South West: Councillors enlightened on women’s role in peace-building.

From Shing Timothy in Buea

The Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa, CHRDA, has enlightened some councillors drawn from the South West region on the role of women in peace-building. The local elected officials gained the knowledge during a two-day training exercise in Limbe, Fako division, South West region. It was organised in partnership with the British High Commission in Cameroon.

Participants comprised regional and municipal councilors both male and female from different municipalities, chiefs and quarter heads. The session was an opportunity to discuss some of the hurdles preventing women from being effective peace builders and mediators. The systematic demotion of women