Organisation supports peace in SHP

THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) supports peace building and development efforts for local communities in Southern Highlands.
Under the joint UN peace building fund gender and youth promotion initiative (Gypi), IOM worked with Kumin, Humbra-Topa, Semin, Daga-Pimaga and Pomberel communities to develop community peace and development plans (CPDPs) aimed at promoting social cohesion and sustained community development.
The Gypi is a joint initiative of IOM, UN Women and UNFPA, implemented in close cooperation with the Southern Highlands and Hela governments.
The initiative, which emphasises community participation, especially of women and youth, is a component of a broader UN-led Highlands joint peace building programme.
The CPDPs developed with support of IOM provide conflict affected communities with a road map for sustaining peace through strengthening community engagement and dialogue that provides an enabling environment for women and youth and promotes inclusive community development.
IOM has assisted target communities with the construction and outfitting of community-halls that will provide a common gathering place for community members to meet, discuss and achieve community consensus on important issues, plan for sustainable development initiatives and conduct community level training.