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August 2, 2026Saare Tabitha alongside the Peace Builders for African Women’s Day, Maroua,31 july 2026
Saare Tabitha alongside the Peace Builders for African Women’s Day, Maroua,31 july 2026
To mark African Women’s Day on July 31, 2026, a peaceful march brought together a large number of women and organizations committed to peace and the promotion of women’s role in society. Organized by members of the *Convention des Bâtisseuses de la Paix* (Convention of Women Peacebuilders) under the guidance of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, this event was a powerful moment of collective mobilization to which Saare Tabitha was keen to contribute.
An event backed by a solid institutional framework
The organization of this march by the *Convention des Bâtisseuses de la Paix* (Convention of Women Peacebuilders), with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, is part of a broader advocacy effort for peace, social justice, and gender equality across the African continent. This partnership between civil society organizations and an international foundation—renowned for its commitment to democracy and social justice—lends the event significant symbolic and institutional weight.
By participating in this march, Saare Tabitha reaffirms its place within a network of actors sharing a common vision: an Africa where women fully occupy their rightful place in the social, economic, and political spheres.
A presence reflecting an unwavering commitment
Beyond the event itself, this participation demonstrates the consistency of Saare Tabitha’s work; its daily activities—training, follow-up with past beneficiaries, and fieldwork—aim specifically to empower women to achieve autonomy. Marching alongside other organizations for African Women’s Day is therefore a natural extension of this mission.
This collective outing also strengthens collaborative ties between Saare Tabitha and other members of the *Convention des Bâtisseuses de la Paix* (Convention of Women Peacebuilders), paving the way for future synergies on joint projects promoting peace and the advancement of women in the region.
Saare Tabitha’s participation in the march on July 31, 2026—albeit through a small delegation—demonstrates the institution’s unwavering commitment to the causes of peace and the empowerment of African women. It reaffirms Saare Tabitha’s role within a dynamic, solidarity-driven network of associations resolutely focused on building a fairer and more equitable society for women.



