IPSTC AND EMP-ABB SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

IPSTC and Alioune Blondin BEYE Peacekeeping School EmpabbBamako established a collaborative partnership under the leadership of IPSTC's Director, Brigadier Joyce C Sitienei, and EMP-ABB's Director General, Colonel Souleymane Sangare. A significant milestone in this partnership was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
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The primary objective of this MOU is to foster cooperation between the two institutions in various areas of mutual interest, all aimed at promoting peace and stability in the African continent.
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During the delegation visit from EMP-ABB, they were provided with comprehensive insights into IPSTC's functioning, including its diverse range of courses, research initiatives, and the HPSS (Humanitarian Peace Support School).
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Overall, this partnership seeks to enhance the capabilities and knowledge-sharing between IPSTC and EMP-ABB to further their shared mission of advancing peacekeeping efforts across the continent.

VISIT BY THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO THE AFRICAN UNION

At our headquarters in Karen, we were pleased to receive the Japanese Ambassador to the African Union, His Excellency Horiuchi Toshishiko.
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The ambassador got acquainted with the Centre and was briefed on the longstanding productive partnership we have had with Japan. Through their support, we have been able to run several projects on the thematic areas of women peace and security, disaster risk reduction, maritime security, among several others.
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He went on to express his immense pleasure with our Centre for being alive to matters of climate change, mental health, and gender mainstreaming.
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His maiden visit culminated with our customary tree-planting session, after which he was gifted with mementos.

VISIT BY THE AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR FOR GENDER AND EQUALITY

Her Excellency the Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, Amb. Stephanie Copus Campbell, paid a visit to our Center's headquarters in Karen.
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In a spirited effort to continue creating more avenues for women peacekeepers to contribute meaningfully toward peace and security, deliberative discussions were held.
 
In her remarks, Maj Gen Fatuma Ahmed highlighted the importance of synergy and commitment of different stakeholders towards enhancing female participation in defence forces.
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Shared during the meeting were best practices utilized by the Kenyan and Australian Defence Forces, on how to build the capacity of women in peace support operations
enhancing inclusion and meaningful participation of women in defence forces.
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