By Yop Pam
Mainstreaming gender and social inclusion into Early Warning-Early Response framework is imperative towards strengthening inclusive peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts in Nigeria.
The Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, IPCR, Dr. JOSEPH OCHOGWU gave the assertion at a two-day engagement held in Jos with a special focus on Persons Living with Disabilities.
The Early Warning-Early Response framework, was aimed at equipping stakeholders with practical tools towards achieving actionable outcomes, inclusive policies, and more effective interventions for early warning and response in conflict situations.
The Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, IPCR, Dr. JOSEPH OCHOGWU who was represented by the Liaison Officer North Central of the Institute, Mr. PANLE DADUR said sustainable peace cannot be achieved when key segments of society are excluded from early warning and response processes.
In a presentation, Dr. CHAMANG MANG pointed out that response to conflicts in Nigeria varies hence the training to strengthen capacity of vulnerable groups in the society.
He emphasized need for proper coordination on conflicts signals for timely prevention of crises.
A facilitator, Mr. CHIDOZIE ACHOLONU called for inclusion of marginalized groups such as women and people with disabilities in decision making processes.
SOME participants at the event Mrs. ADEBISI DANIELS and SALISU HASSAN said they have gained knowledge on conflict indicators and the way forward
The two days’ training program brought together people with disability, women, representatives of security agencies and civil society organisations.
Edited by Karen Keyen
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