He added that GPPAC’s main functions by the International Steering Group are: promoting acceptance of conflict prevention, support for regional efforts to raise awareness regarding the effectiveness of conflict prevention and undertake parallel efforts at the global level. He said conflict-sensitive approach to climate-related risks and other emerging threats would also be given adequate attention. Lawal listed the three main priority areas that would guide the GPPAC West Africa network agenda in accordance with the strategic framework to include locally led peacebuilding, women and youth peace and security. “The purpose of the national networks is to strengthen the agency and capacity of actors to foster collaborative efforts towards conflict prevention and peacebuilding across communities in West Africa.” “We have had considerable successes in Niger Republic, Ghana, and Senegal, where National Focal Points have been appointed. “We will establish and set up GPPAC national networks in all West African countries. “As the Regional Representative of GPPAC West Africa, I am committed to driving the decentralisation of GPPAC within the region, mobilising civil society organisations for peacebuilding and ensuring that members take ownership of the network. Plethora of peace and security threats across the country.Īccording to him, GPPAC seeks a world where violence and armed conflicts are prevented and resolved by peaceful means based on justice, gender equity, sustainable development, and human security for all. Lawal said that the event’s theme was chosen to encourage synergy among members toward finding solutions to the Mr Rafiu-Adeniran Lawal, the Regional Representative of GPPAC, West Africa, made this known at the GPPAC Nigeria inaugural meeting on Wednesday in Abuja that the meeting is focusing on “The Role of Civil Societies in Fostering Peace, Security and Social Cohesion.” The network - Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflicts (GPPAC), is working through 15 regional networks across the world to prevent violent conflicts and build peaceful societies. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have formed a network to foster collaborative efforts towards conflict prevention and peacebuilding across communities.
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