Conflict transformation, fight against terrorism and violent extremism

Women and young people from Liptako – Gourma share experiences and good practices

The “Alioune Blondin Bèye” Peacekeeping School, with technical and financial support from Japan, organized an international seminar entitled: “Conflict transformation initiatives and the fight against terrorism and violent extremism: experiences and good practices of women and young people in Liptako-Gourma ”. The event, which opened on October 26 in Bamako, will continue until Wednesday October 28, 2020.
At the opening, the Minister for the Promotion of Women, Children and the Family, Ms. Bouaré Bintou Founè Samaké, greeted the School of Peacekeeping, and its financial partner Japan, for the organization of this international seminar, the themes of which fit perfectly, with the concerns of the moment, in our common space, the Liptako Gourma.
“As you know, the border region between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, also known as Liptako-Gourma, has been plagued by a climate of insecurity and violence since 2012. The fragility of this space draws on its roots in a breeding ground of socio-economic vulnerabilities ”stated Minister Bouaré. Before saying that in this context, women and young people have a preponderant role to play for the return of peace and social cohesion. This role appears today as essential, even vital.
According to her, "if it is true that communities suffer the consequences of armed conflicts and terrorism, it is just as true that women and young people are particularly the most affected, because of their place in society. and their vulnerability ”.
Previously, the director of the Alioune Blondin Bèye School of Peacekeeping in Bamako, Mody Berethé, said that the border region between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is facing a multifaceted crisis. Which, according to him, is caused by violent extremism, transnational organized crime and inter-community conflicts.

"The prevention of these scourges remains the best parameter of peace and development, which are interdependent and together constitute essential conditions for stability and sustainable socio-economic development," said Director Mody Berethe.
The Japanese Ambassador at the ceremony, Daisuke Kuroki, recalled that this seminar is part of the project "Support for the school of peacekeeping-Alioune Blondin Bèye to support peace in Mali and in Liptako-Gourma ". This project, funded to the tune of 131,5 million CFA francs, aims to develop a framework for sharing best practices and experiences between security actors and to coordinate stabilization mechanisms, actions and initiatives.
Remember that the meeting brings together around fifty participants, mainly women and young people from Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. Among other countries that are suffering the consequences of this insecurity that is rife in border areas plagued by jihadist attacks and a risk of inter-community conflicts. The “Alioune Blondin Bèye” Peacekeeping School, with technical and financial support from Japan, organized an international seminar entitled: “Conflict transformation initiatives and the fight against terrorism and violent extremism: experiences and good practices of women and young people in Liptako-Gourma ”. The event, which opened on October 26 in Bamako, will continue until Wednesday October 28, 2020.

At the opening, the Minister for the Promotion of Women, Children and the Family, Ms. Bouaré Bintou Founè Samaké, greeted the School of Peacekeeping, and its financial partner Japan, for the organization of this international seminar, the themes of which fit perfectly, with the concerns of the moment, in our common space, the Liptako Gourma.
“As you know, the border region between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, also known as Liptako-Gourma, has been plagued by a climate of insecurity and violence since 2012. The fragility of this space draws on its roots in a breeding ground of socio-economic vulnerabilities ”stated Minister Bouaré. Before saying that in this context, women and young people have a preponderant role to play for the return of peace and social cohesion. This role appears today as essential, even vital.
According to her, "if it is true that communities suffer the consequences of armed conflicts and terrorism, it is just as true that women and young people are particularly the most affected, because of their place in society. and their vulnerability ”.
Previously, the director of the Alioune Blondin Bèye School of Peacekeeping in Bamako, Mody Berethé, had said that the border region between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is facing a multifaceted crisis. Which, according to him, is caused by violent extremism, transnational organized crime and inter-communal conflicts. “The prevention of these scourges remains the best parameter of peace and development, which are interdependent and together constitute essential conditions for stability and sustainable socio-economic development,” said Director Mody Berethe.
The Japanese Ambassador at the ceremony, Daisuke Kuroki, recalled that this seminar is part of the project "Support for the school of peacekeeping-Alioune Blondin Bèye to support peace in Mali and in Liptako-Gourma ". This project, funded to the tune of 131,5 million CFA francs, aims to develop a framework for sharing best practices and experiences between security actors and to coordinate stabilization mechanisms, actions and initiatives.
Remember that the meeting brings together around fifty participants, mainly women and young people from Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. Among other countries that are suffering the consequences of this insecurity that is rife in border areas plagued by jihadist attacks and a risk of inter-community conflicts.

Source: Ministry for the Promotion of Women, Children and the Family