GGI x WPS

GGI operationalizes the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda at the community level by translating global commitments into practical action. Through sport-based prevention, self-protection, and leadership initiatives, GGI works to prevent violence, strengthen women’s resilience, and expand pathways for women’s meaningful participation in safer, more inclusive, and sustainable communities.

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Why is the WPS agenda important today?

Despite global commitments, women and girls continue to face disproportionate levels of violence, insecurity, and exclusion from decision-making—both in conflict and non-conflict settings. WPS emphasizes that peace and security are not only about ending wars, but also about:

  • Preventing violence before it occurs

  • Building resilient communities

  • Ensuring women are active leaders in shaping safe and inclusive societies

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How is GGI positioned within the WPS framework?

GGI is positioned as a community-level implementing partner of the WPS agenda. GGI focuses on prevention, resilience, and participation, complementing policy-level WPS efforts with direct implementation on the ground. GGI translates global WPS commitments into practical, locally grounded action by empowering women and girls through:

  • Violence prevention and self-protection training

  • Sports-based empowerment and leadership development

  • Community engagement and institutional partnerships

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Which pillars of WPS does GGI contribute to?

GGI’s projects directly align with the four core pillars of WPS:

  • Prevention: Preventing gender-based violence through education, self-protection, and early intervention programs.

  • Protection: Strengthening the safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls through trauma-informed and safeguarding-centered approaches.

  • Participation: Advancing women’s leadership by training female instructors, leaders, and decision-makers at community, national, and international levels.

  • Relief and Recovery: Supporting psychosocial recovery, confidence-building, and social reintegration in vulnerable and post-crisis communities.

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What makes GGI’s approach to WPS unique?

GGI brings a distinct, action-oriented approach to WPS by:

  • Using sports and martial arts as tools for prevention and empowerment

  • Operating through national and regional frameworks in partnership with governments

  • Working across sectors, including sports, education, security, and community development

  • Bridging grassroots communities with national institutions and international frameworks

This allows GGI to serve as a bridge between policy and practice within the WPS ecosystem.

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