Localization – a better approach to address community issues:

CoACT is continuing to improve the localization strategy, a proven model for the
implementation of the women peace and security agenda informed by the findings of
the evaluation of the impact of localisation on NAP implementation, the Global Study on
the implementation of Resolution 1325 (2015), as well as continuous participatory
reviews in Uganda and globally.

CoACT facilitates the localization strategy a bottom- up approach where local
government stakeholders are consulted, and guided to identify specific issues in their
communities, formulate local action Plans that fit into their local communities. The
localization process involves a series of workshops with district political and technical
leaders, the police (and UPDF where they exist), cultural and religious leaders,
teachers, business leaders, civil society groups, women leaders, the youth and media to
increase understanding of the NAP which is a national policy on women, peace and
security and customizing it into a district strategy to address community level conflicts
and gender inequality.

CoACT has facilitated 6 districts 2 in Uganda out of nine to implement the UNSCR 1325
on women, peace and security, Foristance in 2016, Amuria district was supported and
had its first local Action Plan which was reviewed in 2020 and now the district is in the
process of developing their 2 nd LAP. During the review meeting of LAP in Amuria district,
stakeholders appreciated the importance of having a Local action Plan in countering
GBV “The district recruited CDOs in all the 15 sub-counties to handle all the GBV
cases which reduced pressure at the district, “The district Principle Assistant
CAO noted”. Localization has guaranteed the alignment and harmonization of local,
national, regional and international policies and community-driven strategies. It has
allowed local communities to analyze their everyday government functions and policies
to see what is promoting or hindering the implementation of the WPS resolutions.

2. Amuria, Kitgum, Kaberamaido, Kasese, Luwero and Yumbe.