horn of Africa Strategy on Hate Speech. It will strengthen coordination, facilitate information and knowledge sharing and enhance partnerships with UN and other stakeholders.

Political transitions are unique, relying on collective effort for robust governance. Through #AFSIT, we can forge strong partnerships🤝, fortify institutions, & enhance resilience in the Horn of Africa. #InclusiveTransitons 💬 HE Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security

In an era of polycrisis, CSOs are at the forefront, offering new opportunities for conflict response🌍. It is inspiring to see them here, contributing and advocating for #InclusiveTransitions in the Horn of Africa. 💬 Winluck Wahiu, Representative International IDEA

And in #HornOfAfrica, Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa is convening joint action on countering #hatespeech. Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh notes important work w young people & civil society orgs to advocate for safe online spaces, bring people together to foster peace & security, & help communities heal.

30 years after the 1990 Declaration that helped reshape the #OAU,⁦⁦Said Djinnit⁩ and I revisited how it came to be & its enduring impact. With Africa once again at a crossroads, that moment offers lessons in leadership, ambition, & unity. worldpeacefoundation.org/blog/an-africa…

The Commission today held a meeting with the United Nation’s (UN) Electoral Needs Assessment Mission Team to Kenya and discussed mutual areas of support and collaboration in preparation for the 2027 General Election. Led by Akinyemi Adegbola, Electoral Assistance Division (EAD)

Held a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Needs Assessment Mission (NAM), led by Akinyemi Adegbola, the Principal Electoral Advisor for the East Africa Division, to assess our political, legal and security preparedness for the 2027 General Election. I emphasized

I met with the United Nations’ Electoral Needs Assessment Mission, as part of their engagement with key electoral actors ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections. I underscored the Judiciary’s readiness and continued commitment to ensuring that electoral disputes are resolved

This afternoon, met with the UN Needs Assessment Mission, who are in Kenya to take stock of the country’s electoral preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Our discussion focused on strengthening Kenya’s democratic processes, with emphasis on encouraging the Independent

At the Strategic Assessment & Review of the #CEWS Methodology. Today’s session features a panel discussion on “Reimagining #CEWS – Mandate, Institutional Setup, Thematic Focus & Methodology.” Panelists reflected on how CEWS’ mandate aligns with current realities, and whether its

Ongoing: Strengthening #CEWS for a more effective future in #Africa’s peace & security landscape. — The Strategic Assessment & Review of the #CEWS Methodology is currently underway. 📍Kigali, 🇷🇼 #CEWSReview2025 #RevitalizingCEWS drive.google.com/drive/folders/…