Respect
- Treat others with dignity and empathy
- Seek diversity of backgrounds approaches and ideas
Overview
Women in International Security – Horn of Africa (WIIS-HoA), is a not for profit organization headquartered in Kenya. WIIS-HoA is an organization leadership, professional development and advocate for human security approaches to security issues. In the recent years, the international and regional community have recognized the important contributions of women to peace and security, making commitments to further enhance women’s roles in all aspects of peace building, peacemaking and peace strategies.
Core Principles
Sustainable peace strengthens security of the Horn of Africa
Widespread violence displaces populations and threatens the stability and economic growth of the nations in the Horn of Africa. Focusing on priority contexts, we address the contagious effects of violence through a gender lens and help strengthen initiatives especially by women supporting peace building and human security.
Innovation, learning and knowledge sharing
Constantly adapting programing to different contexts as we know each context has its unique complexities and issues. We incorporate lessons learned, address challenges, share good practices, experiences and resources to help further build on the mission of the organization.
Partnering and enhancing collaboration
Working with partners is essential for wider impact and enduring results. We build partnerships and sustained collaboration with government, academia, civil society, private sector both at the national, regional and internationally level.
Networking for Peace and Security
We build networks to support efforts for sustained peace through advancing advocacy towards human security and peace building in the region. We believe advancing women in peacebuilding networks will enhance gender equality and promote lasting peace in the region.
Teamwork
- Commit to well being and success of teammate
- Build and invest in trust with those we work with and serve
Passion & Purpose
- Approach our work with energy and persistence to achieve our mission
- Foster a unified sense of purpose
Transparency & Accountability
- Deal with integrity and use of resources wisely