The aim of IGAD policies on migration, particularly the IGAD RMPF, is to ensure migration is voluntary and legal through methods that respect the human rights of migrants and collaboration among actors, including migrants, countries of origin, transit, and destination.

The ECOWAS Disaster Risk Reduction Gender Strategy and Action Plan is an essential tool that aims to help member states build resilience to natural hazards that is inclusive of all segments of society. The Action Plan builds on the DRM...

Provides a review of publications addressing the intersection between gender-based violence and HIV. It contains a review of key studies and academic reports. 

The SADC Gender-responsive Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and Plan of Action: “Prevent Risk Creationand Reduce Existing Risks for Women, Men, Girls and Boys” 2020-2030 (GRDP) is designed to enhanceregional capacities for gender-responsive disaster risk prevention, management and coordination in supportof...

This is part of the the  pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region serves as a legal framework and an agenda of the ICGLR with the aim of creating the conditions for security, stability and development...

The strategy was developed to build awareness, expression of commitment; increase public dialogue, or take specific actions such as fundraising or promoting legislative amendments in order to ensure higher representation of Women in Decision Making positions

The ICGLR Regional Action Plan (ICGLR-RAP) is an additional milestone on this essentialjourney of resolution 1325 to ensure the region is free of violence against women and capable of deliveringsustainable peace to its people.

This Gender Strategy for the period 2016-2020, is based on the premise and realization that gender equality and Women’s Empowerment are fundamental prerequisites for the region’s and indeed Africa’s socio-economic and political transformation. The strategy is also informed by the...

The Parliament has a crucial role to play in contributing to the development processes and addressing critical issues that affect its constituents. The Parliament has an important role to play in recognizing and enforcing gender-based laws such as CEDAW, UNSCR...

The Protocol recognizes all forms of sexual violence identified in recent international law definitions as crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes. In this protocol, Member States guarantee that sexual violence shall be punishable in times of peace and in...