Safeguarding the rights of children
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The AU considers the rights, protection and welfare of children integral to its overall agenda for sustainable peace and security in Africa. To ensure the realization of the rights, protection and welfare of girls and boys, the AU has put in place; laws, policies, mechanisms and tools that if properly implemented will make Africa fit for its children. Conflict impacts on children differently and disproportionately which calls for deliberate measures to ensure that child protection is integrated into all African Union (AU) Peace Support Operations’ (PSOs) mandates, policies and programs.
EASF High-Level Meeting Forging New Partnerships
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The EASF high-level Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 2023 at the Holiday Inn Hotel, in Nairobi. Ambassadors from various countries, Diplomatic Corps and Representative of different International Organizations attended the Meeting.
EASF at the consultative meeting of the Peace and Security Council
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The third consultative meeting of the Peace and Security Council and Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms was held in Bujumbura, Burundi. The EASF Director Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema also attended the meeting, which was aimed at providing a platform for member states to engage in dialogue and collaboration on matters related to peace and security in the region.
EASF Participates in CE-WARN Book Launch
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The EASF Director, Brig (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema led an EASF delegation to participate in launching CEWARN’s latest book titled, 'Conflict Prevention in the Horn- CEWARN’s Journey'.
Promoting Civil Society Engagement in Peace and Security
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Members of various youth Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Rwanda National Youth Council are attending a sharing of experience workshop as part of the EASF’s programme involving Non-State actors in peace processes. Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, the Minister of Youth officially opened the Workshop at the La Palisse Hotel in Rwanda.
Integrated Mission Support Course kicks off
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The Integrated Mission Support Course was officially opened today Monday 10th July 2023 in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The course brings together representatives from Member States and EASF staff to be trained in Mission support and Management. It will run from 10th – 20th July 2023.
The Course was officially opened by Dr Mekonin Abebe from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Defence Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation General Directorate.
EASF Launches Voluntary Work in Musasa Refugee Camp, Burundi
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The Eastern Africa Standby Force has launched the cross border initiative which will include both a youth seminar and community work in a refugee camp in Ngozi, in Burundi. The event was officially opened by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Eastern Africa Community Severin Mbarubukeye. The project will include construction of a basketball court, setting up of a socio economic club, training of peer counselors in the Musasa refugee camp.
Cabinet Secretary of Defence Meets EASF Delegation
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The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of Defence and Security of EASF Member States and Cabinet Secretary of Defence, Republic of Kenya, Hon Aden Bare Duale, met with the EASF Director, Brig Gen Paul Kahuria Njema and his delegation on Tuesday June 6, 2023 at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Integrated Mission Planning Course Starts in Uganda
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The Eastern African Standby Force launched its Integrated Mission Planning Course (IMPC) at the United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda on 22nd May 2023.
New Director Joins EASF
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EASF has received a new Director, Brig Paul Kahuria Njema, who takes over from Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa who has served as EASF’s Director from 2020. The handover ceremony took place at the EASF Secretariat in Karen Nairobi on 19th May 2023 and was attended by among others, the Chairperson of Friends of EASF, the EASF management team and EASF staff.