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Background

Conflict and instability continue to disproportionately affect women and girls in Northern for over 2 decades. Traditional peacebuilding methods often overlook the unique perspectives and contributions women bring to mediation processes. The digital age offers innovative pathways to include these voices, making peacebuilding more inclusive and effective. The SCALE_Mediation Project, a collaborative initiative by CLEEN and UN Women, aims to foster digital peacebuilding with a gender-sensitive lens through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) portal.

This online presence seeks to empower women and engage communities in peace processes by leveraging technology for mediation and conflict resolution.

4 Pillars of the WPS Agenda

The programme’s specific objectives are: Increase women’s effective participation in peace and security processes, peace negotiations, conflict prevention and resolution, and improve public perception of the role of women in peace and security at all levels. The Programme target states are Bauchi, Benue and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

Participation

Ensure women have equal participation in decision-making.

Prevention

Prevent conflict and violence against women and girls

Protection

Protect women and girls from violence and promote their rights

Relief and recovery

Meet women's specific needs and strengthen their capacity to help in relief and recovery efforts

Get Involved

drafting the saps for our partner states

Currently, SAPs exist in 14 states of Nigeria. Moreover, the NAP reinforced adoption of gender laws and other policies, including the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill (GEOB) and VAPP Act.

download the state action plans