Women’s proven role in conflict resolution makes the unique position of First Ladies even more vital as agents for resolving conflicts in Africa.
“Men fabricate wars, women fabricate peace. Women must therefore be included in peace making, peace building, conflict resolution, and reconstruction efforts.” African Development Bank President told guests at the inauguration of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) state-of-the-art headquarters in Abuja heard on Tuesday.
“There can be no development without peace and security,” said Dr Adesina in a speech delivered on his behalf by the African Development Bank’s Director General for Nigeria, Lamin Barrow.
Nigeria’s first lady and outgoing chair of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (https://apo-opa.info/3MkXR0s), Aisha Buhari, emphasised the significance of women’s role in conflict resolution.
“As women leaders and mothers, our role in peace and security is to continue to say no to the culture and structures of violence that design people accept and unleash violence on innocent victims, the majority of whom are women and children,” she said.
She told the gathering that the African First Ladies Peace Mission has received the endorsement and support of partners led by the African Union. AFLPM has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the African Union to cooperate on peacebuilding, Buhari said.
The African Development Bank has partnered with the African Union to develop security-indexed investment bonds to encourage mobilise funding to address the root causes of political instability, protect businesses and livelihoods, and rebuild infrastructure in conflict-affected areas.
The bank is also providing support to vulnerable and internally displaced women living in refugee camps in the Sahel region.
“Nothing works without peace and security,” Adesina said, adding his voice to the African Union’s call to ‘silence the guns.’ “Many parts of Africa face major security challenges from conflict and war. Today, 85% of Africans live in or near a country in conflict.”
Women and children are disproportionately affected by wars, he said, adding that sexual violence, abductions, forced conscription and trafficking in women must terminate.
“Women’s voices must never be silenced,” Adesina added.
The Bank chief described African first ladies as critical to the efforts of African leaders and the African Union to ensure a peaceful and secure Africa by 2063.
“Your focus on addressing violence, promoting the role of women, fostering a culture of peace, and reducing conflict, are truly commendable,” Adesina said. “The African Development Bank stands ready to support your efforts and we survey forward to a strong partnership with your organisation.”
He also stressed the importance of a collective responsibility to unite in order to resolve conflicts, crash cycles of violence and address fragility.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
Crumb Cake
There was a postman who is always happy. in the other side there is harry who would just stares at the happy postman everyday and asks himself \”What\’s the secret of this man\”.
One day Harry decided to stop the postman and ask him why he\’s always smiling and happy, what he did.
the postman answered:\”Whenever I\’m handing a mail to a women I kisses her and I get more than just a kiss sometimes.\”
Harry liked the idea and went to a poste office and proposed for the job then he got it . In his first delivery Harry was so excited try the kissing thing out, and as he thought, there was a hot women in front of the first door, he went directly towared her and pasted her a kiss staight in the lips, in the middle of that her husband suddenly appeared in front him and asked:\”WTF ARE YOU DOING.\”
\”I\’m just delivering a \’kiss\’ was sent from China\” Harry answered in a sporadic tone.
\”Very nice, you came on time, I want to send a \’Fuck\’ with you to South Africa\” the husband responded while draging Harry into the house.
The Flying Mouse
Zimbabwe: You have two cows. They both vote for Mugabe.