advocacy for women in peace and security Africa ( AWAPSA) is a community based organization in Mombasa promoting women and girls peace and security
nyali Mombasa kenya
Joined September 2017
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📍 The Hague, Netherlands🇳🇱 At ICAN’s 11th Women,Peace & Security Forum,AWAPSA joins more than 65 women #Peacebuilders to connect,learn, reimagine security.As members of the WASL, amplifying women’s voices, leadership in shaping a more centered approach to security
🌙✨ 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! 🤲🏽🐐🌙
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
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
💜 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 🌍✨
🌍💚 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
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
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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✨ 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
@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
💜 AWAPSA joins partners in launching #KNAPIII and marking 25 years of #UNSCR1325 — reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to gender-responsive peacebuilding, inclusive governance & sustainable development. 🇰🇪
#WPS25 #WomenInPeacebuilding #GenderEquality #AWAPSA
🌍✨Peace is not just the absence of war—it is justice, equality & hope. As wars rage, women & girls bear the heaviest burdens. Yet, they rise as peacebuilders turning pain into power & division into dialogue. 🕊🕊️ Every voice matter🕊️ Women’s leadership counts🕊️Peace is possible
AWAPSA joined the #SalamaHUB convening hosted by @afsc_org, AACC & @brotfuerdiewelt to strengthen CSO advocacy & and peacebuilding.
We shared our work on conflict prevention, community reconciliation & amplifying women's voices in peace efforts.#Peacebuilding #WPS
@Afsckenya – at Nyali, Kenya
The Technical Working Group on GBV & Femicide has launched a public participation drive to gather input on GBV & femicide trends and recommendations for action. Check the schedule & raise your voice to help shape stronger laws, policies & responses in Kenya. #EndFemicideKE” – at Nyali, Kenya
