The International Steering Group Meeting of the @gppac has concluded. Peace Boat has been most honoured to host this extraordinary meeting of 50+ peacebuilding and to work with our colleagues #buildingpeacetogether. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Reflecting on the unforgettable moments from #GPPAC2024Tokyo as we mark 1 month since our inspiring strategic meeting in the heart of Japan! Relive the energy & connections that continue to fuel our shared commitment to locally-owned #peacebuilding👇📺 bit.ly/49reSyS

Last week, I took part in a courtesy visit to Peace Boat（NGOピースボート） in #Japan to learn about their work during the recently held ISG meeting of GPPAC Peacebuilders. Peace Boat is an international NGO working to promote peace, human rights and sustainability through its global voyages. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Last week, we paid a courtesy visit to Peace Boat（NGOピースボート） in #Japan to learn about their work during the recently held ISG meeting of GPPAC Peacebuilders. Peace Boat is an international organisation working to promote peace, human rights & sustainability through its global voyages. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

As the regional representative of GPPAC West Africa, I had the opportunity to brief members of the Japanese Parliament and civil society in #Tokyo on the peace and security dynamics in West Africa and call for all possible support towards addressing our challenges. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

.Partners Global's own Luis and Analucía getting ready with GPPAC Peacebuilders for a policy discussion on global peacebuilding with Japanese parliamentarians, government representatives, and other NGOs. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

As the regional secretariat of GPPAC Peacebuilders, we had the opportunity to brief members of the Japanese Parliament and civil society in #Tokyo on the peace and security dynamics in West Africa and call for all possible support towards addressing the existing challenges. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Conflicts won't end with weapons, including nuclear weapons. Weapons will not prevent conflicts. One of the reasons why GPPAC Peacebuilders comes together to work for prevention - Board Chair, Yoshika speaking to guests & allies #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Peace and security in #WestAfrica needs a proactive approach to tackle #socioeconomic challenges driving #poverty and #unemployment. This includes prioritising support for women and youth in rural and urban areas. Rafiu Adeniran Lawal of GPPAC West Africa at #GPPAC2024Tokyo

From community dialogues in #Niger, to electoral reform advocacy in #Senegal, and trust-building btw defence and security forces in #Mali - Rafiu Adeniran Lawal of GPPAC West Africa shares good practices of strengthening #HumanSecurity in the region. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Support #Ukraine goes beyond direct #HumanitarianAid—involves backing social recovery & #reconciliation led by #civilsociety. These initiatives foster genuine dialogue & understanding among communities deeply affected by war.#GPPAC2024Tokyo Andre Khamenshikov at #GPPAC2024Tokyo

No peace can be built on violating fundamental rights. Upholding #HumanRights, the right to live w/ dignity, freedom from fear & want, self-determination for peoples, & sovereignty and independence of states = crucial foundations for #LastingPeace. fadi abi allam #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Prioritizing regime security over #HumanSecurity, the #MiddleEast grapples with interrelated wars, marked by violent extremism, hate speech, glorification of violence, and a lack of democracy. fadi abi allam shares insights from #Palestine #Yemen and beyond during #GPPAC2024Tokyo.

Exemplifying integration of diverse #humansecurity aspects into global & regional frameworks, Sharon Bhagwan Rolls highlights Pacific Island women's intentional, intersectional & intergenerational work on Pacific Islands Forum's #BoeDeclaration, rooted in various forms of security. #GPPAC2024Tokyo

Within the GPPAC network, local #peacebuilders are on the frontlines of lived realities at the nexus: #ConflictPrevention, disaster management & #humanitarianaction ➡️ enables them to address inclusive #humansecurity priorities of diverse people. Sharon Bhagwan Rolls at #GPPAC2024Tokyo