Between the 11th and 13th of April 2022, I was a valued member of Faculty for the Customised Training of Officers (women and men) of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) in Abuja, towards the development of their Gender Policy. The training was organised by the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) in collaboration with Country Associates Network (CANET).
Dr. Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa @ the Conference Hall of the DSS in Abuja
The Modules I taught are:
*Understanding Gender Mainstreaming
*UNSCR 1325 in the Context of Gender Mainstreaming, Mediation & The Security Architecture
*Development of Gender Sensitive Action Plans
Other Modules are:
*CEDAW, CRC, Child Rights Act (2003), Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act - VAPP (2015), National Gender Policy, etc by Barr. Rhoda Tyoden (Former National President, International Federation of Women Lawyers - FIDA)
*Understanding Gender as a Social Construct by Mrs. Ebi Emuzie (Ag. Director, Training & Development)
*Achieving Gender Equality through Multi-Sectoral Approaches in the Security Sector/Gender & Human Security/ by Princess Jumai Idonije (SA Technical to the Minister of Women Affairs)
*The Role of the Criminal Justice System in the Implementation of the VAPP Act by Ms Ene Ede (1st FCT VAPP Coordinator)
*The Importance of Gender in Policy Formulation/Gender & Performance Management by Dr. Jumai Ahmadu (Director, Reform & Coordination, FCTA)
*Gaps in Women's Participation & Representation in the Small Arms & Light Weapons Process by Mimidoo Achakpa (IANSA Women Network, Nigeria)
*Listening & Communication Skills by Mrs. Okiemute Olori (John Maxwell Licensed Speaker & Trainer/Youth Mentor/Bradcaster/Gender Advocate
*Experience Sharing in Designing a Gender Policy in the Security Sector by Brigadier-General Thomas (Rtd) - Former Gender Advisor to the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS)
*Gender-Based Violence & Cyber Security by Morrison Udobong (Head, ICT NCWD)
Photo L-R: Brigadier-General Thomas (Rtd) & Dr. Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa
On the whole, it was three days of intensive coaching for the officers of the DSS from the various Commands, who converged in Abuja to understand how gender can be mainstreamed into their proposed 'Gender Policy'. I look forward to reviewing the Policy when it's ready eventually
Photo L-R: Two DSS Officers, Dr. Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa & Ms. Ene Ede (Ist VAPP Coordinator, FCT)
Cross Section of Course Participants
28th March 2023. Dr. Dayo facilitating @ the DSS HQ, Abuja during the 'External' validation meeting for the Draft Gender Policy of the DSS
28th March 2023: Dr. Dayo Kusa (3rd right) @ the validation meeting for the Draft Gender Policy of the DSS
Related Links
*Gender inequality and internal conflict oxfordre.com
*Reasons people remain in abusive relationships https://lnkd.in/eSfGcXgB
*Gender/Race mainstreaming & the US Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first black female Judge in the Supreme Court in 232 years! whitehouse.gov
*Tracking Affirmative Action in Ogun State guardian.ng
*Affirmative Action: Court orders Nigerian government to reserve 35% of public offices for women premiumtimesng.com
*Buhari will implement judgement on 35% Affirmative Action - Dame Pauline Tallen, Minister of Women Affairs premiumtimesng.com
*Gender Equality and the empowerment of women by UN Women https://pos.li/2l0qjj
*We must raise girls to be brave, not perfect http://t.ted.com/u4Kibak
*Why 50+ is the prime of every woman's life dailymail.co.uk
*From torment to triumph through mindfulness: How abused women (men) can heal themselves and their families amazon.com
*Breaking the silence on Domestic Violence (DV) in Nigeria: We must all be advocates allafrica.com
*Domestic Violence: Minister advocates compulsory psychiatric evaluation for couples before marriage thenationonlineng.com
*Breaking the silence on GBV in Nigeria: We must all be advocates allafrica.com
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