ACCORD, in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa (FECCLAHA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) organised FECCLAHA’s Annual Regional Faith Women Mediation Network Forum (REFWOMEN). Held from 07 – 09 July 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, the theme for the 2026 Forum focused on “The role of REFWOMEN in Policy Engagement: Practical Skills and Entry Points”. The REFWOMEN was launched in 2017 to coordinate and amplify the voices of faith women for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa region. This also brought to light the urgency in regional responses to mitigate rising tensions that the REFWOMEN will need to work towards. The REFWOMEN reaffirmed their commitment towards regional peace efforts and will engage with FECCLAHA, NCA and ACCORD for continued support.