SOUTH EAST ASIAN NETWORK OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER AGAINST VIOLENT EXTREMISM WORKSHOP

Bali Indonesia, December 10-12 GWMI, represented by E.D. Wahida Abdulla as memeber of the SEAN-CSO  attended the capacity building workshop of the South East Asian Network of Civil Society Organizations (SEAN-CSO), conducted in Bali Indonesia.SEAN-CSO is working together in prevention of violent extremism. This  workshop will focus on sustainability, with a view to provide specialized training and seed funding to CSOs who are creating sustainable programs. this workshop was organized by Deakin University and coordination with Australia Indonesia Partnership  for Justice 2 (AIPJ2). GMWI was able to share the NAP P/CVE during workshop to provide output for Philippines P/CVE  currently engaging on the grounds. support for social enterprise was one of the highlight of the workshop where participating member was provided seed fund to sustain  and strengthen social enterprise engagement on the grounds. Australia's approach to CVE was presented by Olivia Howell, Director international partnership CVe, Countering violent extremism Centre orientation on challenging hateful extremism discussed by Prof. Greg Barton of Deakin University, and how to strengthen SEAN-CSO Communication was facilitated by Dr. Matteo Vergani, Senior lecturer in Sociology and Senior Research Fellow at Deakin ADI

GMWI, as member of the advisory group, project circle

Project Circle Team

Cotabato City, October 9, 2019 the Project CIRCLE Advisory Group Meeting led by Sam Chittick (The Asia Foundation Country Representative) with Asec Alex Macario (DILG), Ayi Hernandez (OPAPP), Prof. Ruffa Guiam (Academe), and Wahida Abdulla (CSO Island Provinces)

GMWI participated the 2-days workshop on Strategic planning for political party

Prof. Akram Latiph of IPDM, resource speaker

Prof. Frank kayitare of the International IDEA

Cotabato city, October 15, 2019 GMWI representation as civil society organization to Strategic Planning for Political Parties: A Practical tool, organized by CBCS and International IDEA. this 2-days workshop aims to enhance and scale up the participation of CSO in BARMM given the opportunity provided by the newly created government. this workshop provide avenue for the CSO to interact and provide output to move forward the objectives of creating a political party for CSO.

MP Sahie Udjah, resource speaker

alexandria of GMWi and other participants from Marawi, Davao and Tawi-Tawi

 GMWI, Courtesy visit

Cotabato City, October 16, 2019 GMWI, Sulu youth network and Tau-SPARTAN Leadcom oragnization made Courtesy visit to the office of Member of the Parliament HON. Zesar Alil, special thanks to his Lovely wife madam Totoh Minmin for facilitating our visit.

GMWI delegates with MP Zesar Alil and his lovely wife 

GMWI, observer at the Bangsamoro Transiti0nal Authority Session

Alexandria GMWI executive director 

GMWI delegates with MP Prof. Adzfar Usman

Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliamnet

Alexandria GMWI executive director with MP Abdullah Macapaar
 a.k.a. commander bravo

Cotabato City, October 16,2019 The Gagandilan Mindanao women was given an opportunity to observe the session of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament and meet and greet with some honorable members of the parliament the like of MP Adzfar Usman, MP Abdullah Macapaar a.k.a. Commander Baravo. the parliament welcome observer and allows to observe and be part of the session as audience and recognize by the secretary general their attendance during the session, this government promote moral governance and inclusive participation for the civil society organization.

GMWI joins in commemorting Malisbong Massacre

GMWI Executive Director Ms. Wahida Abdullah and members participate
in commemorating the 45th anniversary of the 1974 Malisbong Massacre. 

Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat (24 September 2019) - Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc. (GMWI) joins a multi-stakeholders gathering in this town for the first formal commemoration of the 1974 Malisbong Palimbang massacre. The commemoration is organized by Transitional Justice Independent Working Group, Consortium of Bagsamoro Civil Society (CBCS), and the Palimbang local government in Sultan Kudarat province.

At the event, it is announce that the Sangguniang Bayan of Palimbang had passed a resolution officially commemorating the massacre every year in order for the lessons of the past be not forgotten and as a reminder that no one wins in the perpetuation of wars and culture of violence and to begin healing for the future generations.

The commemoration is also dub as a peace walk participated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bagsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), local students and Mindanao peace advocates. 

GMWI staff join by participants from Sulu and Zamboanga.

GMWI Launching of Women Against Violent Extremism "WAVE"

At the presidential table are guest speakers. Danilo Sagaral Phd, Prof. Rosalyn Echem WMSU, Atty. Moh. Taha Arakama, Zamboanga City Director, DILG,  GMWI E.D. Wahida Abdulla and Prof. Ali Aiyub of NUCP

 Zamboanga City, last September 30,2018 Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc. supported by The Stabilisation Network (TSN) Recognize the vital Role of Women in Peace building and in Countering/Preventing Violent Extremism,GMWI and TSN  launched “Women Against Violent Extremism ”WAVE" in collaboration with MRRD-NECC, CACG and National Ulama Conference of the Philippines, in attendance are the 150 multi-sectoral (CSO,Academe,PO’s,IP’s, LGU and Security ) from Zamboanga Peninsula,Province of Sulu and the Province of Basilan. Objectives of this project is to amplify the voice of women on the grounds, provide platform for peace building, preventing violent extremism, strengthen family cohesion and build a coalition style movement from among gender base organization. Provincial launching in BARMM will also be initiated in the coming months.

GMWI Attends Gender and Generation Workshop in Nairobi Kenya

Anna Rowitt, Salema and wahida sharing table on workshop

Nairobi Kenya, last April 8-9 GMWI attended the 2 days Gender and Generation  workshop/Training at Nairobi Kenya represented by the GMWI Prez. Wahida abdulla. this workshop was hosted by the Rift Valley Institute base in Nairobi, kenya in collaboration with The Asia foundation. the workshop was facilitated by Judith Gardner a freelance  researcher exploring the relationship between gender, conflict, and peace.during the workshop Wahida also presented their recent research with The Asia Foundation,research findings on South East Asia Cross-border trading particularly on the role of women in formal and informal trading.

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GMWI Adopt Madrasa/ Community Project

kinder 1 learners of Bucuttuwa Islamic Center

Gagandilan Mindanao Women Inc. In collaboration with grassroots base oraganization Sihnag Sahaya Inc. Introduced Adopt Madrasa/Community “AMC” project. at Barangay Taingabakkaw Banguingui Sulu.

As part of #Wave community activities, the primary objectives of this project is to develop communities particularly on Madrasa balance Education. Facilitate access to BARMM, and other sources of funding for the children’s skills Development and aid. And facilitate communities access to government programs and project on Agricultural/Fishing productions livelihood Development.

The #AMC as part of #Wave will introduce peace education on Islamic moderation, diverse faith and tribes. early warning on VE will also be introduce, children will be taught the “Never talk to stranger” strategy to prevent unidentified person in taking advantage of innocent children.
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GMWI attends Women's Summit in Basilan

Nur-In Bud, Barangay Chairwoman of Taberlongan in Maluso gave an impression
before the 100+ women participants to the Peace Summit today.

Isabela City (February 6, 2019) - Gagandilan Mindanao Women Incorporated (GMWI) chairperson Wahida "Alexandria" Abdulla attended the one-day Women's Peace Summit conducted in this city and organized by Mothers for Peace, Australian DFAT and The Asia Foundation (TAF). This one day event was participated by more than 100 women from different municipalities in the province.

According to Ms Nida Dans, Executive Director of Mothers for Peace, this event is a culmination of their 10-month project listening to women's narratives about peace and security in the province.

GMWI Chairperson Wahida "Alexandria" Abdulla attended the event to lend support to provincial women getting their voices heard about peace and security in their locality. In particular, she took time listening to wives of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) returnees sharing accounts of their ordeal moving from one place to another during skirmishes, the difficult situation of rearing children in this volatile environment and the differences they are now experiencing and beginning to return to normal life.