Workshop: WomenLead in Promoting Peace and Stability

WomenLead is CEDPA’s (Centre for Development and Population Activities) flagship training program. It builds leadership abilities, technical expertise and program management skills of women dedicated to making a difference on a range of critical issues.<br> <br> WomenLead offers up-to-date technical knowledge and successful approaches for community and civil society participation in reconstructing and revitalizing essential institutions and services; promoting multisectoral alliances and increased accountability; and strengthening women’s participation in political and decision-making processes. It provides improved competencies in leadership, management, fundraising, communications and advocacy. The workshop includes site visits to related programs, NGOs and donors.<br> <br> Major workshop themes include:<br> - <b>Gender and Governance</b>: conduct gender analysis of post-conflict policies, programs and actions; examine and apply tools to address gender dimensions; assess impact of different stages of conflict on women’s lives; explore the role of women in peace building efforts<br> <br> - <b> Contextual Analysis and Advocacy</b>: assess political/policy environments and their impact on social, economic and political programs and participation; understand women’s human rights and international conventions; build advocacy skills; and develop strategies for building networks<br> - <b> The Continuum of Conflict and A Culture of Peace</b>: apply conflict analysis tools and indicators; analyze critical elements of pre-conflict, conflict and post-conflict situations and develop responsive strategies<br> - <b>Management</b>: develop and apply tools and techniques for effective human, financial and other institutional resource management; assess and develop strategies for organizational sustainability<br> - <b> Dimensions of Leadership</b>: identify and strengthen personal and professional leadership traits to build confidence and design and implement institutional, community and national programs<br> - <b>Strategic Communications</b>: understand and apply strategic communication techniques to educate, motivate and mobilize communities, decision makers, and institutions<br> <br> <b>Participants</b>:<br> CEDPA recruits women with a high level of motivation, the ability to articulate their intentions, and a strong desire to make a difference in their communities. This workshop is designed for early and mid-career women from NGOs, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, government, the private sector and political institutions who work in post-conflict reconstruction at community, sub-national or national levels. Fluency in English is required.<br>