SFCG - June 2014 Monthly Report
Transcript of SFCG - June 2014 Monthly Report
Advancing Sustainable Peace and Security in Tanzania
Search for Common Ground in Tanzania
June 2014: Monthly report
Contacts:
Patricia Loreskär
Program Manager
Sustainable Business Practice
P.O. Box 105 841
Mikocheni B, Dar es Salaam
Spes Manirakiza
Country Director
P.O. Box 105 841
Mikocheni B, Dar es Salaam
Kahama, June 2014. Participants in the first district level multi-stakeholder meeting for peace and stability, which
focused on the upcoming elections.
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Table of Contents
1. Summary ............................................................................................................................... 3
2. Police Training on Voluntary Principles and Human Rights ............................................ 4
3. Multi-Stakeholder Meetings ............................................................................................ 5
4. Local leaders training ..................................................................................................... 7
5. Women training .............................................................................................................. 8
6. Youth training ................................................................................................................. 9
7. Umoja Peace Clubs for students ...................................................................................10
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1. Summary
In June 2014, SFCG-Kahama and SFCG-Tarime performed the following activities in villages surrounding Buzwagi,
Bulyanhulu and North Mara mine sites, as well as Sengerema and Geita exploration sites:
- 367 police officers participated in training on Human Rights and the Voluntary Principles.
- 8 multi-stakeholder meetings were held, with a total of 174 participants.
- 97 local leaders and decision-makers participated in training on conflict resolution and the Common Ground
approach.
- 50 women participated in training on conflict resolution and the Common Ground approach.
- 50 youth participated in training on conflict resolution and the Social Contract.
- 68 Umoja Peace Clubs students participated in training on conflict resolution.
In June, members of the Bwirege primary school visited the ABG North Mara mine site as a final part of their Peace
Club training on conflict resolution and the Common Ground approach. Among other things, the students met with the
General Manager and visited the Rama mining pit. During the visit, ABG staff shared advice on safety and the
importance of professional development. The Peace Clubs and the visit to the mine site have resulted in significant
reduction of children working in the mining sector and intrusion in the mine site, as reported by teachers monitoring
absence (drop-out and return) and/or absence immediately after a blast. These visits are very important, as they
contribute to shift norms for children and youth living around the mining site. With cases of young people entering
illegally mining sites being chased by the police or injured while working in the mine, children and youth tend to think
that this is the norm. Through the visits organized in the framework of the project, students were able to see that
children should not work on a professional mine site, and that workplaces should be safe spaces for employees,
where they can work without fearing to be injured or chase by the police. Through their visit, the ABG staff also
highlighted alternative role-models of mine workers making a living from mining within the company.
In North Mara, the tension between the community and the police is affecting the relationship between the community
and ABG, which otherwise has been gradually improving. Fear of what the mine going underground might imply for
the community, coupled with land speculation and other political rumors has fueled the conflict. The community
members believe the situation can be improved by introducing community security, and that intrusions can only be
reduced if there is viable livelihood alternatives to mine intrusions. ABG and SFCG are committed signatories to the
Voluntary Principles on security and Human Rights (also known as the ‘VP’s’). As such, SFCG supports both national
level efforts, as well as ‘bottom-up’ training of all police officers stationed at the ABG mine sites. The police officers
often testify to a very difficult work environment, characterized by volatility and fear.
In Kahama, SFCG held a district level multi-stakeholder meeting as a first step in a long-term effort to create
constructive dialogue during the upcoming local and national elections. Political, religious, governmental, private and
public sector stakeholders were participated and the initiative was welcomed. The meetings will become increasingly
frequent and address key topics as the stakeholders become familiar with one another and discuss the matters
transparently and inclusively. Another example of SFCG’s mediating efforts in June was in Kakola C where SFCG
assisted with facilitation of meetings between ABG, the community and the government, and coached all leaders on
constructive dialogue and conflict resolution, moving away from an adversarial approach.
In June 2014, Search for Common Ground (SFCG) continued to work on promoting conflict resolution
and conflict prevention around ABG mining areas in Tanzania. In the framework of its project ‘Advancing
Sustainable Peace and Security in Tanzania’, SFCG works 1) to strengthen the capacity of key
stakeholders to engage in constructive communication; 2) to increase access to credible and neutral
information; and 3) to encourage stakeholders to address conflict collaboratively without violence.
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2.Police Training on Voluntary Principles and
Human Rights
Tabulated record of police training in June 2014. During the reporting period, SFCG continued to train
targeted security forces in the following topics: Voluntary Principles, Human Rights, sexual harassment,
Code of Conduct for police officers, the use of force and firearms, rules of engagement, arrest and
detention, humanitarian laws, health and protection in custody, torture, cruel and inhuman or degrading
treatment.
Mine Date Men Women Total Status
North Mara 1-2 26 6 32 2 day session
Sengerema 4-7 55 16 71 4 day session
Bulyanhulu 8 18 2 20 1 day session
Geita 10-12 134 38 172 3 day session
North Mara 14-15 9 0 9 2 day session
Buzwagi 16-17 9 3 12 2 day session
Bulyanhulu 18 18 2 20 1 day session
North Mara 20-21 31 0 31 2 day session
Total 300 67 367
Kasamwa, Geita exploration site, June 2014. Police officers gathered
together after the training on Human Rights, Voluntary Principles and Conflict Resolution techniques.
North Mara, June 2014. Police officers
participating in training on Human Rights, Voluntary Principles and Conflict Resolution techniques.
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3.Multi-Stakeholder Meetings
Tabulated record of multi-stakeholder meetings in June 2014. In June, SFCG supported a series of
dialogue between key stakeholders in the targeted area to offer them a space for dialogue and
constructively address issues of mutual concern and community level.
Village Mine site area Date Men Women Total Attendees
Kahama Buzwagi, Bulyanhulu
6 37 19 56 District Commissioner (DC), District Executive Directors from Msalala and Kahama Town Council, Chairpersons from CHADEMA (opposition party), CUF (opposition party), TADEA (opposition party), TLP (opposition party), UDP (opposition party), UPDP (opposition party) and CCM (ruling party), shekhe (leader) of the Muslim community, CWT chairperson (teacher’s union), SHEDEPHA+ (NGO working with the rights of the elderly), Red Cross (NGO), Ward Executive Officers from Mwendakulima, Bugarama and Kakola C, Village Executive Officers, ABG Bulyanhulu and Buzwagi community relations and security officers, Kahama FM, journalists from Nipashe and Mwananchi newspapers.
Bulyanhulu mine site
Bulyanhulu 10 10 3 13 Police Operations Commander, Commanding Officer of Bugarama police station, sungusungu leaders, AABG Buzwagi security department and Community Relations officers, and ABG Explorations Chief of Security.
Bushing’we Bulyanhulu 11 11 6 17 Village Executive Officer (VEO) from Bushing’we, village chairperson, hamlet leaders, sub-village leaders, religious leaders and local leaders from various political parties.
Kakola C Bulyanhulu 23 17 9 26 Ward Executive Officer from Bulyanhulu, Kakola C VEO, Kakola C Village Chairperson, Bulyanhulu Ward Councillor, ABG Bulyanhulu Community Relations manager.
Matongo North Mara 25 13 2 15 Men and women chosen from Matongo’s five sub-villages who have been affected by ABG activities, selected by the village leaders.
Genkuru North Mara 26 11 4 15 Men and women chosen from Matongo’s five sub-villages who have been affected by ABG activities, selected by the village leaders.
Mwime Buzwagi 26 11 4 15 Mwime Village Executive Officer (VEO), village chairperson, sungusungu commander and secretary, sub-village leaders and respected elders (wazee wa
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kijiji).
Buzwagi mine site
Buzwagi 27 14 3 17 Representatives of the Regional Police Commander’s office, Ward Executive Officer (WEO) Mwendakulima, ABG Buzwagi security department, ABG Buzwagi Community Relations (CR) department, representatives of ABG Geita exploration.
Total 124 50 174
Kahama, June 2014. Participants
from ABG Bulyanhulu introducing themselves.
Bulyanhulu mine site, June 2014.
Community, ABG and SFCG coming together to discuss security issues.
Matongo, June 2014. Community
members during the multi-stakeholder meeting.
Kakola C, June 2014. ABG CR officer giving an
explanation to the village leaders. Kakola Center, June 2014.
Mwime, June 2014. SFCG Project Associate giving an introduction to SFCG.
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4.Local leaders training
Tabulated record of local leaders training in June 2014. During capacity building activities for local
leaders, SFCG addresses the following topics: the origin and meaning of conflict, styles of conflict,
elements of conflict, advantages and disadvantages of conflict, differentiating conflict from violence and
use of force, rumor management and conflict resolution using a cooperative approach.
Date Village Mine site Men Women Total
16 Nyarukoba North Mara 20 32 25
17 Kemambo North Mara 20 7 25
18 Kewanja North Mara 16 9 25
18 Bugarama Bulyanhulu 15 6 21
Total 71 25 96
Kewanja, June 2014. Kewanja traditional leaders
performing a role play during the training on conflict resolution techniques.
Buagarama, June 2014. Local leaders, politicians and
religious leaders participating in training on conflict resolution and the Common Ground approach.
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5.Women training
Tabulated record of women training in June 2014. SFCG conducts trainings targeting women to
ensure gender-sensitivity and inclusivity. Topics covered during these training sessions include the origin
and meaning of conflict, styles of conflict, advantages and disadvantages of conflict, differentiating conflict
from violence and use of force, rumor management and conflict resolution using a cooperative approach.
Date Village Mine site Men Women Total
10 Nyamwaga North Mara 0 25 25
11 Kerende North Mara 0 25 25
Total 0 50 50
Nyamwaga, June 2014. Nyamwaga women after a training session on conflict resolution.
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6.Youth training
Tabulated record of youth training in June 2014. SFCG performs a series of capacity building
activities targeting youth. Topics cover the origin and meaning of conflict, behaviors of conflict, styles of
conflict, elements of conflict, advantages and disadvantages of conflict, differentiating conflict from
violence and use of force, rumor management and conflict resolution using a cooperative approach.
Date Village Mine site Men Women Total
10 Genkuru North Mara 23 2 25
11 Nyamwaga North Mara 25 0 25
Total 48 2 50
Genkuru, June 2014. Genkuru youth training on conflict resolution and the Common
Ground approach.
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7.Umoja Peace Clubs for students
Tabulated record of Umoja Peace Clubs in June 2014. SFCG strengthens the capacity of students
through Umoja Peace Clubs, with training on the origin and meaning of conflict, behaviors of conflict,
styles of conflict, elements of conflict, advantages and disadvantages of conflict, differentiating conflict
from violence and use of force, rumor management and conflict resolution using a cooperative approach.
Date Village Mine site Men Women Total
12 Kewanja North Mara 9 13 22
12 Kewanja North Mara 20 26 46
Total 29 39 68
Kewanja, June 2014. Nyabigena primary
school Umoja Peace Club members during a training on conflict resolution techniques.
Kewanja, June 2014. Ingwe secondary
school students learn about different perspectives in conflict.
North Mara mine site, June 2014. Bwirege secondary school Umoja Peace Club students visiting the North Mara mine site.
North Mara mine site, June 2014. Learning about large-scale mining.