The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is a pan African organization with a vision to build Fair, democratic, inclusive and peaceful societies in Africa. The IJR, with support from the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, is inviting applications to attend a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Peace Lab. These dynamic engagements aim to strengthen the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in the region by creating a deeper understanding of WPS, promoting leadership on WPS, and developing innovative solutions to current peace and security challenges.

Objectives

The Peace Lab is a platform designed to:

• Enhance a shared understanding of WPS
• Provide a critical analysis of key peace and security challenges in Africa
• Co-create innovative practices to address peace and security challenges
• Develop a new cohort of feminist leaders on WPS in Southern Africa
• Enhance collaboration and the WPS Regional Network

 Key Details

• Format: 2 and ½ day intensive workshop
• Participants: Limited to 20 emerging women leaders on WPS from Southern Africa
• Place: Gauteng South Africa
• Dates: February 2025
• Logistics: IJR will cover the flight and accommodation costs related to participation for candidates from outside of the Gauteng area

Eligibility

We invite applications from:

• Emerging women leaders committed to promoting women, peace and security
• Women between the ages 25 – 50 years old
• Representatives of civil society, academia, and government with a passion for innovation in peace processes
• Valid passport
• Able to communicate in English

 How to Apply

To express your interest, please send a cover letter and CV to: wps@ijr.org.za
Deadline for submissions: 15 January 2025
Selected candidates will be notified promptly and will receive full details regarding participation.

 Be a Catalyst for Peace

Join us as we build bridges, foster innovation, and shape the future of peace and security in the Southern African region.

 Issued by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation