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Day 1 of the #MwanamkeImara Women Intra-Learning Exchange in Kwale County brought together women from Security & Justice institutions and community leaders to reflect on the evolving role of women in PCVE. Through interactive discussions on the PCVE landscape, intersectionality, and women as strategic actors in peacebuilding, one message stood out clearly, women are not just victims of insecurity; they are powerful agents of prevention and change. @CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @Kenyajudiciary @ODPP_KE @AUC_PAPS @PeaceCorps @IPSS_Addis @UN_OCT @NPSOfficial_KE @NPSC_KE @actionlife_Ke @IGADsecretariat @EUinKenya @SwedeninKE @NLinKenya @NorwayInKenya @UNODC @NCIC_Kenya #CanadainKenya #Canada #WomenInPCVE #WomenPeaceSecurity #CommunityResilience #IWD

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Applications are now open for the Digital Action Lab – Cohort 3. We are looking for civil society organisations working to strengthen democracy and civic space in challenging contexts through digital innovation. Apply by 30 April at: web.civicus.org/DAL-Cohort3

I’m excited to have the opportunity to join the World Bank Group Youth Summit virtually from Kenya this June 11–12. @WorldBankGroup @WorldBankAfrica

Establishment of the Security & Community Policing Working Group CDA - Kilifi 26 March 2026 @NCTC_Kenya convened a meeting of the Kilifi CAP Working Group on Security and Community Policing. This engagement is part of a series under the Kenya–@EUinKenya partnership supporting the implementation of the NSPCVE 2025–2030. The meeting institutionalized: Joint problem-solving approaches, Early warning and response systems; and Accountability mechanisms between police and the community All efforts are geared towards preventing, detecting, deterring, and disrupting radicalization and violent extremism. #NSPCVE #TuweTayariKuilinda #StayVigilant @CSMechanism @KilifiCountyGov

Young Africans will shape the future of the world’s workforce. The 2026 Africa Youth Employment Outlook analyzes the trends influencing their labour-market participation and aims to inspire investments in education and skills to meet future demands. Read it here: ow.ly/H2UH50YzZ84

We are looking for a Dynamic Feminist & Women’s Rights Advocate! Join Our Board of Directors today. Follow this link for more details: bit.ly/4bRBUBC

The Kenya Copyright Board reminds all stakeholders, copyright owners, users, and members of the public to submit their comments on the Proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026. 📷 Deadline: 31st March 2026 📷 feedback@copyright.go.ke 📷 Access Bill bit.ly/4aZJPh5

📢Call for Abstracts!! Are you a researcher or practitioner passionate about peace, resilience and Africa’s transformation? This call is for you! Submit your abstract of 200-300 words for the 4th COMESA–IRSK Annual Conference, happening 11–13 Nov 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪. The Conference is anchored on the theme "Harnessing Africa’s Continental and Regional Institutions for Peace, Resilience and Transformation amid a Fragmenting Global Order." ⏰ Deadline: 1 May 2026 📧 Send to: conference@irskenya.or.ke

Mombasa: 16-18 March 2026. Mothers and spouses affected by violent extremism gathered for a resilience and peacebuilding training facilitated by @NCTC_Kenya. Through honest conversations on stigma, discrimination and the challenges of reintegration, participants explored their inner strength and the qualities needed to become peace ambassadors, that is organizers, advisors, negotiators and advocates within their communities. They described resilience in their own words: kujielewa, kujitambua, kujijenga na kujituma. And in one powerful message, they affirmed: brave voices change the world, and they are ready to be those voices. #SecureKe #NSPCVE #TuweTayariKuilinda @theGCERF @IGAD_CEPCVE @tendasasa

🎙️Youths as Peace Champions: Building peaceful & resilient communities. 👉Training youths🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ in conflict sensitivity & sustainable natural resource management to prevent & manage cross border conflicts under @EUinKenya funded #PLACE programme. 🎤 shorturl.at/i6jRY

Inua Damsite CBO is turning surplus produce into opportunity in Nyandarua. As a finalist in the 1st cohort of the Young #EnvironmentalistInnovationChallenge (YEIC), they have built a 15-year plan & acquired new processing equipment. Learn more here 👉: inuacbo.africa

When the rule of law weakens, women and girls are the first to lose protection, and the last to see justice. #ForAllWomenAndGirls, join us to call for laws that protect—not harm—half the world’s population. 🔗 Learn more: unwo.men/Yrr450Ywtq6 #IWD2026

The Africa Urban Forum is a flagship initiative of the African Union, born from the 2022 Cairo Declaration to drive coordinated, biannual dialogue on urban development across the continent. The Africa Urban Forum brings together leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to shape sustainable cities through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. From Cairo 2022 to Ethiopia 2024, Africa is building momentum. The inaugural forum reaffirmed that urbanisation is irreversible and must be harnessed for transformation. The AUF Declaration adopted in Addis Ababa calls for: ✔️Inclusive urban policies ✔️Climate resilience ✔️Innovative financing ✔️Regional cooperation under Agenda 2063 Africa is shaping its own urban future. Delegates register to attend #AUF2 at auf.go.ke For media accreditation: accreditation.au.int/en/form/auf2 @housingurbanKE @UNHabitat

Through our partnership with @Africa_Oxford, Scholars gain the skills they need to thrive as transformative leaders. Read Mantate Mlotshwa’s inspiring story and other stories from Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumni at Oxford University. ow.ly/APQ250XINhi

🔊 We are hiring! Here is an opportunity to join #IamAPHRC. APHRC is recruiting a Head of International Programs to oversee the implementation of the Center’s partnership model and internationalization strategy. 📍 Nairobi, Kenya 🗓️ Apply by April 3, 2026 🔗 See more details here: buff.ly/LX1NGks #WeAreAfrica @CARTAfrica @Countdown2030 @Zero_Hunger_Ke @amveyange @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @DorcasOdhiambo @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @njerimbuthia @Chris_Maero @dia_diama @ChristineGer22 @MangwanaVJ @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1 @Liz_Kimani @FlorahKarimi @cwkabiru @agnes_kiragga

The Centre recently participated in the #LeadersTalkAfrica webinar organised by @civicadvisory, contributing to the discussion on “Deconstructing Terrorist Propaganda.” A key insight was that terrorists narratives thrive on emotional vulnerability & identity gaps. Countering them requires proactive, human-centered strategies as it’s not just messaging, but a contest over meaning & belonging. Strategic communication remains critical to disrupt this cycle. #IGAD #PCVE #StratComms

✨ New week, new priorities….but where does online safety for women and girls fall? The reality is #DigitalVAWG continues to silence, exclude, and harm. This week, take a step towards change. Join @acfode X Space conversation under the @GlobalSpotlight Initiative to be part of a critical dialogue on ending online violence against women and girls. EVENT DETAILS: 📅 26 March 2026 ⏰ 3:00 – 4:30 PM (EAT) 📍 Live on X this link: x.com/i/spaces/1dGYl… #EndDigitalVAWG #EndTFGBV #SafeDigitalSpaces #AccelerateAction #WomensMonth #IWD2026 ----------------------------- @Acts101U @MurungiSanyu @Rights4Her1 @EASizeYange @HarrietKar80868 @UNDPUganda

Call for Public Comments 📢 Have you shared your comments on the Proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026? This is a reminder to submit your views on the Proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026. 🗓 Deadline: 31st March 2026.

In Mkomani Ward, Lamu VTC, we witnessed the power of doing things differently — turning dialogue into action, and engagement into impact. By bringing together security actors, community members, and young people in one shared space, we broke barriers that often limit trust and cooperation. Through football matches, theater performances, creative skits, and energetic youth dances, we created an environment where conversations on security were not intimidating, but inclusive, relatable, and honest. This approach highlighted a critical truth: peace and security cannot exist without trust. When security actors and the community coexist, understand each other, and build relationships, it becomes easier to share information, address emerging threats early, and prevent violence before it escalates. Communities feel safer speaking up, and security actors are better equipped to respond effectively because they are informed, connected, and trusted. At a time when cases of youth engaging in violence — including the worrying trend of using pangas against each other — are on the rise, this dialogue offered a powerful alternative. It showed that when young people are engaged through sports, arts, and talent, they are less likely to be drawn into crime or conflict, and more likely to become ambassadors of peace. We also had open conversations on radicalization and violent extremism, unpacking both the push and pull factors. From small crimes and social vulnerabilities to lack of opportunities and belonging, we explored how these factors can make youth susceptible to extremist groups — and more importantly, how early intervention through community collaboration can stop this pathway. This dialogue reaffirmed that sports, arts, and open engagement are not just entertainment — they are tools for transformation. They create safe spaces for expression, nurture talent, and redirect energy toward positive change. Most importantly, it reminded us that security is a shared responsibility. When communities and security actors walk together, listen to each other, and act together, we build stronger, safer, and more resilient societies. Let us continue creating platforms that unite, empower, and inspire — because when trust is built, information flows, and when information flows, peace is sustained. #PeaceAndSecurity #sportsdialogue This is being implemented by @actionlife_Ke in partnership with @tendasasa Supported by @theGCERF @SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @Kenyajudiciary @ODPP_KE @AUC_PAPS @PeaceCorps @IPSS_Addis @UN_OCT @NPSOfficial_KE @NPSC_KE @YOWPSUD_ @IGADsecretariat @EUinKenya @SwedeninKE @NLinKenya @NorwayInKenya @NCIC_Kenya @AU_WGYD @UN_Women @UNFPAKen @unfoundation @UN_OCT @CTP_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @Mwarpkenya

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