Mentoring Women Leaders: IGAD Leadership Academy Launches Regional Training for Peace and Leadership

Nov 18, 2024 | IGAD
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18 November 2024 (MOMBASA, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Leadership Academy (ILA), has launched a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop under the theme “Mentoring Young Women for Leadership and Resilient Peace.” The workshop aims to empower young women leaders across IGAD member states to strengthen their roles in governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.

The initiative aligns with IGAD’s overarching goal of achieving peace, prosperity, and regional integration. Recognising the low representation of women in leadership within the region, the training programme underscores the importance of including women in decision-making and peace processes, addressing critical gaps in leadership and governance.