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International Academy for Gender and Peace
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The International Academy for Gender and Peace (IAGP) is a globally recognized institution dedicated to advancing research, training, and advocacy in gender mainstreaming, peacebuilding, and social policy. With a commitment to fostering equality and inclusiveness, we empower individuals and communities through education and collaborative initiatives. Explore our diverse certificate courses, meet our esteemed leadership, and join us in building a more equitable and peaceful world.

OUR MANDATE

The International Academy for Gender and Peace is a fully incorporated legal entity with a mandate to conduct research, provide training, and advocate for gender mainstreaming, peacebuilding, social policy, and allied studies. We strive to address historical and ongoing gender-based oppressions while promoting sustainable solutions for societal advancement.

OUR VISION

To be a leading gender- and peace-sensitive academy that sustainably promotes equality and inclusiveness across the globe.

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OUR MISSION

To promote and support teaching, research, and outreach that challenge pervasive gender-based oppressions and foster inclusive societies.

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OUR THINK-TANK

The Pan-Africa Gender and Peace Research Group serves as our African think tank, driving innovative research and policy solutions in gender and peace studies across the continent.

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OUR INTERNS
Tyoor, Fredrick M.T-JNR
Areas: Women’s Economic Security and Justice, Women’s Human Rights
Tyoor, Ter-nenge
Areas: Women’s Economic Security, Leadership, Participation, and Peace
REGIONAL COORDINATORS

Pst Odo Pius Odey

Regional Coordinator for South-South and South-East Nigeria

OUR PARTNERS

We collaborate with esteemed organizations to amplify our impact:

  1. Quality Development and Management Resource Centre (QDMRC), Nigeria

  2. World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO), Tarrytown, New York, USA

  3. Netherlands Human Rights Institute
  4. University of Liberia

OUR LEADERSHIP
Governing Council
Our Governing Council comprises distinguished experts guiding the Academy’s strategic direction:

Prof. Tyoor, Fredrick M. Terhemba,

Ph.D., FIAMN, FCAI, FIPMA, FIAGP, FCFIP, FAI, FSSRC, CPA, JP.

    • Professor of Gender and Security Studies

    • Chairperson Committee of Experts on Gender and Security Studies in Africa

    • President, International

      for Gender and Peace


  • Prof. Dr. David L. Rowland

    • Member

    • Senior Research Professor of Human Sexual Response, Dysfunction, and Identity, Valparaiso University, Indiana, USA


  • Fidel Odey

    • Member

    • Public Management and Development Specialist, The World Bank Headquarters, Washington, D.C., USA


  • Friday Wada, Ph.D.

    • Member

    • Assistant Professor of Management, University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA


Technical Advisory Committee

  • Global Fund for Women (GFW), San Francisco, USA

  • World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO), Tarrytown, New York, USA

  • Quality Development and Management Resource Centre (QDMRC), Nigeria.