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Member states of the Kigali International Conference Declaration (KICD) have adopted 19 resolutions that will supplement the existing joint framework in the fight against crimes committed against women and girls.
The 34-member strong body formulated the resolutions on November 24 at the end of the fourth KICD held in Kigali.
It was organised by the Government of Rwanda through its security organs.
The conference also held discussions and expert opinions were presented on the way forward against a scourge that has ravaged the continent for a long period of time.
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Speaking at the closure, the Minister of Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Hererimana, commended participants for their resolve to end violence against women, advising that interactions must continue within Africa to achieve maximum results.
“When we talk about violence against women and girls, everybody must understand that it is an obligation to protect our mothers, wives, daughters, sisters and friends. What you don’t want to happen to a relative, you must also ensure that it does not happen to anyone else,” he said.
“In addition to our human obligation to protect them; being a law enforcer gives you the added advantage to protect them with competent security and legal agencies.”
Algeria will host the 2015 AGM.
Recommendations
The adopted recommendations include states allocating budget for smooth running of KICD, conducting continuous standardized and comprehensive trainings on VAWG including Training of Trainers (ToT) and holding the second Command Post Exercise in next June to enhance the capacities of security organs in dealing with Violence against Women and Girls in conflict and post conflict situations
The meeting also recommended “ISANGE One Stop Center” model in Rwanda as a holistic strategy to prevent and respond to VAWG, member states to equip police units with modern equipment to enhance evidence based investigations, Increase accountability of the security organs for quality service delivery in prevention and response strategies and to expedite the process of legal framework for the proper functioning of the KIC secretariat.
Other resolutions
Formation of specialized working groups to monitor the implementation of resolutions on particular issues of VAWG and report annually, member states to adopt and strengthen the community policing strategy to sensitize the public to eliminate bad practices perpetuated against women and girls in the name of culture; partnering with Interpol and continued cooperation with One-UN; sharing best practices, information and research and best practice.
