#gender-responsive peacebuilding programmes

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Promote and enhance the implementation of gender-responsive peacebuilding programmes through targeted and mainstreaming approaches.

The United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) commissioned this Independent Thematic Review on Gender to contribute to knowledge building and operational learning about peacebuilding practices. It is in an independent review and as such the analysis does not necessarily reflect the views of PBSO or any of the United Nations entities. The author accepts full and final responsibility for the report.

The Terms of Reference for the Review set out two main areas of work (Annex I). The first is an external focus to scope out in the international domain the emerging good practices in implementing what is increasingly termed ‘gender- responsive peacebuilding’. The second area focuses on the PBSO itself and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and its efforts and potential to promote and enhance the implementation of gender-responsive peacebuilding programmes through targeted and mainstreaming approaches.

Independent Thematic Review on Gender and Peacebuilding

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A survey published on Tuesday by the NGO Youth Initiative for Human Rights, YIHR, in Prishtine/Pristina concluded that although the vast majority of country’s youth have no memory of the late-1990s war, “second-hand memories” of it still affect their attitudes toward the events of a quarter-century ago.

The survey highlights differences in responses between Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb youth to the war, the prosecution of war crimes and the role of the young in reconciliation and peace agreements.

The study, “Youth attitudes towards war and war crimes in Kosovo”, focuses on the impact of the war’s memory in Kosovo, examining its influence on political, regional and gender perspectives across different ethnic groups and social categories.

It explores how these attitudes vary, based on factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, settlement type and regional affiliation.

“The report shows that the war’s heritage still affects younger generations, those who have not experienced the war but carry its burden through what we call ‘second hand memory’,” Marigona Shabiu, Director of the YIHR Office in Kosovo, said.

“This study provides a deep analysis on the way how Kosovo youth see war crimes, interethnic relations and the role of justice,” she added.

Bekim Baliqi, a Pristina University professor and author of the report, said respondents to the study included young people aged 18-30 from all of Kosovo’s communities.

“The majority of youth consider that they have general information about the past, and this was important fur us…. But as you can see, the majority of them are informed by their families and the family environment but also by online sources including media,” Baliqi said.

The report says contradictory views of the war and on war memory have diverse impacts on society, and ���can lead to divisions among ethnic groups and victimization”.

“It can also present challenges to efforts for democratisation, reconciliation and to improving inter-ethnic relations. Younger generations are particularly affected by biased narratives of war and war crimes, which they encounter through various means such as narratives, memorials, social media and history textbooks,” the report notes.

It also says that those born in Kosovo in the late-1990s and early 2000s are especially influenced by the war in different ways and their perspectives are shaped not only by public memorialization and narratives but also by family experiences and memories.

“These narratives of past violent events have a dual effect on younger generations: they reinforce ethnic sentiments and political attitudes and provoke distrust towards other ethnic groups. As a result, it becomes very challenging to appropriately address mass atrocities and war crimes, as well as to achieve transitional justice, reconciliation, and peacebuilding,” the report says.

The survey recommends Kosovo authorities to develop a comprehensive strategy for the politics of memory, focusing on war-related events and experiences, and incorporate more inclusive and fact-based educational programmes in schools and universities to ensure students gain a better understanding of the war.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Opportunity at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job Overview Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Kigoma Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.   Job Description The purpose of the M&E Officer position is to support with specific technical competences to project implementation. M&E Officer provide technical assistant to in-country staff pertaining to M&E and build capacity in the country mission by identifying and supporting the implementation of effective, cost efficient and meaningful M&E systems.   Responsibilities Generic responsibilities Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to Balance score card and M&E minimum standards Provide updates and verification of status reports Ensure proper filing of documents and reports Promote and share ideas for improvement of the programme Assist in development of data collection tools and support programs in needs assessment, baseline assessment, outcome monitoring and evaluation of the on-going projects. Assist in data management, entry and analysis. Conduct routine monitoring and follow-up of project activities Responsible for data collection, management/protection, analysis, visualization including mapping of NRC’s interventions for all the projects. Work closely with the program teams; ensuring data use and learning throughout the project cycle management processes. Ensure that Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism for NRC/staff accountability is in place and utilized. Supporting with verification of projects supporting documents and programme reports Other activities agreed and discussed with M&E and WASH Coordinators Qualifications University degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems Management, or related qualification. Additional training in M&E and data management is an added advantage. At least 3 years of experience in an NGO preferably in humanitarian setting. Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, mainly communities effectively. Ability to receive and handle confidential and sensitive information (highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential) At least 2 years’ experience in map designing, using QGIS on any other software Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Data analysis skills both qualitative and quantitative About Us The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability. About the Team NORCAP solves key challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, in order to better protect vulnerable people’s lives and rights. We build partnerships and projects with national and international organisations and stakeholders. Skilled NORCAP experts contribute to developing partners’ capacity – to identify and address challenges, improve collaboration and encourage new and innovative approaches. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Read the full article

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Statement on International Women’s Day - 8 March 2022

The world wants an end to the tremendous human suffering in Ukraine, with millions of Ukrainians displaced by the conflict. The situation jeopardizes the safety of all Ukrainians and, as with other conflicts in other parts of the world, puts women and girls in particular at increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence, especially those who are refugees or otherwise displaced from their homes. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined the UN-system wide response to support those affected by the conflict, both inside Ukraine and in the neighbouring countries receiving refugees. In Ukraine, as with many other crisis and conflict contexts, from Afghanistan and the Sahel to Myanmar and Yemen -- increasing the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peacemaking, conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts is crucial to find lasting solutions.

This approach also holds true when it comes to tackling climate change and environmental degradation; and boosting disaster risk reduction -- the theme of this year's Commission on the Status of Women. Women play a crucial role in the climate and environmental sectors, and they are often leading frontline natural resource management strategies. This makes them well-placed to identify and implement effective and sustainable solutions. Yet environmental degradation and increased competition over scarce resources are exacerbating the risk of gender-based violence while women environmental human rights defenders, including indigenous women, often face threats and violence. UNDP and the University of Pittsburgh's Global Report on Gender Equality in Public Administration shows that even though women are disproportionately impacted by the climate and environmental crises, they are still hitting a glass ceiling that stops them from advancing to the highest levels of leadership in environmental protection and climate action. Women's participation in ministries of environmental protection averages 33% globally, for instance, and parity in decision-making on these critical issues is exceptionally rare.

Yet change is possible. UNDP's Climate Promise is currently assisting 120 countries to enhance their climate pledges, known as National Determined Contributions (NDCs). These NDCs are important vehicles for advancing not only sustainable development but also gender equality. Globally, over 110,000 people have engaged in NDC stakeholder consultations and women are leading the process in many cases. 96% of second-generation NDCs supported under the Climate Promise include references to gender compared to 48% of first-generation NDCs. Or look to the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition, co-led by UNDP and a consortium of partners. It aims to accelerate progress on climate justice and gender equality over the next five years. We need to build on such efforts to advance more ambitious gender-responsive environmental and climate agendas. In particular, they must take the unique needs and perspectives of women into account and actively promote women's participation and leadership. They must also make climate and environmental finance work for women. Driving forward this change can have a ripple effect. Research shows, for instance, that countries with a high representation of women in parliament are more likely to ratify the international environment treaties that the world now needs.

Guided by the Global Goals, our new Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and our upcoming Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025, UNDP will continue its steadfast efforts to realise #GenerationEquality. UNDP itself is changing and has now achieved a 50-50 balance in our workforce. We know that a sustainable, green, and equal future for all is simply *not possible*without gender equality. Informed by data and analytics provided by resources such as the COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker, countries must now put women and girls -- and their needs -- at the centre of the growing green recovery. That includes new policy measures that address women's economic and social security including unpaid care work, the labour market, violence against women, and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on women and girls. This much is clear: creating a more equal world today will set the conditions for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Achim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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Statement on International Women’s Day - 8 March 2022

The world wants an end to the tremendous human suffering in Ukraine, with millions of Ukrainians displaced by the conflict. The situation jeopardizes the safety of all Ukrainians and, as with other conflicts in other parts of the world, puts women and girls in particular at increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence, especially those who are refugees or otherwise displaced from their homes. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has joined the UN-system wide response to support those affected by the conflict, both inside Ukraine and in the neighbouring countries receiving refugees. In Ukraine, as with many other crisis and conflict contexts, from Afghanistan and the Sahel to Myanmar and Yemen -- increasing the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peacemaking, conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts is crucial to find lasting solutions.ฟรีเครดิต

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New UNDP resident representative to PH assumes role

#PHnews: New UNDP resident representative to PH assumes role

MANILA – The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) newly appointed representative to the Philippines, Selva Ramachandran, presented his letter of credence to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday.

During their virtual meeting, Locsin recognized UNDP’s work in complementing the Philippine government’s response and recovery work in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

He also extended his gratitude for UNDP’s assistance to the government in the capture and analysis of data for well-informed policy and decision-making in response to the pandemic.

In turn, Ramachandran reiterated UNDP’s steadfast commitment to supporting Manila in effectively managing the pandemic and laying the foundations for an inclusive recovery by building capacity for anticipatory governance and resilience, especially in geographically-isolated and disadvantaged areas.

He also highlighted the importance of digitalization and green solutions in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Ramachandran, a Malaysian national, is a seasoned development practitioner with more than 27 years in the development sector.

Before his new appointment, he served as resident representative and country director of UNDP Sudan from 2015 to 2020.

 He also served as country director of UNDP Libya, chief of North-East Asia and Mekong Division, Regional Bureau of Asia and the Pacific, New York, and country director of UNDP Yemen.

With global experience spanning from South and East Asia, the Pacific, and Central Asia to the Arab states and North America, the UNDP Philippines said Ramachandran brings expertise in the areas of poverty alleviation and sustainable development, governance and rule of law, social inclusion, gender equality, peacebuilding, disarmament, and climate change, among others. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "New UNDP resident representative to PH assumes role." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1120173 (accessed October 30, 2020 at 03:37AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "New UNDP resident representative to PH assumes role." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1120173 (archived).

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Educating civic responsibility in a polarised world

25 April 2019

I joined Protection Approaches as the Education Officer in March, moving to London from Brussels just days before the UK was scheduled to leave the European Union. In a period when it feels as if polarisation is increasing around the world, I will be developing our education program which aims to promote positive school cultures that foster tolerance and respect. This involves facilitating workshops that engage young people in challenging but constructive discussions about our collective responsibility to stand up to prejudice. It also includes bringing evidence of best practice to policy makers. As I begin my new role at Protection Approaches, this is a critical moment to step back and reflect on the part that schools can play in bridging communities.

Peace education is often thought of as something that happens outside of Europe or the West. Having recently moved to the UK from Belgium and as a Dutch-American citizen, I am deeply concerned about the worsening divisions in all these countries. Digital platforms have enabled people to raise their voices about civic causes and to communicate solidarity – but have also bolstered disinformation. Public debate is increasingly divisive, undermining civility, nuance, and respect for alternative views. Consequences of these negative trends are being felt by marginalised communities, as shown in Protection Approaches’ recent report ‘A Gathering Storm.’

There is a strong need – for all of us – to be effective communicators, critical thinkers, and empathetic citizens. These skills are part of peace education, an approach to teaching and learning supported by communities in the UK and around the world. The 2018 Peace Perceptions Poll by International Alert, the British Council, and RIWI found that ‘teaching tolerance, peace and conflict resolution in schools’ was the second most popular response for what governments should spend on to support peace. Working with communities in the UK, Protection Approaches has found that many people recommend school-based and informal education to engage young people with the causes of and solutions to prejudice and marginalisation, as documented in ‘Prejudice and Us.’

Education has long been recognised as a transformative process that can help build inclusive societies, and I have seen evidence of this first-hand. In 2013, I co-founded the Mostar Summer Youth Programme, a summer school in Bosnia-Herzegovina that challenges young people to think critically about social concerns and to actively engage in their local communities. Before joining Protection Approaches, I worked for the Quaker Council for European Affairs in Brussels where I wrote the report ‘Peace Education: Making the Case’ which shows that peace education is relevant today and can be applied to any context, be it teaching negotiation skills in Belgium or training teachers in nonviolent education in Yemen. These experiences have made it clear that education programs can foster meaningful interactions and create safe spaces for discussions about sensitive topics.

At Protection Approaches, I am looking forward to bringing my background in peacebuilding and research to promote positive school cultures that nurture civic responsibility and global citizenship in the UK. Happily, this kind of work is once again on the global agenda. In 2015, the UN adopted Agenda 2030 including Sustainable Development Goal 4.7 which calls for education for sustainable development through ‘human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity.’ Now countries around the world have the responsibility to uphold this commitment to education for peace. In the UK, Protection Approaches is working with policymakers, communities and schools to promote our civic responsibility to stand up against discrimination and hate. I believe that it is exactly this kind of approach – action at global and local levels – that will enable long-term change.

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Country Manager - Nigeria #Vacancy

Country Manager - Nigeria

Based: Abuja, Nigeria

International Alert is looking for an exceptional peacebuilding professional to lead its Nigeria country programme.

Based in Abuja, you will lead and develop our peacebuilding work in Nigeria, including developing strategic priorities and ensuring these are reflected in programming plans; managing the country programme, supervising partners and ensuring quality control of our peacebuilding outcomes. You will be managing current initiatives, in the area of post-conflict recovery and reintegration, gender and conflict sensitivity.

Our methodology is based on long-term engagement in conflict-affected regions. You will be required to develop a clear strategy that can be sustained over time and makes reference to the wider West Africa/Sahel region.

With a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, you will have substantial experience in peacebuilding. You will be an experienced manager capable of, among other responsibilities, commissioning, supervising and ultimately delivering research outputs and data from programme monitoring. You will have an eye for detail in project management and enjoy working in a diverse team.

The above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, see the job description.

To apply, please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both of which can be found under ‘Downloads’) to jobs@international-alert.org. Indicate in the email subject what job you are applying for.

Closing date: Friday 10 March 2017 at 5pm UK time.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.  Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

Click to download International Alert's full job description

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UNDP/Ukraine seeking Proposals from NGOs or CSOs

UNDP/Ukraine seeking Proposals from NGOs or CSOs

Deadline: 25-Dec-20 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the present Call for Proposal for Engaging an NGO/CSO as a Responsible Party for managing small grants programme on the issues of community development and security initiatives, social cohesion, social integration, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, gender equality and GBV prevention, community policing, promotion…