Violence Against Women
Participants to the Command Post Exercise (CPX) codenamed "Africa Unite" Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in a group photo with Officials after opening ceremony, Kigali.
The Command Post Exercise (CPX) codenamed "Africa Unite" Ending Violence Against Women and Girls kicked off today in Kigali. Representatives of Security Organs from 37 African countries convened at Rwanda National Police where they are going to exercise on how to fight Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) both at home and during Peace Support Operations during conflict situations.
While opening the training the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba recalled that VAWG is a "serious problem and global phenomenon" that need joint strategies to deal with. He said that there is a need to harmonise the training for a common approach to end VAWG. Gen Nyamvumba said that this training will enhance capabilities for Security Organs across Africa in responding to the VAWG both at home and during Peace Support Operations.
One UN Rwanda Resident coordinator, Mr. Lamin Momodou Manneh appreciated the broad participation of Africa Security Organs to the Command Post Exercise and said that it is a positive sign that African Continent is rising towards ending the VAWG. He appreciated the Government of Rwanda in particular for commitment on gender equality and promotion of women and girls.
Mr. Lamin was hopeful that the CPX "Africa Unite" will increase knowledge for Security Organs and will help come up with innovative strategies and best practices to contain the VAWG.
The CPX "Africa Unite" will run from 8-12 July.
