The West Africa Network for Peace-Building, WANEP says women’s involvement in peace-building and security is necessary in Nigeria, as conflicts resolution is collective responsibility.
The group’s National Coordinator, Bridget Osakwe, stated this at a Media Round-table on United Nations Security Council Resolution and Women in Peace and Society, WPS in Abuja.
Osakwe said although Nigeria adopted the Council’s resolution, which re-affirms the important role of women in prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace building among others, its implementation has been slow.
She said involvement of women in peace and security building is necessary for a balanced outcome, because they are the most hit in crisis situations. She noted that women are good in mediation, as they could negotiate at all levels from grassroots to national level.
According to Osakwe, the event has come at a time when it is important for Nigerians to raise their voices and amplify women voices in peace and security.
