WIIS Nigeria will advance women in security says Official
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Kabilun Africa Think Tank (KATT) and Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), say it has established Women In International Security (WIIS) Nigeria, to advance women in security.
This is contained in a statement on Monday in Kaduna by Mr Uche Egbe, the Communications Manager of EWEI and made available to newsmen.
Egbe noted that WIIS Nigeria which was established in April, would operate under the leadership of Safiya Garba, who also serves as KATT Convener and Founder of EWEI.
He said the aim was to elevate women’s roles in international peace and security across Nigeria and the African continent.
He said that WIIS would also serve as a platform for collaborative, gender-focused initiative addressing global peace and security challenges from a uniquely African perspective.
The communications manager said that WIIS Global had promoted an inclusive approach to women, peace, and security for 35 years.
He said that WIIS Global’s network spanned nearly 50 countries with 15,000 members committed to closing the gender equality gap worldwide, adding that WIIS Nigeria would contribute to the mission.
“WIIS Global welcomes WIIS Nigeria; eager to amplify and learn from the new affiliate’s contributions, fostering new perspectives and insights.
“The partnership will enhance women’s roles in international security, driving meaningful change in the security sector and promoting progressive policies,” he said.
Egbe said the inauguration of WIIS marked a significant milestone in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa.
He expressed optimism that WIIS Nigeria’s work would have a lasting impact on the continent.
“With WIIS Nigeria on board, the global network will continue to support women’s leadership in peace and security, thereby promoting a more inclusive and equitable world,” he said.
Supreme news reports that KATT was established in 2022 to address leadership inefficiencies and support purposeful leadership for sustainable development within the UN SDG, 2030 and AU Agenda 2063 frameworks.
It aims to harness the intellectual capability of Africans and those of African descent for innovative solutions that could influence policy and governance.
EWEI on the other hand was founded in 2008 with a mission to empower girls and women through multi-sectoral interventions, including Capacity Building, Information Dissemination, Advocacy, and Cross-Cutting Community Service Projects.
“EWEI’s vision is empowerment through enlightenment, with plans to reach over 4.5 million people through onsite and online activities by the end of 2023,” Egbe said.
