Celebrating the Strength and Voice of Women

A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. I pray that we all find our voices in an ever so difficult world. In the words of Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) ‘Here’s to strong women; may we know them, may we be them; may we raise them’. Today and Always.

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Why should women be involved in Peace processes?

The importance of including women and women’s voices in peace negotiations, transitional bodies and in long-term political processes is increasingly accepted. Research shows that women are deeply committed to peace building and post-conflict reconstruction and have a unique perspective and a solid understanding of the needs of their communities. Women tend to have more inclusive leadership styles, which promote consensus in negotiations. Women are skillful at working across divides whether they be religious, ethnic, political or cultural. Women have access that men do not (for example, to other women) are seen to be less threatening and tend to be influential within their families and communities.

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“Happy 114th International Women's Day”

"Celebrating International Women's Day with Renewed Commitment to Gender Equality"

While progress has been made to overcome outdated mindsets and empower women, there is still significant work to be done. Women continue to face disproportionate household responsibilities and barriers to leadership and economic opportunity. Women's participation and representation remains crucial for achieving lasting peace and security, particularly in East Africa. However, women are underrepresented in key positions within the Eastern African Standby Force, limiting their ability to contribute meaningfully to these critical efforts.

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