Empowering Women in Garoua through PBF GYPI DDR Gender Project
What were the workshops about?
- The RIBADOU hotel hosted workshops for the PBF GYPI DDR Gender Project
- Titled “Women for Inclusive Reintegration in Cameroon”
- Aimed to engage Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Women’s Organizations (WOs)
What was the main objective of the workshops?
- Strengthening the engagement of CSOs and WOs in the national DDR process
- Supporting the National Committee for DDR in collaboration with civil society
Garoua, July 22 to 26, 2024 – The RIBADOU hotel in Garoua, Cameroon, recently hosted a series of significant workshops as part of the PBF GYPI DDR Gender Project. The workshops, titled “Women for Inclusive Reintegration in Cameroon,” aimed to empower women and promote gender inclusivity in the national Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) process. The main focus was on engaging Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Women’s Organizations (WOs) to play a more active role in supporting the DDR initiatives in the country.
The workshops were instrumental in strengthening the collaboration between the National Committee for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (CNDDR) and civil society groups. By involving various stakeholders, including women’s organizations, the workshops aimed to create a more inclusive and diverse approach to DDR activities in Cameroon.
This initiative marked a crucial step towards promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region. By enhancing the participation of women in DDR processes, the project is expected to have a lasting impact on the reintegration of former combatants into society.
Key Takeaways
- Workshops aimed to empower women in DDR processes
- Focused on engaging CSOs and WOs for a more inclusive approach
- Enhanced collaboration between CNDDR and civil society
- Promoted gender equality and women’s empowerment
Source: www.iom.int