Project Description:

The project seeks to address the need for the active participation of women in decision-making process on issues of peace and security; as well as to ensure an enabling environment by curbing sexual violence in a bid to consolidate sustainable peace in Sierra Leone.

Outcome:

Increased participation and representation of women in decision making processes on peace and security issues.

Key Activities

• Rebuilding and strengthening women’s network at all levels to create a referral system to follow up on violence against women in decision making and to strengthen initiatives through dialogue on early warning and conflict prevention and security.
• Enhance capacity of female councilors (CWCs) in processes and policies that promote women’s participation in decision making
• Equipping the office of the female councilors.
• An information exchange visit or learning of best practices to Ghana for 8 people- MPs and Councilors
• Development of policy and implementation plan for the 30% quota for women in decision making positions at national and community levels
• Conduct TOT on gender equality, gender mainstreaming concepts and gender analysis techniques and reproductive health rights for decision makers, opinion leaders, policy implementers, tribal authorities at national and local levels.
• Review of the gender strategy for Security Service Institutions (SSI)- Sierra Leone Army, Police, prisons, and fire force to enhance recruitment and promotion of women in decision making.

Procurement:

Provide Equipment for female prison wards;

Equipping offices of female councilors