The Global Network of Women Peace builders (G.N.W.P) held a day workshop on the localization of women, peace and security (WPS) resolutions and the gender equality and women empowerment Act (G.E.W.E) at the Send Foundation hall in Kailahun.
The workshop featured local government authorities, civil society, local leaders, youth groups, persons with disabilities, and the security sector with the aim of discussing on how to strengthen the capacity of local stakeholders and civil society organizations in the critical role they play in advancing gender equality, human rights, and sustainable peace and security at the local level.
Madam Millicent Kamara who happened to be one of the lead facilitator outlined the objective of the workshop stating that it aims to enhance the understanding of women peace and security (W.P.S) resolutions, the gender equality and women empowerment (G.E.W.E) Act and the Sierra Leone N.A.P, through discussions in all the 16 districts and identify correct actions to implement them.
Kamara went on to state that there should be a promotion of systematic coordination and greater cross-sectoral cooperation among local government authorities, civil society, local leaders, entities and multilateral institutions in implementing the W.P.S resolutions and the G.E.W.E Act.
Participants brought out their concerns on how woman are marginalized in various societies especially when it comes to leadership. Persons with disabilities identified series of demeaning definitions given to them. As they choosed to be called physically challenged and not disabled because they are capable of doing many things that can help society move forward.
In a concluding statement, the chief facilitator at the Send Foundation hall assured all participants that their concerns have been noted and would be taken to the appropriate authorities for redress and action.