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Sweden has included former Ugandan Minister, Betty Bigombe into the Global Network of Women Peace negotiators. Sweden says she has a wealth of experience in peace negotiations.
The Swedish government has included former Ugandan Minister, Betty Bigombe into the Global Network of Women Peace negotiators.
According to the Swedish ambassador to Uganda, Urban Anderson, the team that is yet to be initiated will assist in the global peace process upon request.
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According to Anderson, Bigombe comes with expertise in negotiating in difficult and challenging experiences and a wealth of leadership in post-conflict northern Uganda.
The focus in women is because research has shown that women have contributed a lot in the conclusion of peace talks.
Anderson revealed this during the celebration of women's role in peace and security at St. Monica Girls' tailoring school in Gulu on Tuesday.
Betty Bigombe is the senior Director for Fragility, Conflict and Violence at the World Bank.
She was until June 2014 the junior Minister for Water and Woman Member of Parliament for Amuru district. She was a key person who negotiated the peace agreement between the government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army.
The Swedish government will now partner with some international organizations to establish the network. Anderson could not tell Uganda Radio Network which other women leaders are to be included in the network of women peace negotiators.
According to the Swedish ambassador to Uganda, Urban Anderson, the team that is yet to be initiated will assist in the global peace process upon request.
//Cue in: "Sweden has taken...............Cue out:...................what we need."//
According to Anderson, Bigombe comes with expertise in negotiating in difficult and challenging experiences and a wealth of leadership in post-conflict northern Uganda.
The focus in women is because research has shown that women have contributed a lot in the conclusion of peace talks.
Anderson revealed this during the celebration of women's role in peace and security at St. Monica Girls' tailoring school in Gulu on Tuesday.
Betty Bigombe is the senior Director for Fragility, Conflict and Violence at the World Bank.
She was until June 2014 the junior Minister for Water and Woman Member of Parliament for Amuru district. She was a key person who negotiated the peace agreement between the government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army.
The Swedish government will now partner with some international organizations to establish the network. Anderson could not tell Uganda Radio Network which other women leaders are to be included in the network of women peace negotiators.
