Mali

Mali

Mali continues to grapple with instability accelerated by the occupation of its northern regions by armed groups, the withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission, and Mali’s departure from the Economic Community of West African States.

Following broad inter-Malian dialogues in 2024, the government developed a National Action Plan and a National Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation aimed at addressing the needs of its citizens, while operationalising initiatives on peace, governance, security, social cohesion, and sustainability. Despite gains, women’s civic engagement remains constrained due to socio-cultural norms, low levels of education, and limited access to decision-making structures. In addition, women-led organisations often lack needed capacities to sustain their activities, thus restricting their ability to contribute to change.

Notre travail

Since the establishment of our permanent office in Mali in 2013, we have focused our efforts on supporting local peace initiatives and rebuilding trust among relevant stakeholders. Since the start, our work has rested on a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, enabling the implementation of evidence-based initiatives across the country, while strengthening local conflict resolution capacities and community-based structures. Furthermore, we have reinforced transformative governance initiatives by providing targeted support to civil society organisations, with a focus on the meaningful participation of women and young people in decision-making. In order to enhance resilience and enable durable solutions, we continue to facilitate collaborations and dialogues between administrative authorities, traditional leaders, women, youth, as well as national security and security forces.

Our Impact

Of women trained undertook advocacy work or became involved in community initiatives in 2023-2025

Increase in women’s participation in national consultations following our engagements in 2023-2025

People engaged through a Participatory Action Research project with the Institute Malien de Recherche Action pour la Paix in Mali and refugee camps in Mauritania and Niger in 2014

Multi-stakeholder dialogues and national conferences facilitated and co-facilitated giving voice to diverse perspectives and local solutions in 2013-2014.

2013 – Following the Establishment of Interpeace’s Mali Office, the Joint “Agenda for Peace in Mali” Programme Is Launched Together With the Institute Malien de Recherche Action Pour la Paix.

2013 – Following the establishment of Interpeace’s Mali office, the joint “Agenda for Peace in Mali” programme is launched together with the Institute Malien de Recherche Action pour la Paix.

2016 – Interpeace and the Institute Malien de Recherche Action Pour la Paix Publish the “Agenda for Peace” Report, Focusing on Trust-Building Between the State, Communities, and Citizens. A Mobile Dialogue Unit Is Established to Facilitate Discussions in Remote Areas and Refugee Camps. An Initiative Supporting the Implementation of the 2015 Peace Agreement Through Dialogue Between the Operational Coordination Mechanism and Local Communities Is Launched With the Support of the Government of Canada and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.

2016 – Interpeace and the Institute Malien de Recherche Action pour la Paix publish the “Agenda for Peace” report, focusing on trust-building between the state, communities, and citizens. A Mobile Dialogue Unit is established to facilitate discussions in remote areas and refugee camps. An initiative supporting the implementation of the 2015 Peace Agreement through dialogue between the Operational Coordination Mechanism and local communities is launched with the support of the Government of Canada and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.

2023 – Interpeace and Aide AU Développement Durable Launch the “Women’s Voices” Initiative to Strengthen Women’s Civic Engagement and Participation in Governance, Socio-Economic Development, and Peacebuilding. The Project Is Implemented With the Support of the European Union.

2023 – Interpeace and Aide au Développement Durable launch the “Women’s Voices” initiative to strengthen women’s civic engagement and participation in governance, socio-economic development, and peacebuilding. The project is implemented with the support of the European Union.

2025 – The “Inclusive Governance Support” Program Is Launched to Strengthen the Capacities of Local and Regional Authorities and Communities in Conflict Transformation Through Endogenous and Community-Based Cohesion Mechanisms.

2025 – The “Inclusive Governance Support” Program is launched to strengthen the capacities of local and regional authorities and communities in conflict transformation through endogenous and community-based cohesion mechanisms.

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