Ouagadougou: The Ministry in charge of humanitarian action, through the technical secretariat for the promotion of peace and living together (ST/PPViE), has commenced a training session in Ziniare, Oubrtenga region, targeting around fifty social workers from the Oubri, Kuilse, and Yadga regions. The initiative focuses on educating them about various forms of justice to enhance social cohesion and peace consolidation, as observed by AIB.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the social workers, who are integral to the ministry's humanitarian missions, are seen as key drivers of social cohesion programs. Djeneba Ouedraogo, the technical advisor to the Minister in charge of humanitarian action, emphasized their role in disseminating messages of peace and instilling mechanisms of social cohesion among the population. Justice is highlighted as a crucial tool for conflict resolution, rights protection, and addressing injustices.

The organizers of the session highlighted the multifaceted crises Burkina Faso has faced since independence, leading to significant harm and injustices that have nearly eroded the social fabric. Ms. Ouedraogo stressed that peace cannot flourish in a society marred by insecurity and injustice, prompting the government and partners to implement social cohesion mechanisms, particularly in justice, considering socio-cultural realities.

Yaadga Samayouga Laurent, regional director of humanitarian action and national solidarity, acknowledged the workshop's importance in equipping social workers with knowledge on themes like social cohesion, reconciliation, and living together. He noted the session as an opportunity to delve into transitional, traditional, and classical justice forms, aiming to find a balance for societal well-being.

This session marks the beginning of a series of training programs intended to cover all regions, ultimately benefiting over 200 social workers, with approximately fifty participating in the current session. The workshop's costs are funded by the state budget and Swiss cooperation budget.