{The Prime Minister, Anastase Murekezi has asked delegates attending the Africa Convention of Women in Security Organs to share experiences; analyse existing challenges and come up with solutions to effectively increase female participation in peace security processes at all levels.}<\/p>\n
The Premier made the remarks yesterday, while officiating the two-day convention in Kigali that drew over 250 delegates from 37 African Countries that are signatory to the Kigali International Conference Declaration.<\/p>\n
The convention that is taking place in the context of Kigali International Conference Declaration (KICD) on ending violence against women and girls is held under the theme; \u201cWomen\u2019s impact in security: rethinking strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n
PM Murekezi noted that the convention should combine their energy to find synergies to collectively increase efforts to end violence against women and girls adding that it\u2019s golden opportunity to deeply reflect on significant role of women in security organs.<\/p>\n
\u201cTake stock of past programmed activities and their impact, identify bottlenecks and then refocus on outstanding issues as they seek to shape a forward looking strategy for bigger impact and achievements,\u201d the Premier said.<\/p>\n
The conference is a realisation of the 5th KICD General Assembly held in Algiers-Algeria in March this year.<\/p>\n
It coincides with the \u201c16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence\u201d, and it is expected to form part of that campaign and provide much needed momentum to the struggle against GBV.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us all together, rethink of our contribution to find innovative ways to bring this change and implement strategies that aim to involve women and their effective participation in peace efforts for the maintenance and promotion of sustainable peace and security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Speaking about Rwanda\u2019s experience, the Premier said that, the country is very committed to the fight against GBV and has invested in strong and capable institutions able to work together to provide a comprehensive package of support to the victims whilst being strategic to have effective prevention.<\/p>\n
One UN Residence Coordinator, Lamin M. Manneh attributed Rwanda\u2019s success in fighting GBV and child abuse to President Paul Kagame\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
He noted that the Rwanda exhibits collective commitment in ending GBV and Child abuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe convention is a noble cause and indeed, women in security organs understands well effects of GBV and can play a lead role in responding to it. This is a global call for action and to put efforts together in pressing the world the right context we want,\u201d said Manneh.<\/p>\n
He further recognised that the choices of Rwanda hosting the meeting offers a great opportunity for delegates to learn from her commendable model of fighting GBV.<\/p>\n
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Emmanuel K. Gasana noted that the convection is yet another milestone registered by the African security organs and partners.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur joint effort is key in fighting this scourge across the continent, the perpetrators must be brought to book and the survivors reinstated,\u201d IGP Gasana said.<\/p>\n
He also took stock of what has been achieved by KICD since its establishment six years ago<\/p>\n
\u201cVarious working policy documents were developed, several joint exercise plays in prevention and response to Sexual and GBV were conducted and Training manuals were developed.\u201d<\/p>\n
With regards to the convention, the Police Chief expressed hope that delegates would come up with concrete resolutions to both operationalize the center and strategically position the security organs to deal with SGBV cases.<\/p>\n
Commissioner of Police (CP) Kheira Messaoudene from Algeria who represented the KICD Chairperson, spoke at length about Africa\u2019s experience with regard to GBV and child abuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am hopeful that by early next year, AfriPol will becomes operational, it will define the most appropriate way of realising the recommendations from this meeting\u2026the most important thing is that youth, who are much concerned with this issue, are on board in this fight,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Afripol is a continental police body that brings together varied police organisation.<\/p>\n
The convention saw delegates holding in-depth debates on the best strategies in ending the scourge of GBV and child abuse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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