ACCORD, in partnership with the Foundation for Community Development (FDC), the Institute for Multi-Party Democracy (IMD) and the MASC Foundation, organised the National Women’s Action for Peace Building Dialogue in Maputo, Mozambique. The Dialogue took place from 25 to 26 August 2026 under the theme “The Women’s Agenda for Peace Building – Towards an Inclusive National Dialogue and an Effective and Lasting Peace.”
The Dialogue provided a space to reflect on the conflicts and poverty within their communities, exchange experiences and consider their role in promoting peace and social cohesion. It also provided a space to gather women’s perspectives and recommendations that can contribute to the ongoing National Inclusive Dialogue, as well as inform the development of the National Agenda of the Women and Peace Movement.
This initiative is part of the agenda of the Women and Peace Movement (Mulher Activa, Paz Efetiva!), a countrywide, community-based and women-led movement that seeks to strengthen women’s influence and leadership in dialogue, mediation and conflict resolution processes.
The High-level opening ceremony included H.E. Madam Graca Machel; senior government representatives, members of the donor community, and representatives of partner organisations. The Dialogue brought together approximately 250 participants from all provinces of Mozambique. Reverend Jamisse Taimo, Head of the Working Group for Peace, Reconciliation and National Unity, also delivered remarks at the opening, and gave credence to the Dialogue, highlighting the significance and its contribution to Mozambique’s broader national Dialogue Process.
Following the opening ceremony, participants engaged in panel discussions focused on sharing experiences among women peacebuilders and examining the role of institutions in peacebuilding.
The second day brought together members of the Women Peace Movement for a roundtable discussion to collectively seek solutions to the main challenges identified on the first day. By means of working groups, participants formulated proposals and recommendations for the New Agenda of the Women and Peace Movement.
ACCORD has been a longstanding partner to FDC, MASC and IMD and continues its collaboration with these partners in undertaking the next steps.
