Nejat Mehdi

Good Morning from Helsinki, Finland! We’re here with @AbilisF, @FCA_global, and @peacemakersnetw to being a crucial conversation on the responsibility of the international community on advancing the role of persons with disabilities in peacebuilding.

Catch up on previous regional P/CVE engagements. Explore our Q4 2025 Newsletter for highlights of regional trainings, partnerships, dialogue initiatives, and capacity-building efforts, plus analysis of violent extremist attacks and emerging trends across the IGAD region in last quarter of 2025. View it here: mcusercontent.com/b85a66874f472d… #IGAD #PCVE

Stay updated on regional efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism. Explore our Q1 2026 Newsletter for insights on stakeholder engagements, regional initiatives, a concise analysis of violent extremist attacks during the quarter, and emerging trends across the IGAD region. View it here: mcusercontent.com/b85a66874f472d… #IGAD #PCVE

📢 We’re Hiring: Regional Project Coordinator at IGAD! IGAD is seeking a skilled and proactive Regional Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of the BREFONS / BREFOL programmes in the Horn of Africa. 🌍 Do you have a passion for resilience building, food security, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods? This is your opportunity to contribute to IGAD’s efforts in strengthening the resilience of agro-pastoral and pastoral communities across the region. Key Responsibilities: ✅ Oversee and coordinate all BREFONS and BREFOL project activities across participating Member States ✅ Lead planning, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, and budget execution processes ✅ Strengthen partnerships with governments, development partners, and regional stakeholders ✅ Ensure results-based project management and reporting in line with IGAD and AfDB procedures 📍 Location: Djibouti 📅 Deadline: 8 May 2026 📩 How to Apply: Send your application to recruitment@igad.int with the subject “IGAD–RPC–2026” 🔗 Ready to join our team and make a difference? Apply now! igad.int/careers/ 📢 IGAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified female candidates to apply! #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

Honored to welcome delegates from 🇩🇯🇪🇹🇰🇪🇸🇸🇸🇴🇺🇬 to the 2nd Community of Practice workshop. Participants from counterterrorism & early warning institutions, CSOs, FBOs, media, and P/CVE practitioners will explore innovative ways to advance alternative narratives & early warning responses in the digital age towards promoting a whole-of-society approach. #Brace4Peace #CoP4PCVE

Happening Now! 🔈Farida Abdulbasit, Program Coordinator for Peaceful, Just & Inclusive Communities, kicks us off as we move to launch the Interfaith National Hub on Family Health and Wellbeing. This platform marks a new era of inclusive, community-responsive health collaboration in Kenya. 🤝✨ #InterfaithForHealth #FaithInAction

"To the women of this region: your voice and agency are powerful tools for peace & therefore let us harness this power to facilitate peace processes & break cycles of violence as we continue to stand with #Sudan as women of the IGAD region." #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

"Honored to be part of amazing women from different countries, different backgrounds, different stories & shared purpose. The training helped me understand how good communication can fight harmful ideas & support peace in our communities." #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

"Women are supposed to be engaged in peacebuilding and therefore engaging them to discuss issues that are affecting the communities really help them to counter issues related to violent extremism in the region." #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

#Womens month showed us the power of women’s leadership. Thanks to @IGAD_CEPCVE, women are not just at the table they are shaping the regions path to peace,inclusion, and prosperity. This is the Africa we are building together! #Women4PCVE #Women4Peace @KuiNjiiri @Mohamedbilkent

As we mark the last day of #WomensMonth 2026, we celebrate the powerful voices of women across the IGAD region courageously leading peacebuilding, including preventing violent extremism. Watch their testimonials at: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

"I thank IGAD for the great opportunity for the youth to sit at the table to discuss issues that not only affect our countries but also regional issues... to the youth, there's a voice, so there's something we can definitely contribute." #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

Kudos to @IGAD_CEPCVE Department for empowering women and ensuring their voices lead the way! When women sit at the table to co‑create and shape narratives on PCVE,peacebuilding, &peacekeeping, Africa becomes more peaceful, inclusive & truly for all! @KuiNjiiri @Mohamedbilkent

IGAD Calls for Dialogue and Restraint in Somalia Read more: igad.int/igad-calls-for…

The psychological impact of violent extremism lasts far beyond the moment of attack. Women from #Somalia🇸🇴 recount the 2017 Zoobe bombing in Mogadishu, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history that left hundreds dead, thousands injured, and businesses destroyed. Reliving the history, they warn young people about extremists' false promises and call for vigilance. #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 The @IGADLeadership Alumni Network today convened a regional webinar to deliberate on the ways that youth platforms can contribute to peace and security efforts in the IGAD region. The event brought together youth from across the region and beyond, who shared experiences and practical insights on strengthening youth-led peace initiatives. In his address, ILA Director @DrKinyanjui commended the youth for increasingly demonstrating leadership and readiness to seek solutions to issues facing the continent. Mr Moges Ali from the IGAD Peace and Security Division emphasised the need for the youth to strategically organise themselves to ensure their initiatives make meaningful impact. Other panellists, including Ms Wanjiku Kamau of @iphrdafrica and Safia Mohamed of Somalia Justice and Development Initiative, urged meaningful youth inclusion in governance and peace efforts. Alumni initiatives not only amplify ILA’s post-training engagement but also reflect the growing impact of the Academy’s mission to empower youth to contribute meaningfully to leadership, peacebuilding, and governance. #Youth4Peace #LeadershipMatters

Violent extremists often misuse religious & cultural narratives to spread hate, discrimination, & division. Watch a powerful counter/alternative message designed by a vibrant group of women from 🇪🇹 highlighting why including women & youth in decision-making on peace/PCVE, is essential for empowering communities to challenge harmful narratives & strengthen resilience. #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE #IGAD #Ethiopia

Did you know that elections can create opportunities for extremist groups to exploit instability? Women from 🇰🇪 send a powerful message to the youth: "Don't be exploited to fuel violence." Preventing VE starts with protecting youth from manipulation, strengthening community awareness, and promoting peaceful civic participation. #WomensMonth #Women4Peace #Women4PCVE #IGAD #Youth #Kenya