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CEDPA is pleased
to announce the second in its WomenLead
workshop series
WomenLead
in Promoting Peace and Stability
October
23 – November 17, 2006
WomenLead in Promoting Peace and
Stability
strengthens the technical expertise, leadership abilities and program management
skills of women working
to transform post-conflict societies. When countries emerge from conflict,
there is a window of opportunity to advance women’s leadership,
foster democratic
culture and create new policy frameworks, governing structures and institutions.
Enhancing the leadership, management and advocacy skills of women ensures that
they are able to
effectively participate in and shape peace processes and post-conflict
reconstruction. Their involvement
improves stability, ensures accountability and fosters government inclusiveness.
Participants
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CEDPA recruits women with a
high level of motivation, the ability to articulate their intentions, and
a strong desire to make a difference in
their communities. This workshop is designed for early and mid-career
women from NGOs, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, government, the
private sector and political institutions who work in post-conflict
reconstruction at community, sub-national or national levels. Fluency in English is
required.
Overview
~ CEDPA
provides a supportive and participatory learning environment for south-south
exchange of best practices and experiences, technical depth, strategy
development and skill building.
WomenLead offers up-to-date technical knowledge and
highlights successful approaches for
community and civil society participation in reconstructing and revitalizing
essential institutions and services; promoting multisectoral alliances and
increased accountability; and strengthening women’s participation in political
and decision-making processes. Improved competencies in leadership, management,
fundraising, communications and advocacy prepare workshop participants to assume
increased responsibility and accountability at individual, organizational and
community levels. The workshop includes site visits to related programs, NGOs
and donors. Major workshop themes
include:
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Gender and Governance ~ conduct gender analysis of post-conflict policies, programs and actions; examine and apply tools to address gender dimensions; assess impact of different stages of conflict on women’s lives; explore the role of women in peace building efforts |
Contextual Analysis and Advocacy ~ assess political/policy environments and their impact on social, economic and political programs and participation; understand women’s human rights and international conventions; build advocacy skills; and develop strategies for building networks |
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The Continuum of Conflict and A Culture of Peace ~ apply conflict analysis tools and indicators; analyze critical elements of pre-conflict, conflict and post-conflict situations and develop responsive strategies |
Management ~ develop and apply tools and techniques for effective human, financial and other institutional resource management; assess and develop strategies for organizational sustainability |
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Dimensions of Leadership ~ identify and strengthen personal and professional leadership traits to build confidence and design and implement institutional, community and national programs |
Strategic Communications ~ understand and apply strategic communication techniques to educate, motivate and mobilize communities, decision makers, and institutions |
Expected
Outcomes ~
WomenLead
alumni
leave with increased self-confidence and heightened awareness
of their own leadership styles and management skills; tools for improved program
design, monitoring and evaluation, and community participation; effective
approaches for reconstruction; strategies for organizational sustainability;
linkages with donors, networks, partners and CEDPA staff and alumni; and
effective management, communication, advocacy and fundraising
skills.
Post-Workshop
Support ~
CEDPA
is committed to supporting its alumni as they move beyond the workshop setting
and begin to apply lessons learned within their communities. Toward the end of each workshop,
participants will design and present action plans for personal, institutional,
and community level change initiatives. In addition, CEDPA cultivates an
on-going relationship with alumni through its global alumni network, coaching
and mentoring, training consultancies and advocacy activities at local, regional
and international levels.