Directory of Institutions Working for Peace and Security In

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PREFACE ...... 4 ECOWAS ...... 5 MANO RIVER UNION ...... 6 UNOWA ...... 7 CADHP ...... 8 OHCHR / WARO ...... 9 UNODC ...... 10 OCHA ...... 11 WFP/PAM ...... 12 3 UNICEF / WCARO ...... 13 UNDP ...... 14 IOM ...... 15 UNHCR ...... 16 UNWOMEN ...... 17 UNFPA ...... 18 FAO ...... 19 BENIN ...... 20 BURKINA FASO ...... 22 CAP VERT ...... 23 CÔTE D’IVOIRE ...... 24 GAMBIA ...... 30 GHANA ...... 31 GUINEA ...... 38 GUINEA - BISSAU ...... 42 LIBERIA ...... 43 MALI ...... 46 MAURITANIA ...... 49 NIGER ...... 51 NIGERIA ...... 52 SENEGAL ...... 57 SIERRA LEONE ...... 82 TOGO ...... 84 Lot 14-Ouest Almadies, Dakar, Sénégal DCAF ...... 86 P.O.Box : 23857 Dakar-Ponty Tel:+221 33 869 85 85/Fax: +221 33 820 46 38 Working Group ...... 87

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • Preface ECOWAS

ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) Complexe Sicap Point E, immeuble C, fter 10 years of existence of 1er étage, P.O.Box : 5802, Dakar-Fann, Sénégal the United Nations Resolutions Tel: +221 33 867 29 36/+221 33 867 46 42 A1325 and 1820 in the West Afri- Fax:+221 33 867 29 37 can region, the results of implementa- [email protected] / [email protected] tion of the resolutions in the West Afri- [email protected] can region leave a lot to be desired. The 4 regional forum on 1325 + 10 organised 5 by UNOWA in September 2010, in colla- Presentation boration with its partners including Afri- can Union (AU), the Economic Commu- Established in 2003, EGDC is an ECOWAS specialized agency entrusted with the nity of West African States (ECOWAS), The present directory is therefore in- mandate of building basic knowledge the Mano River Union (MRU), the Uni- tended to bring together, in an easily capacity, transferring knowledge and ted Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), accessible form, cross sectoral actors, competence, and conducting programs on the United Nations Fund for Women institutions, organisations and agencies gender equality and its mainstreaming in (UNWOMEN), UN-INSTRAW, the Of- that are working, directly or indirectly, to ECOWAS programmes intended for women fice of the United Nations High Com- facilitate sustainable peace and security from private and public sectors. missioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in the West African region. As women the United Nations Development Pro- are at the heart of the implementation gramme (UNDP), United Nations High of the resolutions 1325 and 1820, this Mandat Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), directory has intentionally, privileged Focal Point and the United Nations Children Fund organisations with a gender mandate. 1. Contribute to the attainment of gender (UNICEF) identified several obstacles to It is our hope that through this tool, all Aminata Dibba equity and equality; its effective implementation. In its search Director actors working in the region will find a 2. Ensure gender mainstreaming in all ECO- for solution towards a more effective im- ✆ : +221 33 82503 27 niche in their mandates to network with WAS programmes; plementation, the Forum advocated for gender and human rights focused orga- +221 33 825 03 33 more effective partnership, across insti- nisations to work towards engendered Fax :+221 33 825 03 30 3. Contribute to the abrogation of discrimi- tutions, and across sectors. peace and security in the region. [email protected] natory laws against women; [email protected] On this note, I urge all institutions and 4. Build women and girls’ capacity for Effective partnership development on organizations not listed in this directory [email protected] the issues of women, peace and se- their mainstreaming in decision-making to join in by getting in touch with UNO- bodies; curity in the West African region will go WA’s Human Rights and Gender Sec- beyond listing institutions and organization. Together, we can make women 5. Facilitatethe participation of all stake- tions within the region, and will include count for peace in West Africa. holders in conflict management and friends of West Africa as well as friends resolution, and in peace consolidation of 1325 across the globe. In the area of Saïd Djinnit processes. cross sectoral partnership, stakeholders Under Secretary-General and actors in security sector and judicial Special Representative of the Secreta- sector reforms can no longer be kept on ry-General for West Africa the periphery.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE MANO RIVER UNION UNOWA Union du Fleuve MANO

Mano River Union (MRU) United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) Delco House, 12 Lightfoot Boston Street, Lot 14-Ouest Almadies, Dakar, Sénégal Freetown-Sierra Leone, West Africa, PM Bag 133 P.O.Box : 23857 Dakar-Ponty Tel: +232-22-223834/+232-22-223834 / Fax: +232-22-226883 Tel:+221 33 869 85 85/Fax: +221 33 820 46 38 www.manoriverunion.org

6 7 Presentation Presentation MRU is a sub-regional organisation en- UNOWA was established in Dakar (Senegal) compassing Sierra Leone, Guinea Co- in order to further enhance the contribution nakry, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire. It is of the United Nations priorities in the area of headquartered in Freetown. It aims to peace and security in West Africa. UNOWA create fair conditions for trade liberaliza- has substantive sections and advisors tion, and economic development, and in such fi elds as political affairs, military, to conduct peace building, security, and security sector reform, mediation, public stability policies at the sub-regional level. information, human rights and gender, supported by an administrative and fi nancial unit. UNOWA plays an important role in the Focal Point Focal Points implementation and monitoring of Security Council resolutions in West Africa, including Mandat Ambassador Patrice Vahard the field of human righs and gender. 1. Promote peace and security in Mano El Hadj Thierno H. Diallo Chief, Human rights River Union area; and Gender Section Mandate General secretary Tel :+221 33 869 85 52 [email protected] 1. Implement UNSCR 1325 & 1820 in West 2. Promote women’s development in [email protected] West Africa. Laurence Gérard Africa; Chief of Communica- 2. Coordinate all Women’s rights promotion tion section and protection activities in West Africa; ✆ :+221 33 869 85 60 3. Support efforts by governments, ECO- [email protected] WAS, MRU and West African civil society organisations regarding human rights and gender issues.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • ACHPR OHCHR / WARO

African Commission on Human & Office of the High-Commissioner for Human Rights Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) West Africa Regional Office (OHCHR/WARO) 48, Kairaba Avenue, P.O.Box : 673, Banjul- Gambia HCDH, Immeuble SOUMEX, Tel: +220 4392 962 / Fax: +220 4390 764 1er étage Mamelles/Almadie, P.O.Box : 154 Dakar-Sénégal [email protected],www.achpr.org Tel : +221 33 869 89 78/Fax: +221 33 860 51 48 African Commission on [email protected] Human & Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)

8 9 Presentation Presentation Since its foundation in 1981, the OHCHR/WARO covers all the 15 ECOWAS African Commission on Human & member States. It is entrusted with the Peoples’ Rights has been entrusted mandate of supporting the development of with the mission of seeing to the policies and strategies, and the implemen- promotion of human rights (analyses, tation of capacity building activities of Natio- studies and research on African nal human rights promoting and protecting issues, etc.), to the protection systems, Communityinstitutions (ECOWAS) of human rights in keeping with and United Nations Systems. conditions determined by the African Charter, and to the interpretation of all the provisions on the African Charter Focal Point Focal Point Mandate of Human and Peoples’ Rights. • Support the development of gender meanstreaming policies and strategies Soyeta Maiga Benjamin Hounton within ECOWAS; Mandate Commissioner Programme Specialist ✆ :+221 33 869 89 77 1. Promote and protect women’s • Strengthen the capacity of National ✆ :+220 4392 9621 rights in Africa; Fax: +221 33 860 51 48 human rights promoting and protecting +220 4372 070 Mob:+221 77 819 60 65 systems, Community institutions, and 2. Establish partnership with go- [email protected] United Nations actors. Fax:+220 4390 764 vernments for the development Aminata Kébé of programmes and policies on [email protected] Programme officer women’s rights, and on the ratifi- [email protected] cation of women’s rights-related Tel: +221776121691/ legal instruments. +221338698976 Oumou Touré Gender Affairs Advisor [email protected] Tel: +221 33 869 89 76/ 77 749 44 46

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • UNODC OCHA

United Nations Office for the Coordination of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) UNODC Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Office des Nations Unies Regional Office for West and Central Africa contre la drogue et le crime Regional Office, Sacré Cœur 3 VDN Villa No 9364, Immeuble CSS, 5 rue Carde, P.O.Box : 455, CP, Dakar-Senegal P.O.Box : 16922 Fann, Dakar-Sénégal Tel: +221 33 849 49 19 Fax: + 221 822 13 86 Phone: (221) 33 869 85 00/524 / Fax: (221) 33 869 85 27 [email protected] /www.unodc.org OCHA http://ochaonline.un.org/westafrica

10 Presentation Presentation 11 Through the MDG Fund, the Government The mission of the Office for the Coordination of Spain provided up to 5 million Euros of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is to mobilize to fund a joint UN programme (UNDP, and coordinate effective and principled UNFPA, UNICEF and UNODC) for humanitarian action in partnership with national conflict prevention and social cohesion and international stakeholders during disasters in Mauritania. This programme aims at and emergency situations. improving access to justice at the level of communities with low income and limited access to government services, through Mandate the establishment of alternative dispute 1. Ensure that preparedness and contingency resolution centres (Maisons de justice) and planning processes identify potential protec- the training of female paralegals. Focal Points Focal Point tion and gender-specific issues and that these are addressed in related preparedness pro- Mandate Margarete Molnar Odette Sarr Bolly grammes ; Project Coordinator Gender Programme 2. Ensure incorporation of cross-cutting issues 1. Assist Governments and communities margarete.molnar@ Coordinator such as gender, age, HIV/AIDS in humanita- in implementing gender sensitive pro- unodc.org rian responses and issues in monitoring, re- ✆ grammes to combat drugs and crimes, : +221 33 869 85 45 porting and analysis and ensure security and justice for all; Karim Bagou [email protected] Public Information Officer 3. Support the development of adequate 2. Empower rural women, through their [email protected] training as paralegals; protection strategies, ensuring that attention is ✆ : +221 33 849 49 19/33 paid to such cross-cutting issues as gender, 3. Promote women’s participation in com- age, climate change, HIV and AIDS ; munity-based alternative dispute settling mechanisms; 4. Ensure that OCHA policy on gender equality is fully implemented ; 4. Implement programmes to prevent and combat trafficking in women and smug- 5. Support the Regional Protection Working gling of migrants, and the protection of Group ; victims. 6. Ensure that human rights and gender concerns are mainstreamed in the ECOWARN.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE WFP/ PAM UNICEF / WCARO

United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) United Nations Children Fund West & Central Africa Regional Office for West Africa Regional Office UNICEF /WCARO 10 avenue Pasteur, rue Gallieni, P.O.Box 62 88 Dakar étoile P.O.Box 29720 Dakar /Yoff, Tel: +221 33 849 6500 / FAX: +(221) 842 35 62 Immeuble Maimouna III-Route de la Pointe des Almadies Email: [email protected] en face l’Hotel Meridien Président Dakar- Sénégal - Tel : +221 33 8695858 /62 PAM www.unicef.org/wcar - Dakar, Senegal

12 Presentation Focal Point Mandate 13 WFP is the world largest humanitarian agency fighting aigainst hunger in 1. Promote and advocate for children’s rights; Lia Pozzi, 80 countries throughout the world. 2. Ensure the application of children’s in ac- EPR Officer Created in 1962, WFP has been cordance with international ethics and stan- striving to fulfi ll its vision according to dards; which every man, woman and child should have access, at any time, to 3. Coordinate SG Resolution 1612 monitoring food needed for an active and healthy and reporting in 4 countries (DRC, CAR, life. WFP, which is headquartered in 3. Reduce the burden on, and im- Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau); Rome, invested 30 billion dollars and prove the safety of, women and used more than 47 billion tone of food girls in camps. Firewood is often 4. Ensure gender mainstreaming in humanitarian actions to fi ght against hunger around the collected exclusively by women and Focal Points girls, who may walk long distances world, and promote economic and 5. Build capacities on Gender-based violence outside the camps with heavy loads social development. And it provides related ASC guidelines in humanitarian and at personal risk. Babara Bentein for assistance in cases of emergency. context. As part of interagency efforts, in Regional Health Coor- camps WFP: dinator 6. Build capacities on Child Protection in Vision du PAM sur le genre: Emergencies (CPiE) i. mobilizes resources to provide fuel- [email protected] 1. Create an enabling environment in 7. Support for reintegration / social exclusion efficient stoves to the most vulne- Martins Daws WFP for promoting gender equality rable women; prevention programmes focusing on girls (Li- and the empowerment of women Public Information beria, Sierra Leone, and DRC); reflected in policies, programmes ii. Use its food assistance to support Officer and actions that support partner income generating activities for wo- 8. Support governments to review their na- [email protected] countries in addressing food and men and girls; tional legislation, develop and implement nutrition challenges. National Action Plans on sexual violence iii. Support the creation of safe and against women and children. Assist govern- 2. Promote the protection of vulne- private spaces for women and girls; ments develop and implement measures to rable population and work to pre- and end violence against women. vent violence against women, girls iv. Facilitate the formation of women’s and children in its operations. In support groups in camps to enable complex emergencies it will seek to women do the following:

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE UNDP IOM

United Nations Development Programme International Organisation for Migrations West & Central Africa Regional Office West & Central Regional Office (UNDP/ASRO-WCA) Résidence Hôtelière des Mamelles U N 5, Boulevard d’ Est POINT E - P.O.Box 154 - Dakar, Senegal P.O.Box 16838 Dakar-Fann, Senegal Tel : +221 33 869 06 22 Tel: +221 33 869 62 00 / Fax:+221 33 869 62 33 D P Email : [email protected]

14 Presentation 15 UNDP/ASRO–WCA provides policy advice and Presentation technical support to 24 UNDP Country Offices in As a leading international organization for migra- West and Central Africa in order to contribute to tion, IOM acts with its international community capacity building of governments and communi- partners to enhance challenges due to migration ties with a view to accelerating progress towards flow management, to encourage social and eco- the attainment of the Millennium Development nomic development through migration, to uphold Goals (MDGs). UNDP works with governments, human dignity and well-being of migrants. regional institutions, UN and other development partners, including civil society organizations and the private sector to tackle the multi-dimensio- Mandate nal aspect of poverty by addressing its practice areas : democratic governance ; poverty reduc- Focal Points Focal Point 1- Improve the understanding of migration issues tion and MDGs ; environment and energy ; and through studies, research and publications; Crisis prevention and recovery ; gender equality Odette Kabaya 2- Mainstream migrant women’s specific needs and women’s empowerment and cross-cutting Regional Advisor in Geertrui Lanneau in all IOM programmes and policies; issue. Gender Affairs 3- Fight against all forms of abuse and exploita- odette.kabaya@ Regional Gender & tion of migrant women including trafficking in undp.org Migration Expert Mandate persons; ✆ Gita Welch : +221 33 869 62 35 4- Promote the participation of migrant women 1.Technical support and policy advice for Regional Coordinator Fax : +221 33 869 62 33 UNDP Country Offices in the sub-region, in initiatives related to economic and social in the area of human rights, gender and Isabelle Tschan [email protected] development of their country. access to justice; Regional Adviser on Human Rights 2. Strengthen capacities at national, regional and community levels to mainstream gen- ✆ : +221 77 529 12 99 der equality, women’s empowerment and isabelle.tschan@undp. access to justice in government policies org and institutions; 3.Facilitate best practice sharing through regional networking and partnerships.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE UNHCR UNWOMEN

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the United Nations High-Commissioner Empowerment of Women (UNWOMEN) for Refugees (UNHCR) UN Sub-regional Office for West Africa Regional Office for West Africa WOMEN Immeuble Soumex Mamelles, L’Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés Liberté 6, Extension, Lot n°188, Dakar-Senegal P.O.Box 154 Dakar-Senegal • Tel:+221 33 869 99 70 P.O.Box 3125 • Tel : +221 33 867 20 07/08

16 Presentation Presentation 17 UNHR is mandated to lead and coordinate UNWOMEN is the United Nations Entity for international actions to protect refugees Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Wo- and resolve refugee problems throughout men. Since its establishment in 1976, it has the world. Its primary purpose is to been providing financial and technical assis- safeguard the rights and well-being of tance for innovative programmes and strate- refugees. gies intended to foster women’s empowerment and gender equality. UNWOMEN is currently active in more than 100 countries, works towards upholding the living standard of women and girls. Mandate Focal Point Focal Point 1. Provide international protection to Mandate refugees and seek sustainable solutions to their problems; Marie Aimée Mabita Adjaratou Fatou Ndiaye 1. Enhance women’s economic security and Senior Regional Advisor rights; 2. Mainstream age, gender diversity in all Programme Coordinator For Refugee women, UNHCR programmes; 2. End violence against women; Children and Gender ✆ : +221 33 869 99 43 3. Prevent and respond to Gender-Based 3. Reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence among wo- ✆ : +221 33 867 62 07 08 Cell: +221 77 569 94 86 Violence among refugees, asylum see- men and girls; Cell: +221 77 450 69 62 kers, internal displaced persons(IDPs) adjaratou.fatou.ndiaye@ [email protected] unifem.org 4. Enhance gender justice in democratic gover- and returnees. nance within stable and fragile states.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE UNFPA FAO

Sub-regional Emergency Operations and United Nations Funds for Population (UNFPA) Rehabilitation Office for West Africa/Sahel (FAO) Sub- Regional Office for West Africa 15, rue Calmette x rue El Hadji Amadou A. Ndoye Immeuble wollé Ndiaye Route du Méridien P.O.Box 3300, Dakar, Sénégal - Tel : +221 33 889 16 22 Parcelle N 10, zone 3 Almadies P.O.Box 21090 Dakar-Ponty - Dakar Senegal +221 33 859 82 79 / +221 77 263 19 99

18 Presentation Presentation 19 UNFPA is an international development agency The Food and Agriculture Organization of the Uni- working for reproductive health and equal opportu- ted Nations (FAO) mandate is to raise levels of nity for all men, women and children. nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better It has three core areas of work: reproductive health, the lives of rural populations and contribute to the gender equality and population and development growth of the world economy. Through its Emer- strategies; gency Operations and Rehabilitation Division, FAO UNFPA assist govrnments in using demographic helps countries prevent, mitigate, prepare for and data to develop policies and programmes to reduce poverty, prevent unwanted pregnancies, en- respond to emergencies. sure safe deliveries, HIV/AIDS prevention for all, and that women and girls are treated with respect and dignity. Mandate UNFPA – Every person counts. Focal Point Focal Point 1. Reinforce and rebuild the livelihoods and food Mandate security of the most vulnerable people affected Marie Catérina José Luis by slow and/or sudden onset crises through col- 1. Work in partnership with governments, along Ciampi Mbaye FERNANDEZ laboration with national and regional partners; with other United Nations agencies, communi- Technical Specialist, Coordinator 2. Ensure liaison, information exchange and coor- ties, NGOs ; Gender-based Violence dination of FAO emergency activities with huma- ✆ : +221 33 889 16 22 2. Addresses critical factors underlying inequalities nitarian partners; [email protected] and rights violations through its framework on JoseLuis.Fernandez@ 3. Provide analysis on food security from a humani- gender; fao.org tarian perspective in West Africa and Sahel; 3. End gender-based violence in all its forms by 4. Incorporate gender into risk assessments, di- promoting women and girls’ rights and by invol- saster risk profiling and in emergencies and re- ving men and boys as partners in efforts to pro- habilitation projects; mote gender equality and improve reproductive health; 5. Strengthen FAO’s capacity to intervene effectively on emergency, rehabilitation and transition 4. Work in emergencies to prevent pregnancy-rela- in the sub-region. ted deaths, sexual violence and HIV infection.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • BENIN Ministery of Gender and Women’s Affairs UNFPA Department of Gender and Women Promotion / Benin P.O.Box 01 BP : 2802 Cotonou Benin Tel : 229 31 03 38 - Fax : 229 31 64 62 00 229 97 08 95 80

United Nations Funds for Population (UNFPA) Benin / Cotonou Tel: +229 21 31 53 66/21 31 44 13 Fax: +229 21 31 00 74 [email protected]

20 21 Presentation U N Presentation UNDP has been working in Benin since D P In 1972, UNFPA signed a Standing assistance 1962. The legal document governing Agreement and the letter of Approval with United Nations Develop- UNDP operation in Benin is the Standing ment Programme (PNUD) the Republic of Benin. The Host Agreement Agreement signed in January 1977. In Zone résidentielle, Lot n° 111 between UNFPA and Benin was concluded response to the strategy of Benin aiming 01P.O.Box 506 Cotonou-Benin in 2004. The Country Programme Action at emerging economically and achieving Tél : 00(229) 21-30-45 ou 21-30-45 Plan (1/01/2009-31/12/2013) encompasses the MDGs, the UN System in Benin, 3 elements: Population and Development; under the supervision of the UNDP, Health and Rights as regards Reproduction; has kept on assisting the Government Gender Equality and Equity. in its development actions within the framework of its 2009-2013 programme Focal Point Focal Point cycle. This assistance is provided on the basis of a cooperation framework known as Country Programme Action Plan Micheline Boya Bernice Noudegbessi Mandate (CPAP) between UNDP and Benin. Programme officer, Programme Officer, 1. Develop a multi-sectorial National Gen- Gender and HIV/AIDS Gender and Human der Promoting Action Plan; Mandate cross-cutting issues ✆ : +229 96 18 77 62 2. Conduct research on violence against ✆ :+229 21-30-45/46 +229 95 48 58 28 women (in progress); 1. Mainstream gender in national policy [email protected] 3. Campaign, in collaboration with civil Cell : +229 90-92-29/71 and strategy framing; society organisations, for the adoption 2. Support the Government to mains- of specific laws to end violence against tream women in decision-making women; bodies; 4. Enhance institutional capabilities of the Ministry of Family (human services); 3. Support the creation and operationa- lization of a women’s rights promoting 5. Support local Authorities in their socioe- institute. conomic mainstreaming of women and dropout girls.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • BURKINA FASO Ministery of Gender and Women’s Affairs 03 P.O.Box 7038 Boulevard du Faso Ouagadougou Tel : +226 50 30 01 05 / Tel : 226 50 32 47 32/ Fax : 226 50 30 87 92 / 36 09 79 Burkina Faso

22 23 Presentation AFJ/BF AFJ/BF is an organisation of female Association des Femmes Juristes du Burkina Faso lawyers that was established on Novem- ber 14th, 1993, as a secular non pofit- Association des Femmes Juristes du Burkina Faso CAP VERT making scientific and apolitical organisa- Ministery of Labor, AFJ/BF Professional Training and Solidarity tion. It advocates for the promotion of 150 Avenue de l’UEMOA Quartier Secteur 4 Rue Horta-Plateau Praia human rights in general and the rights 01 P.O.Box 473 Ouagadougou 01 Tél : (226) 50 33 53 07/ Tél : +238 260 32 65 / 238 260 07 11 of women and children in particular, and Fax : (226) 50 33 53 07 CAP VERT for ending all forms of discriminations against women.

Focal Point Mandate

1. Assist women to defend their rights SANOU TOURE and social benefits; Fatimata 2. Conduct legal research ; ✆ : (+226)70 26 09 67 3. Train and educate all segments of [email protected] society on women’s rights; 4. Review national and international laws and suggest gender-sensitive amend- ments.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • CÔTE D’IVOIRE UNDP Ministry for Family, Social Welfare and Children Plateau cite administrative - P.O.Box V 200 Abidjan Tel : 225 20 21 55 68/ 225 20 21 33 48/ 225 20 21 76 26 Fax : 225 20 21 44 61

United Nations Development Programme UNDP/Côte d’Ivoire 01 P.O.Box 1747 Abidjan 01-Côte d’Ivoire Plateau Avenue Marchand, Rue Gourgas U N Tél.: (225) 20 31 74 00 • Fax : (225) 20 21 13 67 Email : [email protected] FIFEM D P Site web : [email protected] http://www.ci.undp.org

Forum International des Femmes pour la 24 Paix, l’Egalité et le Développement (FIFEM) 25 Immeuble la Pyramide-Rez de chaussée Abidjan Plateau, Presentation 08 P.O.Box 1078 Abidjan 08 Côte d’ivoire Tél : +225 22 44 42 16 / +225 22 43 13 36 The United Nations presence in Côte d’Ivoire dates back to 1961 when the United Nations Technical Assistance was ope- ned in. The first Resident Representative took office in February 1962. That technical assistance, from 1961 to 1963 consisted of support for the development of the economic development plan of Côte d’Ivoire. The initial framework of cooperation between UNDP and Côte d’Ivoire (1998-2000) hinged on such central issues as promoting sustainable human development by Mandate providing support for national design and management capacity building , fighting against poverty, promoting gender equity, envi- 1. Promote female leadership in civil ronmental protection and good governance, in accordance with societies; Focal Point Focal Points the UNDP mandate and national priorities. 2. Promote the economic status of women in Côte d’Ivoire; Professor N’Dri Ndolamb Ngokwey Mandate 3. Promote African integration within Yoman Thérèse Cooperation Programme 2009 - 2013 The 2009-2013 ECOWAS area; Resident Representative cooperation programme derives from the 5 UNDAF outcomes. Vice President 4. Eliminate gender gaps that are It stands for UNDP’s contribution to the process of national André François discriminatory against women; Cel: +225 05 09 94 17 reconciliation, rehabilitation and socioeconomic recovery during Carvalho the post-conflict in keeping with national development priorities 5. Build women and young girls’ capacity in the context of the MDGs in Côte d’Ivoire. Country Director to participate more effectively in It covers three main areas: decision-making, at all levels; 1. Alleviating poverty in order to contribute to the 6. Promote and protect women’s rights in achievement of MDGs ; Côte d’Ivoire. 2. Governance 3. Crisis Prevention and Recovery Capacity building at the central and local levels is at the core of the programme to be implemented in synergy with the sectoral interventions of UN system agencies outlined in the UNDAF. Moreover, the programme will focus on other cross-cutting issues such as Human Rights and Gender so as to accelerate human development and achieve the MDGs

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • NOPSWECO EFPOD

Network of Peace and Security for Women CHAIRE UNESCO “EAU, FEMMES ET POUVOIR in the ECOWAS region (NOPSWECO) DE DECISIONS” DE COTE D’IVOIRE Temporary Headquaters : Immeuble la PYRAMIDE Avenue Lamblin- Plateau Immeuble Lamblin, 08 P.O.Box 1078 Abidjan 08 • Tél: +225 20 33 52 85 12-13 (Abidjan) - 01 P.O.Box 641 Cidex 3 Tel: (225) 20 21 26 91 Fax: (225) 20 21 66 33 E-mail: [email protected]

26 27 Presentation Presentation NOPSWECO aims to coordinate and Granted to Côte d’Ivoire in 2006, the optimize women’s roles and initiatives UNESCO Chair «Eau, Femmes et Pouvoir in conflict prevention, peacekeeping de Décisions « (EFPOD) is part of the and security enforcement, postconflict international UNITWIN / UNESCO Chairs on rebuilding operations, and human rights water resources, sustainable development promotion, particularly the rights of and peace. women and vulnerable groups, in order UNESCO Chair «EFPOD» intervenes both in to ensure sustainable peace in ECOWAS academia under the supervision of Professor area réée le 14 novembre 1993, l’AFJ/ JOHN BIEM, co-tenure, and at the BF est unes femmes. population level (action research, research Focal Point Focal Point and development) under the leadership of Ms. Yao Kouassi Euphrasie Hortense. Mandate Honorable YAO KOUASSI Porquet Salimata Euphrasie Hortense 1. Conduct prevention, security and Mandate peacekeeping programs in ECOWAS President Founder President and UNESCO Chair «EFPOD « mainly aims to area; co-tenure in charge of ✆ : +225 22 41 19 98 vocational training, de- promote an integrated system of research, 2. Prevent and fight against violence, Cel: +225 07 89 71 95 velopment activities and training, information and documentation on sexual exploitation and abuse against Gender gender, water, strict, natural, technological women; [email protected] and social sciences, in view of implementing 3. Promote and protect women’s rights ✆ : (225) 07 94 40 37 [email protected] of the Millennium Development Goals. within ECOWAS region and build their [email protected] leadership and lobbying capacities; 4. Promote the implemntation of resolutions 1325 and 1820 within ECOWAS area, and assist governments in implementing gender equity and equality programmes; 5. Promote African integration within ECOWAS region.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE Amnesty PREFACE DRC

DANISH REFUGIE COUNCIL (DRC) Regional Office : Amnesty International Abidjan, Cocody, II Plateaux, Vallons Rue des jardins. Lot Côte d’Ivoire branch 2094, Ilot 186. P.O.Box 1777 Abidjan 06 04 P.O.Box 895 Abidjan 04 • Tel: 00 225 22 42 59 18 Regional Sub-Office Monrovia : Cocody II Plateaux Dennis Compound Sekou Toure Ave Mamba Point Monrovia

28 29 Presentation Presentation AI is Global movement with more than 2 million The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is volunteer members who fight for the res- a non-governmental and non-profit- pect of all rights enshrined in the UDHR and making organisation based in Denmark. other international treaties and instruments. It has been present in Southeast Liberia Amnesty International takes action against since 1998 and as of 2006 runs a violations of people’s civil, political economic, regional rehabilitation and recovery social and cultural rights by governments. AI is programme with operations in Southeast independent is not subservient to any govern- Liberia, Southwest Côte d’Ivoire, North ment, political opinion or religious creed. AI is Liberia, West Côte d’Ivoire and Guinée solely concerned with the impartial protection Forestière. of human rights. Focal Point Focal Points

KOUAKOU Yao Paula Nawrocki, Mandate Mandate N’Guessan Nathalie Regional Director 1. Support peace and stabilisation, and 1. Ensure that all human beings live in a better +225 08 55 94 43 Women’s Netowrk protect and promote durable solutions world, and in dignity ; +225 04 01 71 52 Coordinator +231(0)66 00 699 to crisis-affected population in Liberia, 2. Defend, protect and promote human rights Côte d’Ivoire, Guinée and Burkina ✆ : + 225 09 76 77 89 [email protected] through outreach activities and awareness Faso and other West African countries campaigns on human rights ; Anika Krstic, on the basis of humanitarian principles Regional Head, Pro- and fundamental rights. 3. Lobby for the ratification and implementa- gramme and Policy tion of human rights treaties ; +225 06 34 43 95 Immediate strategic objectives: 4. Implement special programmes to end vio- +225 04 01 72 23 2. Livelihood assets, capacities, op- lence against women in peacetime and du- +231(0)6 21 81 22 portunities and resilience among the ring conflicts ; [email protected] crisis-affected population in DRC area of operation are protected and 5. Mainstream gender and diversity in all pro- James Youquoi, strengthened on the basis of their own grammes. Head of Monrovia office resources and capacities; +231(0)6 515 161 [email protected]

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • REPUBLIC OF GHANA Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs - Accra GHANA Fax : 233 212 45918/ 773899 Tél : 233 030 266 95 98 / 233 030 268 81 81 P.O.Box : CT1402 - Email : [email protected]

30 31 WACSI Presentation WEST AFRICA CIVIL SOCIETY WACSI was created by OSIWA (Open West Africa Civil Society Society Initiative for West Africa) and the Institute (WACSI) Soros Foundation Network to enhance the THE GAMBIA Ministry of Gender and Women’s Affairs N° 202 Yiyiwa Street, Abelenkpe, capacity of civil societies in the region. The P.O Box AT 1956, Achimota, Banjul, The GAMBIA Accra-Ghana role of WACSI is to serve as a resource State House, Banjul Fax: 233-21-764727, center engaged in training, research, Tel: 00220 422 41 02/ 78 22 Tel: +233 21 77 89 17/21 77 89 18 documentation, and political dialogue for Tel./ Fax : 220 22 98 46 www.wacsi.org CSOs in West Africa

Focal Point Mandate Adama Sira Bah 1. Strengthen the capacity of women’s Gender Expert organizations; Tel: +233 244 034 182 2. Proffer technical expertise on women, peace and human security; [email protected] 3. Develop learning resources for women in [email protected] public office and civil society; 4. Facilitate the documentation of interventions implemented by women’s organizations, and undertake research on topical gender issues.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE WIPSEN/Africa PC

Women Peace and Security Network-Africa Parliamentary Centre (WIPSEN/Africa) Nansata Saliah Yakubu 68 Onyankle Street, Abelenkpe, H/No. E 68/9 Ablade Road KandaAccra Off Olusegun Obasanjo Way P MB 36 osu, Accra-Ghana (opposite Readwide Ltd) Accra, Ghana Tel: +223 21 769274/21 920 741 Parliamentary Centre Tel: +233 21242345 / Fax: +233 21223815 www.wipsen-africa.org Le Centre parlementaire www.parlcent.ca / www.parlcomm.org.gh

32 33 Presentation Presentation The Women Peace and Security Network- The Parliamentary Centre is an impartial Africa (WIPSEN-Africa) was established non-profit making Canadian organism which on May 8th, 2006, under the laws of the strives to improve National Assemblies’ Republic of Ghana as a women-focused, capacities and efficiency throughout the women-led Pan-African Non-Governmen- world. It implements projects to support tal Organisation with the core mandate to Parliaments in Asia, Latin America, Eastern promote women’s strategic participation Europe, Middle East, and Africa. and leadership in peace and security governance in Africa. Mandate Focal Point Focal Point 1. Highlight gender issues in programmes; Mandate 2. Ensure gender representations; 1. Provide a platform for women across all Mack Mulbah Marilyn Aniwa levels of African societies to exchange, 3. Build capacities on gender for pro- Programme Coordinator Country Coordinator gramme beneficiaries; share, and harmonize strategies for wo- ✆ : 021 242345 men’s leadership and build coalitions to Cell: 233 205805668 4. Support legislations promoting gender promote peace and security in Africa; Fax: 021 223815 and women empowerment. 2. Strengthen women’s capacities to sus- [email protected] tain their active engagement in conflict prevention, peace building, peace support operation and human security at policy, research and praxis levels; 3. Promote the twin approach of mainstreaming gender in peace and secu- 4. Influence policy develop- rity mechanisms and institutions while ment and implementation mainstreaming peace and security in all on women, peace and gender mechanisms, policies and insti- security in Africa through tutions; rigorous research, strategic advocacy and documentation.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE FIDA WANEP

International Federation of Women Lawyers, Ghana FIDA- GHANA West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) 4th Crescent Link, Number C734/3, Asylum Down C542/18 Ashiakle Street Extension, [email protected] / [email protected] Abelempke, Accra-Ghana Tel : +233-302-229283 www.fidaghana.org www.wanep.org

34 35 Presentation Presentation FIDA-Ghana is made up of women lawyers Since 1998, WANEP has been working who use their knowledge in the Law to enable and facilitate the development to promote and protect the welfare of of mechanisms for cooperation among women and children against all forms of civil societies by promoting cooperative discrimination, realizing that the strength of responses to violent conflicts. It has also society depends on this. been striving to provide a franmework for experience sharing and information on issues of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, Mandate social, religious and political reconciliation; 1. Provide legal aid and counseling services and promoting West Africa’s social cultural to indigent women and children Focal Point Focal Point values as resources for peacebuilding.

2. Provide court representation to women Jane Quaye Alimou Diallo 3. Organize Legal literacy programs through Executive Director Mandate the simplification of laws and polices that ✆ :+ 223 21 775975 protect women ✆ : 233-20-1433035 1. Holistic approach to the role of women in Fax: +223 21 77 60 18 peace building, peacekeeping and secu- 4. Provide mobile legal aid outreaches in ✆ : 233-302-229283 [email protected] rity process; the rural areas to women [email protected] 2. Bridging Human rights and peacekeeping 5. Advocate for the abolishing of laws and (mainstreaming gender in peace all initia- traditional practices that are harmful to tives). women 6. Train paralegals in the basic laws to enable them respond to gender based violence issues at the community level.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • PREFACE ASDR ASSN

African Security Dialogue and Research (ASDR) African Security Sector Network (ASSN) 27 Kofi Annan Avenue North Legon – Accra, Ghana 27 Kofi Annan Avenue, North Legon – Accra, Ghana P.O. Box AF2456 Adenta Accra-Ghana P. O. Box AF 2457 – Adenta Accra, Ghana Tel/Fax: + 233-0302-510515 / + 233-0302-913668 Tel/Fax: + 233-0302-510515 / + 233-0302-913668 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.africansecuritynetwork.org www.africansecuritynetwork.org

36 37 Presentation Presentation ASDR specializes in issues of security and ASSN is a pan-African network of experts their relationship with democratic conso- and organisations working in the area of lidation by bringing together legislators, Security Sector Reform and Governance scholars, defence and security officials, (SSR/G). It works to put in place accountable and civil society activists in a serious, and democratically governed security sectors informed, and sustained exchange on across Africa. defence and security issues. Its thrust area encompasses research, capacity building trainings and dialogue Mandate on security issues. Security Sector Reform and Governance Focal Point Focal Point (SSR/G) Mandate Major General Professor Activities: Coleman 1. Research and trainings for Policy deve- Eboe Hutchful 1. Support to National Governments and Se- Associate Executive lopment; Chair and Interim curity Institutions; Director ASDR 2. Promoting regulation of the private Executive Secretary 2. Work with National Legislatures; ASSN security industry in Ghana; generalcoleman@ 3. Continental and Regional SSR Outreach; hotmail.com [email protected] 3. Advocacy for dialogue on security and 4. Security Literacy and Practitioner courses; development issues; 5. Research and Publication; 4. Capacity building or security professio- 6. Support to National Governments and Se- nals and civil servants; curity Institutions. 5. Collaborating with the ASSN and other partners with mandate in SSR/G.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • GUINEA UNIDO Ministry of Social Affairs, Women and Children - Conakry P.O.Box : 527 Tel. +224 43 42 41/ 28 11 89/224 41 4660 +224 6026 30 17 / +224 5828 08 +224 45 10 81 - Fax : 224 453 518 [email protected]

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNIDO Conakry Guinea Villa 37 Cite des Nations - P.O.Box :222 Conakry/Rep Guinea Tel: +224 30 41 31 61 Fax: +224 30 41 31 61 Email: [email protected]

38 39 Presentation U N Presentation UNDP is the United nations worldwide UNIDO is the United Nations specialized development network which advocates D P agency responsible for promoting industrial for change and connects countries with United Nations Development development for poverty alleviation and knowledge, experience and rousources Programme (UNDP /Guinea) sustainable development worldwide. P.O Box : 222 Conakry, Guinea needed by their national populations to Tel : +224 30 46 88 98/ improve their living standard. UNDP is +224 30 46 88 87 - Fax: +224 02 2880 active in 166 countries, assist government OMNET: +224 02 2600 develop their own reponses to national www.gn.undp.org and global development challenges they are faced with. Mandate Point Focal Focal Point Mandate 1. Contribute to accelerate economic Sekou Oumar Diallo Alpha Bacar Barry growth, reduce poverty and achieve 1. Reducing poverty and achieving the the Millennium Development Goals ; Programme coordinator National Youth Employ- MGDs ; and Gender HIV/AIDS ment representative 2. Improving Governance ; 2. Mobilize knowledge, skills, information ✆ : +224 66 03 50 and technology to meet the terms of 3. Environment conservation and 03/68 59 16 16 the mandate assigned by its Member sustainable management of natural States ; resources; [email protected] 4. Fighting against HIV/AIDS. my.mruyouthplatform.org 3. Focus resources on programmes desi- gned to help the poorest countries and most vulnerable populations.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • IRDED MARWONEP

Research Institute on Democracy Mano River Women Peace Network for Peace and rule of Law (IRDED) (MARWONEP) Conakry P.O.Box : 2346 Conakry R. of Guinea Landréah, Commune de Dixinn Phone: +(224) 64608165 Tel : (00224) 60 29 14 25 / 60 55 92 69 [email protected] P.O.Box : 2101 Conakry Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.marwopnet.org

40 41 Presentation Presentation IRDED is a research Institute on MARWONEP is an institution made of democracy and rule of Law that was Mano River bassin women organisations founded in January 2007. It is an aiming at mainstreaming gender in independent, non-profit, non-partisan conflict prevention and resolution, and research and educational organisation peacekeeeping processes. It was awarded that promotes policies that further the UN Human Rights Prize in December democratic principles, the creation of a 2003. free society and the establishment of rule of Law in West Africa, particularly in Guinea. IRDED is based in Conakry, Guinea. Focal Point Focal Point Mandate

Me Thierno Balde 1. Promote women’s participation in Mandate Fatoumata Goumou Morgane conflict prevention, management and [email protected] resolutions, and in peacebuilding pro- 1. Further promote a democratic so- Focal Point Guinea cesses; ciety, the respect of human rights’ ✆ : +224 60 55 92 69 principles and rule of law by assisting [email protected] 2. Promote women’s full participation in the government in formulating sound democratic processes, including deci- policies and; sion-making bodies, and foster gender mainstreaming in development policies 2. Contribute to mobilize a social de- and programmes; mocratic constituency to consoli- date the democratic process. 3. Mobilize, coordinate and strengthen the contribution of women organisations in socioeconomic development.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • GUINEA BISSAU LIBERIA Department of Gender and Women’s Ministry of Gender & Development Promotion / Guinea Bissau 110 UN Drive & Gurley Street Rue Severino de Pina, 33 – C.P 716, P.O. Box 10-1375 1000 (00245)3204785, Guinea -Bissau Monrovia 10, Liberia, West Africa (+245) 6629624 / 5239624/ Fax: 245 201188 Tel: +231 (0)6 443 230/ Fax: 231 22 60 75/ 231 22 68 84

42 U N 43 D P Presentation United Nation Integrated Office MEWOCEDE for Guinea Bissau - UNIOGBIS UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT Established in 2007, MEWOCEDE is a Non- PROGRAMME (UNDP/ GUINEA BISSAU) Governmental Organization mainly dedicated Media Women Center for Sara Negrao, United Nations building to the development and the empowerment Gender Affaires Advisor Development and Democracy 4 andar Rua Rui Djassi, CP 179, PO BOX 1011, of women in the media. It advocates women’s Rue Rui Djassi C.P 179, Guinea Bissau • www.gw.undp.org (MEWOCEDE) P.O.Box : 1123 Bissau P .O. Box 2416, 10 Monrovia, 1000 Liberia mainstreaming in development policies and in Guinea Bissau Lalao Ramanarive Raharisoa [email protected] the implementation of community educational ✆ : +245 20 36 18/19 Gender Affaires Advisor Cell:+ 231 651-2370 programmes on the prevention of violence [email protected] Cel. +245 685 66 76 ✆ : +245 3201362/48/68 - Ext. 202 against women. [email protected] Fax : +245 3201753/ 1 2129639828 ✆ : +245 6535932/ 5808060 Mandate Focal Point 1. Conduct community and policy level advocacy WOMEN ORGANIZATIONS Florence Cooper for the preservation of women’s rights; Structures Focal Points Contacts Programme Officer 2. Advocate for an inclusive development and • Committee for Women Defence Security Aida Fadia +245 66 20 207 political process; Cel:+231 665 7727 • RESPFECO Cadi seidi +245 66 54 124 3. Enhance the abilities of journalists to conduct Fatima Camara de Florencecooper27@ • Association for Women’s Economic Activities / AMAE +245 61 90 561 Barros yahoo.com awareness and education programmes about women’s rights through outreach, plays, me- • OMELEDRUCA Saturina +245 66 72 369 dia and community dialogues; • Political Platform of Women Fernanda Cardoso +245 67 91 296 • BRINFOR Silvina +245 52 89 769 4. Network and partnership with women organi- • REFMAP Martina Moniz +245 68 83 734 sations and institutions, local and international, for the purpose of raising issues affecting wo- • NADEL Avelina Jalo +245 52 89 765 men’s growth and development ; • Committee for the abandonment of harmful Fatoumata Djau +245 60 91 454 practices Baldé 5. Document cases of, conduct awareness, • Directorate for Protection of Human Rights, Aida Fadia +245 05 46 854 advocate, and sensitize society on issues of Women and Children Gender-Based Violence. Conduct research • Federation of Women in Guinea Bissau Eugenia Saldanha +245 68 05 137 on the status of women in society and design programmes and strategies to improve the status of women in Liberia.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • ICTJ UNMIL

UNMIL International Centre for Transitional Justice United Nations mission for Liberia Liberia Branch UNMIL HQ, PAP,Monrovia Mamba Point, Monrovia, Liberia Pan African Plaza Tubman Boulevard, Tel : +231 (0)5 818 984 1st Street Monrovia, Liberia [email protected] UNMIL Tel.: +231 (5) 314000 - Fax: +1 (212) 963-9924 [email protected] United Nations Mission in Liberia

44 45 Presentation Presentation ICTJ works to redress and prevent the most severe Supporting for SSR is a core component of violations of human rights by confronting legacies of the UNMIL mandate. In addition, SSR is a mass abuse. ICTJ works in societies emerging from central component of the Comprehensive repressive rule or armed confl icts, as well as in well Peace Agreement. established democratic societies where legacies of abuse still remain unresolved. ICTJ develops, tests and refines field practices and remains a research leader. ICTJ uses this knowledge to inform and advise governments, civil societies and other Mandate stakeholders working on behalf of victims. 1. Advise SRSG on SSR issues; Focal Point Focal Point Mandate 2. Support PRS Security Pillar and UNDAF process on peace and security; Rory Keane 1. Assist Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Commis- Lansana Gbrerie sion with technical support in the reform of se- Head of Monrovia Office UNMIL Advisor on 3. Act as a Focal Point for PBC work in Li- curity, particularly in its efforts at vetting and re- Security Sector Reform beria; cruitment with emphasis on justice (preventing [email protected] (access to security and justice) former human rights violators from entering newly [email protected] 4. Support UNPOL, Military and Rule of Law reformed security units); ✆ : +231 5319908 colleagues on policy and programming 2. Assist and strengthen civil society capacity in [email protected] questions; areas of transitional justice to engage at all levels of the national debate; 5. Support UNMIL transition process; 3. Communicate to the larger society, through outreach, on best practices and standards on tran- 6. Support ‘Delivery as One’ on SSR issues sitional justice; across the UN system. 4. Assist local actors at the community level remem- ber the confl ict through creative and collective efforts as a means of preventing a re-occurrence of the ugly past; 5. Engage policy makers and senior government officials on alternative policy option in strengthening structurally reform efforts.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • MALI COFEM Ministry for Women, Family, Social Cohesion and the Fight against Poverty P.O.Box : 2688, Hamdalaye ,ACI 2000 Rue de l’Obélisque Porte 99 Tél : (223) 222 66 59 / 223 66 60/ 223 28 74 42/ 28 11 98 Fax:(223) 223 28 75 04 • [email protected]

Collective of the Women of Mali (COFEM) Faladiè Sema Rue 800 (Rue Gouverneur) Porte : 585 - Bureau A2 • [email protected] SHARED GOVERNANCE Tel : +223 20 20 13 09 P.O.Box : E 2790 FOR SECURITY AND PEACE PROGRAMME

46 47 U N Presentation D P COFEM, was established on April 21th, 1991, and is interested in all development SHARED GOVERNANCE activities intended to promote women’s FOR SECURITY AND rights. It advocates for the advancement Presentation PEACE PROGRAMME UNDP MALI PROGRAMME of female populations, by ensuring their awareness and civic education in view of PGPSP was established in October 2008 at RUE 560 PORTE 719 DAR SALAM. BAMAKO. REPUBLIC OF MALI. achieving their effective participation in pu- the initiative of the Government of Mali, with blic life, and economic and social develop- the support of UNDP. This shared governance ment of the country. It also works towards for security and peace programme aims at upholding women’s status, and contribute ensuring sustainable democratisation of the Focal Point Focal Point to the elimination of all forms of discrimina- security sector reform. tion against women.

Dr. Zeïni MOULAYE Yaba Tamboura National Coordonnator Mandate Member of the Board ✆ : + 223 20 23 99 97 of Advisors (CO) Mandate Contribute to create a climate of peace, Cel : + 223 66 71 66 97 security and stability conducive to sustai- + 223 74 45 63 48 1. Sensitize, inform and train women about nable human development in Mali ; [email protected] their rights and duties;

1. Institutional support to the Government 2.Alleviate women’s burden, by supporting of Mali to develop a National Policy for their income generating activities (mills, Homeland Security and Civil protection; water pump, agricultural inputs, grain banks ); 2. Support a shared governance of security and peace through capacity building for 3. Fight against illiteracy among women all security sector stakeholders; (functional literacy);

3. Support the consolidation of peace 4.Support to women for their quality parti- and security processes in the Northern cipation in decision-making bodies. regions of Mali.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • AMSS MAURITANIA Ministry of Social Affairs, Children and Family P.O.Box : 240 Nouakchott, Mauritanie Tel : 222 23 860/ 222 327 42 43 Fax : 222 27 156 • [email protected]

Association Malienne pour la Survie au Sahel ( AMSS) Région de Tombouctou, Mali • P.O.Box :152 Tombouctou Tél.: +223 21 92 10 48 / +223 66 74 33 71 [email protected] • [email protected]

48 49 Presentation Presentation AMSS was established in Bamako on U N UNDP and the Mauritanian Government July 12th, 1991. It replaced « Service D P signed a cooperation Agreement in July Quaker”, an American NGO that used 1979. UNDP action in Mauritania is based on to operate in the Circle of Goundam from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP/Mauritania) the United Nations Development Assistance 1975 to1991. Ahmedou Ould Hamed Mauritanie, Framework (UNDAF), Common Country In the area of gender, AMSS implemen- Ilot K-n°159-161, Route de la corniche Assessment (2003/2008-based on MDGs and ted, inter alia, a scholarship programme Nouakchott Mauritanie 620 taking into account CLSP) and implemented Tel : +222 525 24 11 for girls, a programme for increased par- in close collaboration with the Mauritanian ticipation of women in public life, an ou- Government. treach programme for behaviour change in the framework of fight against early Focal Point Focal Point marriages, a governance programme Mandate with a gender component, a natural re- Elmehdi Ag Wakina Alessandra Pellizzerri source management project with specific 1. Mainstream gender in all programmes, activities for women, and an awareness Governance et Gender and assisting government to adopt and programme with a gender equity com- ✆ : +223 21 92 10 48 Programme Officer implement the national strategy for insti- ponent. ✆ :+222 525 24 09 tutionalisation of gender; Cel: +222 726 15 60 2. Mobilize and train female leaders in the Mandate alessandra.pellizzerri@ area of conflict prevention and manage- undp.org ment; 1. Develop programmes in close colla- 3. Foster the participation of gender sen- boration with local communities to sitive organisations in the elaboration of ensure the promotion and develop- the next CSLP in order to mainstream ment of grassroots initiatives; gender issues in the CSLP; 2. Design and implement development 4. Advocate for the implementation of actions. international conventions/resolutions in favour of women’s rights; 5. Support women’s participation in decision–making bodies.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • MAURI FEMME

NTIC and Citizenship Siège :Immeuble rose, apart.n°3, route cite Smar-Soukouk (100m à gauche de la SNDE), F-nord, Tevragh-Zeina, Nouakchott Mauritanie P.O.Box : 458 - Tél /Fax : +222 529 02 22 Mail : [email protected] • web :www.maurifemme.mr

50 51 Presentation NTIC ET CITOYENNETE/MAURIFEMME has been recognized as an NGO since February 2001, and has been working towards ensuring more visibility to Mauritanian women NIGER NGOs and civil society organisations and Ministry of Gender, their networking, in general. It is a member family and Social Welfare, and founder member of several national, Immeuble Sonara Niamey/ NIGER regional and international networks among Tel : + 227 722 330 / Fax : 227 736 165/ 723 677 which Gender in Action, and (UN) ECOSOC since August 2008. It uses the Internet as a communication, sharing, collaboration, mo- bilization device intended for the civil society Point Focal and women in particular. NTIC ET CITOYEN- NETE was awarded a prize by the Centre for Arab Women for Training and Research Fatma Mint Elkory (CAWTAR, Tunis) in 2007, for this use ICT Oumrane to promote gender in the Arab world was regarded as an instance of best practices. [email protected]

✆ :+222 642 05 95 Mandate Nouakchott, Mauritanie

1. Contribute to the appropriation of the Internet by all ; 2. Promote equal access to information, knowledge and participation ; 3. Contribute to promoting civic culture, human rights and dialogue.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • NIGERIA AFA Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children Affairs First Floor Federal Secretariat, Annex Shagari Way Abuja, Nigeria Tel: 2349 523 71 15 / Fax: 2349 523 36 44

Alliances for Africa (AFA) West Africa Regional Office 29 Norman Williams Street, Off Keffi Street, South-West Ikoyi, Lagos , Nigeria, P.O. Box 60024 Alagbon Close Post Office • Tel: +234 (0) 1-7615407 www.alliancesforafrica.org

52 53 Presentation Presentation The West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) is AfA is an African-led international non-governmental the institutionalized platform of civil society orga- human rights, peace and sustainable development nizations in West Africa that interfaces with ECO- organisation with offices in the United Kingdom WAS on issues relating to democracy, governance, West African Civil Society Foru (WACSOF) and Lagos, Nigeria. AfA was created to enhance peace and security, regional integration, develop- 30 Lingu Crescent, Aminu Kano Crescent and reconstruct the interface between human ment, etc. WACSOF has the privilege to examine Wuse II • Abuja- Nigeria rights and development with a vision to contribute Phone: +234 9 6725158 +234 9 6725158 regional issues at the Mediation and Security Council www.wacsof.net innovatively to tackle causes of endemic poverty of Ministers meeting during the Summit of West and exclusion in Africa. African Heads of States and Governments.

Mandate Mandate Point Focal Point Focal 1. Promote women participation in governments 1. Strengthen and institutionalize a relationship Alu Jenny Iheoma Obibi and decision-making organs; between West African civil society and ECOWAS; Communication Executive Director 2. Provide a gendered analysis of women’s parti- 2. Hold a biennial People’s Forum for members of Officer WACSOF with the purpose of submitting recom- [email protected] cipation as members of civil society in human rights, peace and development initiatives; mendations to West African Ministers and heads ✆ :+234 9 6725158 of State on human security issues; 3. Provide for institutional support to strengthen 3. Audit the implementation and legislative domes- women participation at the local government tication of ECOWAS treaties, protocols and de- level; cisions relating to human security and peace in 4. Campaign against violence against women; the region; 5. Strengthen institutional capacities of national 4. Establish national and sub-regional monitoring and regional NGOs in Africa, coalition building, mechanisms on the status of human security in monitoring and networking; West Africa; 5. Popularize ECOWAS in the consciousness of 6. Publish quarterly newsletters on women, ‘Grab West African - particularly youth - through appro- the chance’ and other occasional publications. priate programs such as popular media; 6. Actively promote a sense of community citizenship between ECOWAS member states and CSOs.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • FES KBF

FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STIFTUNG (FES) Kate Bee Foundation Regional Security Policy Project West Africa promoting gender sensitive development 12 Marrakesh Street, Off Kumasi Crescent 117 Niger Street N P.O.Box 15211 Wuse II, Abuja – Nigeria • Tel.: +234 9 6708569 Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria Mail: [email protected]

54 55 Presentation Presentation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a German pri- Kate Bee Foundation (KBF) is a non-go- vate, non-profit organisation committed to the vernmental organisation registered with the ideas and basic values of social democracy, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria. working in more than 100 countries world- With the belief that poverty can be eradi- wide. In West-Africa, FES comprises of seven country offices. Beyond their work on the na- cated in the oil rich Niger Delta, KBF works tional level, the national offices jointly work on with youths, women and the government to three major issues on the regional level: Eco- create a society free of poverty, where men nomic and Social Policy, Security Policy and and women have equal opportunities . KBF Electoral Processes. West African country of- programme implements programmes for fices also contribute to FES’s work on the conti- youth and women empowerment, and gen- nental (African Union) and global level. Focal Point Focal Point der mainstreaming.

Sebastian Sperling, Mandate Vivian Fortune Coordinator, Regional Mandate Office Abuja, Security Programme Coordinator 1. Work towards the democratic development Policy Project West Africa ✆ and implementation of security policy in West : +234 8062969310 1. Facilitate fresh graduates of tertiary institu- Africa; ✆ : +234-(0)9-4137977 [email protected] tions to create and manage medium enter- Cel: +234-(0)805-3186669 prises; 2. Focus on democratic security sector gover- [email protected] sebastian.sperling@ nance and reform and political dialogue on www.katebeefoundation.org 2. Assist micro level women enterprises to fes-westafrica.org security policy challenges, e.g. small arms move to the medium level; proliferation, transborder crime and resource- related conflicts; 3. Support gender mainstreaming in policy 3. Work towards the establishment and imple- and programmes of state and local govern- mentation of regional electoral standards; ments. 4. Work mainly with political parties, parliamen- tarians, policy makers, the ECOWAS Com- mission, the ECOWAS Parliament and the West African Network on Security and Demo- cratic Governance (WANSED).

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • CIRCI SENEGAL Ministry for Gender and Relations with African and Foreign Women Oraganisations Adress : 16, Rue Emile Zola X Joseph Gomis Tel : 33 822 33 47 00221 / 77 642 16 79 [email protected]

Community Inter-Relations and Conciliation Initiative (CIRCI) 7 All Saints Street, UPE Borikiri Sandfill, Near Church of God Mission, Port Harcourt. Tel+ 2347031577776 Nigeria

56 57 Presentation U N Presentation The Community Inter-Relations and Concilia- D P UNDP is the UN global development tion Initiative is an organisation that has been in United Nations network. It advocates changes and provides existence since 2007 but was registered with Development Programme developing countries with knowledge-based the Corporate Affairs in Nigeria on the 13th of IImmeuble Wollé Ndiaye, route du Méridien Président, face Lodge Hôtel. consulting services their populations need to May 2009. N°10 zone 3 almadies improve their living conditions. In September CIRCI has carried out a number of conflict ma- P.O.Box : 154 Dakar-Senegal 2000, world leaders adopted the United nagement capacity-building for a number of Tel : +221 33 859 67 60 Nations Millenium Declaration the ultimate women and youth groups in the Niger Delta. Fax : +221 33 823 55 00 www.undp.org goal of which is to reduce extreme poverty around the world by 2015. UNDP network is Mandate in charge of linking and coordinating efforts Focal Point Focal Points deployed both at the national and global levels, to reach the MDGs. 1. Conflict Resolution / Mediation facilitators; Sir Anthony Wakwe Nicolas Martin Programme Administrator, 2. Capacity Building facilitators for Conflict Ma- Lawrence Gouvernance Unit nagement skills in community leaders espe- Mandate cially youths and women; ✆ : +2347031577776 ✆ : +221 338399058 Fax:+221 338235500 3. Women and Youth unity building event / com- [email protected] 1. Mainstream gender in all programmes; petition managers; Narame Leye Lo 2. Assist Governments to implement their na- 4. General enlightenment campaigners for pre- ✆ : +221 33 839 90 86/50 tional equity and equality strategies. vention of communicable diseases, the impor- Fax:+221 33 823 55 00 tance of skill acquisition, good investment ha- [email protected] bit, the need to protect the environment, good citizenship; 5. Sustainable community development facilitators.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • IFRC OXFAM GB

International Federation of Red Cross OXFAM Great Britain and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) West and Central Africa Office West Africa Regional Office Almadies, Zone o7, lot N. 07, P.O. Box 25956, Point E avenue Birago Diop, Rue 5 XL Dakar-Fann, Senegal P.O. Box 3476 Post code 18524 Tel: +221 33 869 36 40/Fax: +221 33 820 25 34 Tel : +221 33 859 37 00 Dakar-Senegal

58 59 Presentation Presentation IFRC is a network of National Red Cross OXFAM International or OXFAM Com- and Red Crescent Societies, in West and mittee for Famine Relief (1942) is a Central Africa. network of 13 Non-Governmental IFRC focuses its efforts on supporting Organisations which work in political, the capacity building of its membership, economical, and humanitarian field and during periods of conflicts, crises, emer- focused their activity towards fighting gencies and disasters in order to relieve against poverty and injustice. suffering persons, and on fighting against migration-related epidemic.

Focal Points Focal Points Mandate Mandate Elisabeth Seck Senegal 1. Provide assistance without discrimina- Ressources Officer Elisabeth Dia 1. Gender mainstreaming; tion as to nationality, race, religion, be- [email protected] Gender Programme 2. Prevention of violence against wo- liefs, class or political opinions; Officer men, sexual exploitation and abuse; Terry Carney 2. Improve the lives of vulnerable people by [email protected] 3. Women’s political leadership and mobilizing the power of humanity; ✆ : +221 33 869 36 19 Awa Sow Niane participation. Upholding women’s 3. Promote humanitarian principles and va- Cel : +221 77 450 59 50 Administrative officer rights using the AU women’s pro- [email protected] [email protected] lues, and human dignity; tocol. Sierra Leone 4. Fight against degrading practices, discri- Awa Diagne mination and stigmatization. [email protected] Florie De Jager meeznbroek Gender Affairs Officer

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • OXFAM America GOREE INSTITUTE

OXFAM America Goree Institute West Africa Regional Office 1 Rue Jardin, BP 05, Ile Goree, Dakar, Senegal Immeuble sis lot 171 Rue MZ 210 Tel: +221 33 849 4849 • +221 33 822 5476 Fenêtre Mermoz, Dakar-Sénégal Tel: +221 33 869 02 99 www.goreeinstitute.org • [email protected]

60 61 Presentation Presentation OXFAM International or OXFAM Com- Goree Institute is an NGO aiming to en- mittee for Famine Relief (1942) is a hance political dialogue and to establish a network of 13 Non-Governmental Organi- peaceful framework for the improvement sations which work in political, economi- of the ongoing democratic processes in cal, and humanitarian fi ld and focused the Continent, and the development of their activity towards fighting against po- human intellectual, and economic artistic verty and injustice. creativity of the continent.

Mandate Focal Point Focal Point Mandate 1. Advocate and support the integration of gender aspect in humanitarian interven- Isaac Masaga Marième Ly Diagne 1. Enhance the participation of women tions; Regional Humanitarian Associate Programme in the ongoing democratic process in Program Officer 2. Build local partners’ capacities in gender Coordinator West Africa; analysis and mainstreaming; ✆ : +221 33 869 02 99 ✆ : +221 33 849 4849 2. Support women’s involvement in imassaga@oxfamamerica. 3. Strengthen women’s capacities (skills Cel : +221 77169 10 52 peace building and consolidation pro- org cesses in the sub-region. Conduct and and livelihood strategies) in the areas of mariemely.diagne@ emergency preparedness and disaster goreeinstitute.org promote research on the role of wo- and Risks Reduction; men in peace building in West Africa; 4. Support the implementation of peace 3. Build capacities of women and civil so- building initiatives, especially among wo- ciety organizations as regards electoral men community-based organisation. processes through internationally ac- credited Building Resources in Demo- cracy and Elections (BRIDGE) training.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • FAS TOSTAN

Femme Africa Solidarité (FAS) Tostan International Immeuble du Pied du Phare de Mamelles, Appt. 5 Cité Alemas, Ouest Foire, N° 1 & 2, 1er étage Développement mené par la communauté P.O.Box : 29371 Dakar-Yoff, Sénégal P.O.Box : 45077 Dakar Fann Dakar Senegal Tel : +221-33-820-5589 Tel: +221 33 869 81 06 • Fax: +221 33 860 20 47 [email protected] • http://www.tostan.org http://www.fasngo.org

62 63 Presentation Presentation FAS is a Non-Governmental Organisation Tostan International works with African commu- working in the fi eld of peace building in nities for sustainable development and positive Africa. Since its establishment in 1996, social transformation respectful of human rights. FAS has focused its activities on promoting women leadership in conflict prevention and management in Africa. Mandate 1. Implement programs of non-formal education classes on democracy, human rights, problem Mandate solving, hygiene, health, literacy, management, Focal Point Focal Point mathematics and SMS text messaging; 1. Foster and promoting women’s initiatives 2. Train Community Management Committees in conflict prevention, management and Moussa Diop Mory Camara (CMCs) to take action on health, education, en- resolution; Communication Officer Peace and Security vironment, child protection issues; 2. Campaign for the mainstreaming of Afri- Initiatives Coordinator Cél: +221 77 550 52 47 3. Help to put an end to traditional practices can women’s concerns in national, re- communicationdk@fasngo. Cel : +221 77 504 18 99 which are detrimental to women (female geni- gional and international mechanisms of org tal mutilation, early/forced marriage, child traffi peace and security enforcement; skype: moryjustin2 cking and enslavement) through collective de- 3. Build women’s leadership capacities for cision-making; their effective participation in confl ict 4. Work with men, boys, and religious leaders on resolution, peace building and decision- promoting gender equity and sustainable aban- making mechanisms; donment of harmful traditional practices; 4. Build women’s capacity to influence po- 5. Promote the adoption of adequate technolo- litical changes and mainstream gender gies to alleviate women’s burden (Family Plan- in peace and security projects/programs ning Products, Improved Stoves, Treated Bed of national, subregional and international nets, cell phones, etc); organisations. 6. Promote the involvement of the Diasporas in decision-making processes.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • AMNESTY KONRAD

Amnesty International Konrad Adenauer Foundation Senegal branch Stèle Mermoz, Rue de la Pyrotechnie, Résidence Arame Siga, villa n°32, P.O.Box 5740 villa n°303/GRD-Sacré Cœur 2, Dakar-Fann/Sénégal• Tel. 33 869 77 78 P.O.Box 35269 Colobane www.kas.de/senegal Tel : +221 33 825 47 38

64 65 Presentation Presentation Amnesty International is a democratic world- Since 1976, Konrad Adenauer Foun- wide movement fighting for the protection dation is active in Senegal. For three and respect of human rights. In Senegal, AI decades, it has been assisting the has launched, for some years now, several Senegalese Government implement programmes intended to promote and pro- its administrative and political de- tect women and children’s rights. centralization policies, and providing support to the private sector through the Senegalese Board of Employers Mandate (Conseil national du Patronat du Sé- négal). 1. Sensitization campaign to end violence Focal Point Focal Point against women; Fatou Ndoye Fall Dr. Ute 2. Support for the involvement of women’s Gierczynski-Bocandé Mandate organisation in the process of peace buil- Member of the Women ✆ ding in Casamance (South Senegal); Commision : +221 33 869 77 78 Cel: +22177 658 91 59 1. Support civic and political education programmes; 3. Awarenes campaign on children’s rights; ✆ : +221 33 825 47 38 [email protected] 2. Provide programmes for the promo- 4. Awareness campaign for weapon control [email protected] tion of women’s status and women’s in West Africa. organizations (GRAIF, AILE, AJS); 3. Support for peacebuilding and security initiatives in Casamance (Se- negal).

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • GRA-REDEP HRW

Groupe AGORA Pour l’Education aux Droits de l’Enfant et a la Paix - GRA-REDEP Human Rights Watch Avenue Cardinal Monseigneur Hyacinthe Thiandoum, Dakar, Senegal Liberté VI Extension, Immeuble Vert, 3ème Etage AG3, P.O.Box : 16334 Almadies P.O.Box 26 440, Dakar-Sénégal Tél : +221 33 820 61 25 GRA - REDEP Tél: +221 33 827 12 13 • www.graredep.com GRA - REDEP

66 67 Presentation Presentation From 1998 up to date, GRA-REDEP has Countries covered by HRW West Afri- proved to be a laboratory for gender-based ca are Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nige- approach experimentation in Universities, ria, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia. and in primary and secondary schools. GRA-REDEP develops and supervises Gender Clubs in school and university en- vironments, and advocates “pedagogical approach”. Mandate Monitoring and reporting on human Focal Point Focal Point rights issues and violations in West Africa. Gaspard Onokoko Onosal Corinne Dufka Mandate President Senior Researcher Senegal 1. Capacity building on gender approach in Cel: +221 77 553 08 57 school environment; [email protected] Cel: +221 77 783 31 31 [email protected] 2. Awareness raising on gender, equality, [email protected] and equity issues at school; 3. Production of didactic materials on Gen- der in school environment; 4. Promotion of women’s involvement in public affairs management.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • EUROPEAN UNION OSIWA

Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION Stele Mermoz 100 X El Hadji Ibrahima Niasse 12 avenue Hassan II • P.O.Box 3345 Dakar MZ 83 Postal Address : 008 Dakar - Fann Tel : +221 338891100 • GSM : +221 77 81979 95 Tel : (221) 33 869 10 24 . Fax (221) 33 824 0942 Fax : +221 33 842 63 38 Web: www.osiwa.org • Dakar, SENEGAL [email protected] [email protected]

68 69 Presentation Presentation The European Union Delegation in Se- The Open Society Initiative for West negal is the interface between European Africa (OSIWA), established in 2000, institutions and Senegalese institutions is part of the global network of auto- and People. As a regional branch, the EU nomous Soros Foundations. Delegation in Senegal has jurisdiction to neighboring Gambia. These countries belong to the ACP group with which the EU has been cooperating since the 1960s. Cooperation between the European Mandate Union Delegation and Senegal dates back to 1967. This partnership is full experience Focal Points Focal Point 1. Work on issues of open society underlying its current activities. where good governance, respect Emily Ehah, S.E Dominique of rule of law prevail, where basic DELLICOUR Communication Assistant freedom and rights of minority Mandate Ambassador, (vulnerable groups) are respected; Chief of the Delegation From its initial mandate as a donor fo- 2. Work to build vibrant, open demo- cusing on infrastructure, agricultural pro- Anta LABERY cracies and supports civil society grammes, projects, the European Union In charge of public information organisations and advocates to (EU) shifted, following the various Lomé [email protected] governments on issues of gover- Conventions, to an economic partner with nance; law, justice and human a holistic approach targeting business rights; public health and develop- and macroeconomic and sectoral poli- ment; information, communication. cies. Currently, with the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement the EU is also a political partner interested in both conflict management and prevention, and democracy and good governance.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • OFADEC CSDH

OFFICE AFRICAIN POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT SENEGALESE COMITY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (csdh) ET LA COOPERATION (OFADEC) Immeuble Pasteur 3ème étage , Avenue Pasteur, Villa N° 302, « Espace Résidence », Hann Mariste II P.O.Box 6151 Dakar –Etoile P.O.Box : 1887 Dakar RP Tél: (221) 33 823 44 25 • Fax (221) 33 821 44 94 Tél. : + 221 832 24 60 / Fax : + 221 820 07 85 Email : [email protected] Email: [email protected] • Site Web: www.ofadec.org

70 71 Presentation Presentation OFADEC is a non-profit-making develop- The Senegalese Committee for Human ment and humanitarian Non-Governmen- Rights (CSDH) is a national institution for tal Organisation. the promotion and protection of human rights. Its status is consistent with the Paris Principles as recommended by the United Nations General Assembly Re- solution A/48/632 of December 1993 on Mandate National Institutions. It is currently governed by the Law 97-04 of March 10, 1997. 1. Promote, protect and advocate for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers and Focal Point Focal Point displaced persons, Mandate Mamadou NDIAYE Alioune NDIAYE 2. Advocate for the application of humani- CSDH has extensive jurisdiction clearly Magistrate, tarian rights in its area of intervention. General Director defined in the Constitution. Article 1 of CSDH Coordinator Law 97-04 of March 10, 1997, provides that «the Senegalese Committee for Hu- man Rights is an independent institution for consultation, observation, evaluation, dialogue, and making proposals as regards respect for human rights «(Article 1 of Law 97-04 on the committee). On its own initiative or at the request of the government, National Assembly or any other competent authority in promoting and protecting human rights, CSDH can make suggestions or recommendations on all matters relating to human rights. (See Article 2 of Law 97-04 on the committee).

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • AFEX PANOS INSTITUTE

AFRIQUE ENJEUX The Panos Institute West Africa Boulevard 54m, Immeuble Aissatou Niang 1ier étage 6, Rue Calmette • P.O.Box 21 132 Dakar-Ponty Ziguinchor /Sénégal • P.O.Box : 1471 Tel : +221 33 849 16 66 • Fax : +221 33 822 17 61 Tel : 339916019 e-mail : [email protected] Site web : www.afex.sn

72 73 Presentation Presentation AFEX is a Senegalese non-profit-making IPAO is a non-governmental organisation, legal organisation which aims to contri- which contributes to democratize commu- bute actively to peacebuilding, human nication, and to strengthen public spaces right promotion and development in Sene- open to African societies, where the views gal, particularly in its southern area, and of citizens are well informed, and their in Africa. voices heard and amplified. It aims at buil- Its thrust areas include: support for socio- ding a democratic space of communication economic activities (microfinance income in the service of social justice through its generating projects) and capacity building various programmes, including: (training organisations, entertainment, ad- - Pluralism and Media Development (PLU) vice). Focal Points Focal Point - Practice and Digital Policies (ICT)

Safiétou BALDE LOUM Diana Senghor - Communication and Democratic Gover- Chairman of the Board of Director nance (GOV) Mandate Directors ✆ : +221 33 849 16 66 - Globalisation (GLO) Cel : +221 77 643 97 40 1. Strengthen people’s capacities to orga- [email protected] Fax : +221 33 822 17 61 - Peace and Diversity (DIV) nise and manage their business. - MultiMedia Editorial Unit 2. Promote self-development of local po- Jules Bassène pulations. Coordonnator Cel : +221 77 614 64 74 3. Contribute to promote the ideals of [email protected] peace, social justice and human rights ; Mandate François DIATTA 4. Develop relations of solidarity and 1. Support public debates and political dialo- Projects and Programme South-South and North-South inter- gue on key development issues in Africa ; community trade ; Officer Cel : +221 77 655 18 76 2. Contribute to build knowledge on media 5. Promote peace and human rights [email protected] development and the challenges of deve- (support and rehabilitation of affected lopment communication; people, advocacy, peace education). 3. Support the production and distribution of quality media content generated by Afri- cans themselves.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • USOFORAL SOS EQUILIBRE

Comité Régional de Solidarité des Femmes SOS EQUILIBRE pour la Paix en Casamance/ Tel : 00 221 77 274 21 83 CRSFPC /Usoforal NINEA : 21948852B9 - Dakar Villa No. 347, Rue 22, Quartier Boucotte Sud, P.O.Box 483, Numéro de récépissé: 10267 /M.INT/DAGAT /DEL /AS Ziguinchor, Senegal

74 75 Presentation Presentation CRSFPC / Usoforal is a non-profit-making or- Since 2008, SOS Equilibre has, in collabo- ganisation created in 1999 by women who ration with some women of the network, realised the need for fully involving women in established a pan African platform to end community life so that they can contribute to violence, abuses and human rights vio- and support the main work of buildingpeace. lations following the outburst of conflicts «Usoforal» is a Diola term meaning «Let us unite». in the sub-region. This Platform contribu- CRSFPC/Usoforal aims at creating, in Casa- ted to support women from D.R.Congo, mance, a calmer and more prosperous en- Mauritania, and the Southern region of vironment open to the outside world with Senegal (casamance). It contributes its women leaders working for the emergence field activities to combat violence against of a new female citizenship. It intervenes in Point Focal Focal Point women and girls. Nampore , Niassia, Adéane and Oulampane SOS Équilibre has been chairing the rural councils (RC), which are among regions Seynabou Male Cissé Dr Ndeye Ndiaya National Committee to end all forms of mostly affected by the conflict in Casamance Coordinator Ndoye Ndiaye violence against women and girls since ✆ : +22133 991 56 46 Psychologist 1996. Cel : +221 77 654 40 69 [email protected] Mandate [email protected] CRSFPC / Usoforal focuses on training and [email protected] Mandate raising awareness of grassroots women on peace ideals and especially the development 1. Contribute to psychosocial care for of their potential for peace people in distress (drug-addicted youngsters, runnaways, victims of rape, domestic violence );

2. Conduct mediaions;

3. Provide councelling services.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • ISS FEMNET

Institute for Security Studies (ISS) FEMNET/SENEGAL Stèle Mermoz, 100x El Hadj Ibrahima Niasse MZ 83, 17 bis cité SOPRIM DAKAR P.O.Box : 008, Dakar, SENEGAL 3 Rue Beranger Ferraud P.O.Box : 10358 Dakar - Liberté Email : [email protected]

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ISS is a Pan-African Policy research Institute FEMNET/Senegal is an offshoot of the United on Human Security issues. Its Head Office is Nations Decade for Women (1976-1985), intended to network civil society organisations in Pretoria and has regional offices in Pretoria, (CSOs) working for the emancipation of women. Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Dakar. Each It is a discussion and experience sharing Office is structured in various programmes platform. It actively contributed to the Pan African and projects. Its main activities consist of Forum for Democracy and Cooperation of 21 to field research, capacity building, technical 22 May 2010. assistance for consultations between experts and decision-makers, publications. Focal Point Focal Point Mandate

Dr. Deo Barakamfitiye Ndeye Astou Sylla 1.Contribute to achieve gender equality and Mandate sustainable development in Senegal; Director, ISS Office for Member FEMNET Conceptualise, inform and enhance the West Africa Management Board 2. Improve the status of Senegalese women by debate on Human Security in Africa in order (West Africa) upholding their participation in development. to support policy formulation, implementation Cel :+ 221 77 531 35 38 and decision making at all levels.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • ACPP RAD DHO

Défe la nc r e ou d p e s e n D r Asamblea de Cooperación Por la Paz i Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense o a i c t ACPP Delegation in Senegal i s des Droits de l’Homme (RADDHO) r

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e Rue Loulou, N 7, Fann Hock, Dakar e Tel : +221 33 865 00 30/33 865 00 31 Tel : (221)33.991.67.58 • Tel : (221) 33.821.47.72 R Email : [email protected] • www.raddho.org Fax : (221) 33.991.67.58 • Email : [email protected] RAD DHO

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Asamblea de Cooperación Por la Paz RADDHO is a secular and impartial non- (ACPP) is an independent Spanish governmental organisation created on secular and non-profit-making NGO April 21st, 1990, in Dakar by a group of promoting democratic values in an African scholars most of whom are from economic and social justice perspective. Cheikh Anta Diop University. It aims to Since its establishment in 1990, ACPP promote, defend and protect human has been advocating for peace, tolerance rights in snegal and in Africa. and dialogue. It aims, through its actions, to achieve a more equitable and democratic society where local stakeholders are main Focal Points Focal Point Mandate protagonists of development of which profits are equally shared. Aurea Calcagno Alioune Tine 1. Ensure that human life and dignity are [email protected] President respected ; Mandate Helena Sanchez ✆ : +221 33 865 00 30 2. Promote full enjoyment of civil rights, Casamance office including equal opportinities and rights ✆ : +221 33 991 67 58 by the peoples ; 1- Support democratic and progressive CSOs in developing countries; [email protected] 3. Contribute to the establishment and consolidation of state of Law and 2- Promote citizens’ participation in democracy in Africa ; alternative solution finding. 4. Contribute to bring African peoples closer through peace, friendship, and solidarity.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • SCS AFAO/WAWA

Save the Children Sweden West African Women Association Regional Office for West Africa (AFAO/WAWA) Point E – Rue C x 6 • P.O. Box 25934 Dakar-Fann SENEGAL R Avenue Bourguiba Angle rue 3 E-mail: [email protected] P.O.Box : 45177, Dakar-Senegal Tel: 00 221 33 869 18 00 / Fax : 00 221 33 864 44 63 Tel/Fax:+221 33 864 64 91• www.afaowawa.org

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent Since its establishment in 1983, WAWA organisation for children. Save the Children Sweden is has been promoting African economic part of this global movement for the rights of the child. integration through the involvement of We create lasting changes to children’s lives together with populations, and women in particular. national non-governmental organisations.

Mandate Mandate 1. Protection Fight exploitation, abuse and all forms of violence against Focal Point Focal Point 1. Promote the economic status of children: women in West Africa, and their lea- - physical and humiliating punishment Eva Molt Khady Fall Tall dership in the civil society; - gender-based violence including female genital mutilation Regional Director Regional President 2. Build West African women’s capaci- - trafficking and worst forms of child labour ties on leadership, advocy and lob- Anta Fall Prevent HIV/AIDS through information and education Cel: +221 77 712 91 44 bying techniques; Gender Focal Point Reduce the impact of conflicts and disasters on children [email protected] 3. Contribute to the promotion of African Integration in ECOWAS area ; 2. Education Country Office in Côte d’Ivoire Get children into safe and good quality schools E-mail: cdi@ 4. Campaign for income generating ac- ci.savethechildren.se tivities; Make education accessible to all children, especially girls ✆ : +225 22 52 58 00/01 and children with disabilities www.savethechildren.net 5. Participate in conflict prevention and 3. Child Rights Governance management, and peacekeeping as a Advocate for improved laws, policies and increased member of the ECOWAS Emergency budget allocations for children Response Team EERT (Team Emer- gency intervention in the event of di- Support civil society coalitions working for children’s rights saster air); Monitor the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on the Rights 6. Promote female leadership in the civil and Welfare of the Child society.

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • AMLD

Alliance for Migration, Leadership And Developpement (AMLD) Regional Office for West Africa 21, route des Almadies • Pox. 72 95 Tel : (221) 33 820 85 06 / 82 24 Fax : (221) 33 820 82 46 Dakar Senegal

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AMLD is a platform of discussions and training on Migration and Development in Africa. It supports and assists African countries and other developing SIERRA LEONE Direction of Gender Affairs countries, civil society and partners in development in the 9th Floor Youyi Building Brookfields, formulation and implementation of appropriate policies in Freetown, Sierra Leone the areas of migration including peace and physical and Tel: 00232-22 241 187 / Fax: 232-22 242 076 human security, women’s leadership for peace, security [email protected] and development.

Mandate Focal Point Our mission is to create the necessary skills to manage migration in Africa by providing African development Ndèye Khar Ndiaye stakeholders with the tools necessary and appropriate. Programm Manager This through : 1- organization of courses in universities and research [email protected] centers for education, training and higher education; 2- Organization of national conferences, regional and international meetings and seminars for researchers and practitioners; 3-The Advocacy for good management of migration within African governments and sub-regional organizations, international and regional (ECOWAS, UEMOA, AU, EU) 4-Leadership including gender and women’s leadership, with a program of integration and management of female staff in the field of defense and security of Senegal; 5-The program «Cooperation between the Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) Gender in the reform of Security Systems.»

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • TOGO WILDAF Ministry of Gender and women’s Affairs Angle Rue B, Lomé Togo Tel: 00228 216879/221 409/00232 76443297 Fax: 228- 222 575/ 216- 166 • E-mail : dggpf.togo@gmail

Women in Law and Development in Africa Regional Office in West Africa (WILDAF-WA) Boulevard du Haho, Immeuble Maribel en face du Grand Séminaire Jean Paul 2, Quartier Hédzranawoé P.O.Box :7755, Lomé, Togo Tel: (228) 261 2679 • Fax: (228) 261 7390 [email protected]/ww.wildaf-ao.org

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Established in 1986 by the UN General WILDAF is a network for women’s rights, Assembly, UNREC is the UNODA field which promotes and reinforces strategies representative for Africa, working in the UNREC linking rights and development in order to enhance women’s participation and infl uence areas of peace and security, disarmament United Nations Regional Centre and arms control, advocacy and resource for Peace and Disarmament at the national, regional and international mobilisation as well as information, (UNREC) levels. This network is in 22 counties of West, research and publication. P.O.Box : 2705 Lomé, Togo Central, Eastern and Southern Africa.

Focal Point Focal Points Mandate Mandate Kossi Mawuli AGOKLA Lome-Togo Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson 1. Provide substantive support for ini- [email protected] 1. Strengthen capacities of women, and wo- Sub-Regional Coordinator tiatives and other efforts of Member men’s organisations, lawyers as well as ac- ✆ : +228 253 5003 [email protected] States of the African region towards the tors of civil society, on governance; realisation of measures of peace, arms Senegal 2. Advocate and lobby for law reforms, law limitations and disarmament in the re- Mariame Coulibaly adoption and ratification of legal documents gion. WilDDAF/Senegal Presidente and instruments on women’s rights; Cel : +221 77 636 89 84 2. Carry out its programme through the [email protected] 3. Network women’s organisations, and pro- technical advice, publication of studies [email protected] mote experience and best practices sharing. and reports, organisation of seminars Mariame Sarr Traoré and capacity-building seminars and the Gender Affairs Officer S/c SYTO promotion of peace, arms control and Sicap Baobab Avenue Bourguiba, disarmament. villa N° 161 en face du CCF P.O.Box. 12085, Colobane, Dakar-Sénégal Cel:+221 77 128 86 60 [email protected] [email protected]

• Directory of Institutions Working en Peace and Security in West Africa Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa • DCAF Working Group

Working Group on Women,

Centre for Security, Development Peace and Security in West Africa and the Rule of Law (DCAF) DCAF Rue de Chantepoulet 11 P.O. Box : 1360 CH-1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland Presentation

Basing on its overall general mandate of peace and security promotion in West Africa, UNOWA facilitates the promotion and implementation of the resolution 1325 in the sub-region. It is in this context that a training 86 and strategic planning session was organized, from 18 to 22 April 2008, 87 Presentation in collaboration with the UN Department of Political Affairs and UNOWA. Following that training session, several recommendations were made DCAF is an international foundation based in including the establishment of a sub-regional working group to support the Geneva, Switzerland, that was established in 2000 promotion and implementation of the resolution 1325. Thus, the Working upon the initiative of the Swiss Government. As one of the world’s leading institutions in the areas group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa was set up in April of security sector reform and governance (SSR/G), 2009. DCAF aims to reinforce democratic governance and It aims at being an inclusive platform for experience sharing, analysis and increase the accountability of security sector actors. participative evaluation of initiatives and efforts of the sub-region as far as The Centre’s activities include providing SSR/G promoting and implementing resolutions 1325 and 1820. Also, it intends advisory support and practical assistance; sup- to become a meeting and dialogue platform for UN agencies/missions, porting the development of national, regional and ECOWAS, international organizations, research institutions, the West African international norms in the field of SSR/G; conduc- Focal Points civil society organizations, donors and any other organizations having the ting policy-relevant research; developing practical same interests. tools; providing training and capacity building, and supporting states in conducting SSR programmes. Karin GRIMM- Objectives DCAF’s Gender and Security Programme supports Gender and SSR Project the integration of gender aspects into security sector Coordinator The working group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa, aims reform. Phone : +41 741 77 00 to contribute to the harmonization of activities, participate in the definition Fax: +41 22 741 77 05 E-mail: [email protected] of relevant sub-regional strategies, support initiatives by stakeholders and to get fully engaged in the supervision of women’s conditions as well as in Mandate DCAF : gender equity-related issues in the sub-region. Jean Jacques Gacond, 1. Develop gender and SSR (GSSR) research and Deputy Head of Opera- Organisation & Functioning training materials; tions, Africa & Middle East [email protected] Comprised of regional and international organizations, agencies, Community 2. Support institutional, national, regional and institutions, UN, West Africa civil society organizations, the Working Group DCAF/ISSAT : international GSSR policy development; on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa convenes once a month, or Lt. General (ret) Marc Caron, 3. Provide GSSR training and capacity-building; on extraordinary meeting, at the request of a member of the group to debate Deputy Head of DCAF’s In- 4. Conduct national and institutional GSSR ternational Security Sector on themes, current news and any other agenda pertaining to its mandate. assessments; Advisory team (ISSAT) An annual meeting bringing together various peace, security and women’s rights stakeholders is held. 5. Provide technical expertise upon request. [email protected]

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To achieve its objectives, the Working Group on Women, Peace and Security in West Africa has developed an action plan comprising a set of activities in keeping with the following mandate consisting in: 1. Facilitating the harmonization and coordination of initiatives on women, peace and security in West Africa 2. Contributing to the integration of women and girls’ specific needs by the states, political parties, ECOWAS and the United Nations in their policies, programs and reforms 88 3. Promoting policies, initiatives and actions for the eradication of all forms 89 of discrimination, violence and rape against women and girls 4. Promoting policies, actions, initiatives and programs for political representativeness of women, their effective presence in all conflict prevention and peace management initiatives and bodies, and their full mainstreaming into the security sector 5. Contributing to their economic capacity building; providing them with protection and assistance adapted to their conditions whenever necessary 6. Monitoring the implementation of resolutions 1325, 1820 and others, international treaties and instruments intended to promote women’s rights.

Contribute to the mainstreaming of women and young girls’ needs in the reforms and programmes of political parties, ECOWAS, and the United Nations. Promote all policies and, initiatives aiming eradicating all forms of discriminations, violence against women and young girls Promote political, actions, initiatives and programmes involving women representation in political field, conflict prevention, management, and consolidation processes. Contribute to economical empowerment of women, and to provide them assistance.

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