Zungu hails Women MPs’ shared commitment to promote regional peace, security, development
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Azan Zungu, has commended the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR) for the achievements recorded during the Regional Conference of Women Parliamentarians held in Dar es Salaam from November 2 to 5, 2026.
Mr Zungu made the remarks while officially closing the conference, noting that key achievements included the adoption of the Dar es Salaam Declaration and the launch of the Second Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2026–2030), describing them as important milestones in strengthening peace and development across the region.
He said the outcomes demonstrated member states’ shared commitment to promoting peace, security and sustainable development, while emphasising the importance of involving women in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and security processes.
He further noted that Tanzania was continuing to implement its 2025–2029 National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, aimed at implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. The plan reflects President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s commitment to strengthening women’s participation in peace and security processes.
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For his part, FP-ICGLR Secretary-General Ambassador Dr Deo Mwapinga commended Tanzania for its hospitality and excellent organisation of the conference. He urged member states to strengthen cooperation and solidarity and ensure that the resolutions and discussions reached during the meeting are translated into practical actions for the benefit of people across the region.
The conference brought together women parliamentarians, speakers of parliaments, leaders of regional institutions, organisations and development partners from 12 countries in the Great Lakes Region.
During the meeting, participants discussed various issues, including the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, natural resource management, challenges facing refugee women, women’s economic resilience and the role of leadership in building and sustaining peace.
