advocacy for women in peace and security Africa ( AWAPSA) is a community based organization in Mombasa promoting women and girls peace and security

Joined September 2017
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🌙✨ Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed and peaceful Eid al-Adha! May Allah accept your prayers and sacrifices, shower you with mercy, happiness, and good health, and fill your homes with love and joy. Eid Mubarak to you and your families! 🤲🏽🐐🌙
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AWAPSA embraces the SCLR approach, empowering communities through co-designed workshops to build resilience, economic opportunities, and sustainable livelihoods. Leading with dignity, independence & purpose. Supported by @whatthewomensay #AWAPSA #SCLR #ResilientCommunities
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
Calling private sector champions for women’s empowerment. Apply for the Princess Sabeeka Global Award and showcase your impact in advancing women’s rights, justice and opportunities. More information: survey.sogolytics.com/survey… 👉 womenglobalaward.org/
Are you driving real change for women and girls? Apply for the Individual Champion Award. Winner receives USD 100,000 😃🙌🙌 Learn more: womenglobalaward.org/ #Deadline - 20 March 2026
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AWAPSA joined Mombasa & Malindi peace champions at Maono Hub for a peer-to-peer session on data governance & protection. Sharing insights strengthened responsible data practices & highlighted the power of peer learning in safeguarding communities. #DataGovernance #Peacebuilding
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💜 International Women’s Day 2026 Theme: #GiveToGain When we invest in women through mentorship, shared opportunities, and inclusive spaces, communities grow stronger and more peaceful. Together, let’s empower women and transform communities. #IWD2026 #GenderEquality 🌍✨
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🌍💚 AWAPSA joined women leaders & activists in Nairobi at the Tea & Feminist Dialogue hosted by @NobelWomen. We shared strategies, mentorship & inspiration for women-led #ClimateAction. Lessons from Nobel laureates Gbowee, Ebadi & Matviichuk guided us! #ClimateJustice #WomenLead
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Honored to attend the Women in Leadership Reception hosted by Dr Ed Barnett and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh ahead of #IWD2026. Proud that AWAPSA was represented by ED Lilian Ngige, reaffirming our commitment to advancing Women, Peace & Security in 🇰🇪.#WPS
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
FGM is a violation of rights, a threat to girls’ health, and a barrier to equality. On this International Day of Zero Tolerance, the Commission calls for urgent, collective action to end this practice. #ZeroToleranceToFGM Read our full statement: #EndFGM together @AFGMBoard @StandardKenya @Eastleighvoice @NationAfrica @GhettoRadio895 @CapitalFMKenya @citizentvkenya
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
“It is difficult to assert that there is justice, peace, and democracy unless women are empowered to leadership positions.” – Sahle-Work Zewde. In the spirit of this powerful reminder, we are gearing up for CSW70 under the theme “Centring Justice, Ensuring Equality for African Women and Girls,”⚖️✨ Join us on 🗓️Thursday, 5th February 2026 from ⏰2:00–3:30 PM EAT for an engaging #CSW70 Information Sharing Session! We’ll be holding discussions on how we can dismantle barriers and ensure our voices aren't just heard, but lead the way in New York and beyond! ✊🏾🔥 Don't miss out on the strategy, the solidarity, and the sisterhood. Click link to register! 🔗➡️ bit.ly/4a0dt3P #CSW70
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
#Kenya: @Awapsa1 is redefining #GBV prevention by putting men at the center of the conversation. During the #16DaysofActivism, they opened space for men & boys to speak & step up as partners in challenging harmful norms & driving real, lasting change. 🤝
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Happy holidays to you All
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Engaging Men is not optional — it’s essential. Including men in GBV prevention is a game-changer. During #16DaysOfActivism 2025, we opened the space to Men & Boys, and stakeholders discussed men’s issues and their vital role in ending GBV.#EndGBV #Men4Change
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Proudly kicking off the #16DaysOfActivism2025 in Mombasa! AWAPSA joined government, Judiciary, security agencies, Kenya Red Cross & CSOs in a vibrant procession to stand united against digital violence and all forms of GBV #StopTFGBV #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism2025
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Save the Date ✨ Unite to End Digital Violence ✨ #EndDigitalViolence | #16DaysOfActivism Every woman & girl deserves safe digital spaces. Let’s strengthen safety, amplify survivor voices, & stop online abuse before it starts. 💛 #TFGBV #DigitalSafety #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
#Kenya: @Awapsa1 marked 5 yrs of #SheBuildsPeace campaign with a powerful stakeholder forum - “Protecting & Recognizing Women Peacebuilders.”They united voices against #GBV & femicide, strengthening safety & support for women leaders. 🤝🗣️
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
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📢 Exciting News! 🇰🇪🇪🇺 This week, FEMNET, in partnership with @SDGsKenyaForum and @WECF_INT, with support from the @EUinKenya will hold the inaugural EU - Kenya Civil Society Forum 🎉 on 🗓️ Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the 📍 Kenya School of Government. The forum, under the theme; “ Inclusive Dialogue, Collective Action For Transformative Action in Kenya” seeks to strengthen collaboration, assess progress on shared priorities, and advance inclusive participation and engagement particularly for youth, women, and marginalized communities across all six regional blocs in Kenya. You're welcome to follow and be part of the conversation live online via this link: 🔗 ➡️ bit.ly/49gKiLn #EUKeCSOForum #InclusiveStructuredDialogues
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
The two-day event brought together government, partners, and women peacebuilders to advance Kenya’s WPS agenda. Key sessions spotlighted: 🌿 Climate change & environmental security 🌍 Cross-border peace initiatives 💻 Technology-facilitated #GBV Women peacebuilders 💪 #ICYMI
Kick Off - Day 2 at the #KNAPIII Launch & #1325at25 Across Kenya’s borderlands, women are building bridges - mediating disputes, fostering cross-border cooperation & leading community strategies that counter threats and violent extremism. Their leadership secures peace for all.
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ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN IN PEACE AND SECURITY AFRICA retweeted
We have officially launched Kenya's 3rd Women, Peace and Security Action Plan, aligning with the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.😎 ✨✳️ Access the document on the link: africa.unwomen.org/en/digita… #UNSCR #GenderEquality africa.unwomen.org/en/where-…
United Nations Security Council Resolution #1325, reaffirms the role of women as agents of change, leaders of dialogue, and builders of lasting peace, reminding us that security is only real when everyone is included.” — Amb. Romy Tincopa, @embassyofperu #WPS #KNAPIII #SDGs
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@AWAPSA_KE — From NAP I & II to #KNAPIII, the commitment to women’s leadership in peace and security grows stronger. Let’s unite for impactful implementation across Kenya. #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding
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@AWAPSA_KE — From NAP I & II to #KNAPIII, the commitment to women’s leadership in peace and security grows stronger. Let’s unite for impactful implementation across Kenya. #WPS #GenderEquality #Peacebuilding
We have officially launched Kenya's 3rd Women, Peace and Security Action Plan, aligning with the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.😎 ✨✳️ Access the document on the link: africa.unwomen.org/en/digita… #UNSCR #GenderEquality africa.unwomen.org/en/where-…
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