Women-led peace and security across Nigeria

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What we do

Seven priorities. One shared purpose.

We strengthen women’s leadership across the connected systems that shape peace, security, opportunity and community resilience.

01

Women’s Leadership & Participation

Strengthening women’s meaningful participation in peace, security and governance.

How we do it

  • Leadership and advocacy learning
  • Mentorship and peer exchange
  • Pathways into public decision-making

What success looks like

Women taking documented roles in peace and governance processes.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

02

Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention

Supporting women-led dialogue, mediation, reconciliation and conflict prevention.

How we do it

  • Community dialogue and mediation
  • Conflict-sensitive convening
  • Reconciliation and social cohesion support

What success looks like

Women-led prevention or mediation actions completed with community participation.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

03

Early Warning & Community Intelligence

Using trusted grassroots networks to identify risks and strengthen preventive responses.

How we do it

  • Safe community observation networks
  • Responsible information pathways
  • Referral and preventive response coordination

What success looks like

Verified concerns referred safely through agreed response channels.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

04

Economic Empowerment & Resilience

Advancing livelihoods and financial inclusion to reduce vulnerability and build resilience.

How we do it

  • Enterprise and livelihood skills
  • Financial inclusion connections
  • Resilience planning for women-led households

What success looks like

Participants applying new livelihood or financial resilience practices.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

05

Youth & Emerging Women Leaders

Nurturing the next generation through mentorship, networks and meaningful engagement.

How we do it

  • Intergenerational mentorship
  • Practical leadership development
  • Youth participation opportunities

What success looks like

Emerging women leaders progressing through supported leadership pathways.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

06

Partnerships & Policy Engagement

Connecting women-led initiatives with institutions to advance practical solutions.

How we do it

  • Multi-stakeholder convening
  • Evidence-informed policy dialogue
  • Institutional partnership building

What success looks like

Policy or institutional processes meaningfully including women-led perspectives.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

07

Technology & Innovation

Exploring responsible digital tools for security, communication and participation.

How we do it

  • Digital inclusion and literacy
  • Responsible technology pilots
  • Privacy and safety-by-design practices

What success looks like

Women safely using relevant digital tools to communicate or participate.

Indicator framework pending WOPSI validation.

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Turn shared commitment into practical action.

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