In our newest blog post, @LPI_Voices' lesley connolly & Aaron Stanley (he/him) discuss four recommendations for more inclusive approaches to #PeacebuildingFinancing based on PBAR consultations in 2020 (and included in our recent Matrix of Recommendations). Read ✍️ cic.nyu.edu/blog/can-finan…

How about promoting #peace and art in #AddisAbaba There are plenty of space if the city administration could explore the idea. #streetart #artists

It's an honor to be part of this consortium of experts and to work closely with the remarkable Hon. Commissioner Maya Sahli-Fadel.

#AHRC2022_FDPA now looking at Data protection: The importance of data in displacement with Yemisrach Kebede Advocacy & Policy Expert

Group Picture! "Launching event of Special Research Report on the "Review of Integration and Implementation of IHL in African Union Policies and Activities" Amani Africa and ICRC to AfricanUnion

#HAPPENINGNOW: Amani Africa's CSO engagement consultation organised within the framework of our partnership with Open Society Foundations kicks off on the margins of the 36th Ordinary AU Summit.

Proud to have been involved in the organization of this critical meeting ongoing now #CSOEngagement #Consultation #AU #36thAUSummit Amani Africa #OSF

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of UDHR: As a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”, the UDHR set the fundamental principles for international, national, and local laws and policies and for the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. #UDHR75 #HoA

On Mar. 11th-12th, 2024 join #HCD in bringing together diverse group of #researchers, #policymakers, #academics, representatives of #internationalorganization, #government & #intergovernmental organisations, #civilsociety, & #grassroots #Democracy advocates in the #HOA region.

HCD & the Regional Democracy Conference on the #HoA is officially launched today. HCD Board Chair Sinkinesh Beyene made the Welcoming speech. Our Partners: ISS represented by Dawit Yohannes & Sweden in Ethiopia & AU by Joachim Beijmo made the opening speech; & Hassan Shire addressed a Keynote Speech

The Regional Democracy Conference on the #HoA: Completed the 1st panel on the Political, Democratic, Governance & Conflict Landscape in the HoA: Taking Stock Chaired by Brian Tamuka Kagoro, & panelists Dereje Feyissa, Dr. Bireete Sarah, M.Woldemariam M. Dan Suleiman and Prof. Kidane.

Session 2: Democratic Civic Actors & Space in the HoA: Exploring the Ecosystem Seife Ayalew presented the findings of exploratory mapping on the pro-democracy actors in the #HOA region & the panelists Mwarimū Mūtemi wa Kīama, Hassan Shire, Gilbert Sendugwa; chaired by Prof. Prempeh, CDD-Ghana.

Session 3 of the Panel was on Gender in Democratic & governance Processes in the HoA. Dr Addiswork presented research findings. The Chair, Dr Elshaday & panellists, Azmera, Namara Claire, & Naomi Mwangi Equality Now, discussed policy & implementation gaps, and the social norms.

RETHINKING Democracy and Democratization- Charting the Way Forward with Dr. Adem Kassie and Prof Kwasi Prempeh, moderated by Frew Demeke Horn Center for Democracy #RegionalDemocracyConference Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG)

Joint Initiatives, Solidarity, Claiming, Redefining and Defending Democracy: panelists Adem Kassie Abebe (Dr) and Prof. Prempeh WADEMOS Network, CDD-Ghana, chaired by Frew Demeke.

On Mar. 11th, 2024 Joachim Beijmo Opening Speech, reiterated the need for Gender equality in Democracy & commend HCD to include the Gender Agenda in the Regional Democracy Conference. IWD, Celebrating Women in Democracy & Governance. Yemisrach Kebede Dr. Bireete Sarah Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) Naomi Mwangi

In his Keynote Speech, at the Regional Democracy Conference on the HoA on Mar. 11th &12th Hassan Shire Executive Director DefendDefenders stated Human Rights-Citizen Participation & Representation, Good Governance & Rule of Law are Pillars for any Democratic Society.

It was rewarding to have leading experts on the Greater Horn of Africa come together to guide our future programming during the 1st Regional HoA Democracy Conference, which I had the privilege of organizing as part of the amazing @HC4D team. #HoA

Brilliant research publications I had the pleasure of co-leading Please check out the links: 1. Democratization in the HoA: horn-center.org/wp-content/upl… 2. Exploratory Mapping Study of Pro-Democracy Civic Actors and Civil Society in the HoA horn-center.org/wp-content/upl… #DemocracyInTheHorn

HCD's study, below, identified 6 critical challenges to the Democratization process including a nation-building crisis, & the strong imbalance of power between state & societal forces in the HoA. Click Here for more read on the challenges & prospects. horn-center.org/wp-content/upl…