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The Regional Women Ammunition Technical Experts (RWATE) Course, sponsored by the Government of Austria, is a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening womenβs leadership and technical capacity in ammunition management across the region. The course provides a critical platform for empowering women professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to contribute effectively to safe and secure ammunition management in support of peace and security operations.
Bringing together participants from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia, Somalia, Tanzania, and South Africa, the two-week course fosters regional cooperation and peer learning among women practitioners. Through intensive hands-on training, practical exercises, and structured knowledge exchange, participants enhance their technical expertise while building strong professional networks that extend beyond national borders.
The event, graced by the Austrian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Christian Fellner, highlights the Government of Austriaβs continued commitment to advancing gender equality, capacity building, and sustainable peace and security initiatives in the region. His engagement underscores the importance of investing in women as key actors in technical and security-related fields.
The course represents a significant step toward building safer, more resilient, and inclusive communities. By empowering women as ammunition technical experts, the initiative not only addresses critical security needs but also reinforces the essential role of women in shaping sustainable peace and security outcomes across the region.
