HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says women have contributed significantly to grassroots peacebuilding efforts, yet they remain under acknowledged, under-resourced, and under-represented at official peace tables. Speaking at the launch of Incorporating Local Perspectives into the Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, Friday, Mwiimbu said despite comprising over 50 percent of the population and being most affected by conflict, women were still excluded from peace processes. “Women have contributed significantly to grassroots peacebuilding efforts, yet they remain under acknowledged, under-resourced, and under-represented at official peace tables. At the grassroots level, women advocate for the rights of women and girls, who face barriers in accessing decision-making spaces and influencing policies related to the United Nations Security...

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