« Violent extremism, radicalism and terrorism have
considerably expanded their borders over the years and have taken on various dimensions that
have serious implications for human security, especially for women and girls, » she said.
Ms. Jagne, therefore, called for innovative ways to protect women and girls from all
forms of violence, to facilitate their active participation in peace and security processes and also to place women and youth at the heart of the development process.
The Secretary-General of the Manu River Union, Ms. Medina Wesseh, underlined the importance to deepen MRU’s partnership with the United Nations system, most especially UNDP, as well as with ECOWAS to improve the socio-economic conditions of women at border
communities to build and secure peace in our sub region”.
The Regional Director of UN Women, Ms. Oulimata Sarr, gave an update on women’s involvement in peace processes and the engagement of UN Women.
« We join the women participating in this open day to call on the senior representatives of UNOWAS and ECOWAS to continue to be « HeForShe » and to be women’s emissaries to the Heads of State and Government of the region for the improvement of their economic and social status, their level of
representation in decision-making spheres and the eradication of the violence and discrimination they continue to suffer ».
Echoing the various interventions of the participants, the Special Representative reiterated UNOWAS continued engagement to work hand in hand with regional partners to advance women, youth and girls rights, and enhance their participation in decision
making processes.
The open day established since 2010 by UNOWAS, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the G5 Sahel, the Mano River Union (MRU), peace missions, UN Women and other UN entities in the region, to create a platform for women and young
leaders to share with senior officials of the UN and regional organizations their experiences, concerns and priorities in the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions on women, peace and security.
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