USAID, in partnership with the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), recently conducted a capacity-building workshop focusing on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda. The event was held from October 2 to October 4, 2024, aiming to enhance strategies for integrating gender considerations into peace and security efforts.
The workshop gathered approximately 30 participants, including CCDG staff and representatives from various organizations such as the ECOWAS National Office in Senegal (BNC), the Peace and Security Network for Women in the ECOWAS Area (REPSFECO), the Consortium for Economic and Social Research (CRES), and the Association des Juristes Sénégalaises (AJS). The primary goal was to strengthen their ability to apply the WPS agenda effectively within their respective frameworks.
During the opening ceremony, the Director of CCDG delivered a welcome address. She expressed hope that this training would be extended across all ECOWAS divisions to ensure comprehensive understanding and implementation of gender-focused strategies. She emphasized “the importance of specific training on integrating the gender, peace and security dimension into the fight against cross-border economic crime in West Africa.”
