common and broad based vision of a society.55 When peacebuilding organisations, political actors, civil society and communities are mobilised by government to participate in decision making processes over conflict prevention, management and resolution, the outcomes are more likely to appeal to a wider base. The APRM builds on citizen participation for influencing national governance processes, plans and targets, which is a fundamental component of peacebuilding. The involvement of women as active citizens, elected leaders and decision makers is a crucial part of governance towards peacebuilding and below are indicators developed by the AU on entry points for women’s participation Indicators for gender responsive governance and peacebuilding: The Continental Results Framework) The African Union Continental Results Monitoring Framework (2018-2028) integrates indicators on women’s participation in leadership in peace and security processes. These extend to participation of women in § decision making positions in political and civil service (ministers, permanent positions, heads of commissions and public boards, § oversight structures for peacebuilding (Truth and Justice Commissions, Peace Commissions, alternative justice institutions), § elective and nominative office (national and local assembly or senate members, mayors/governors and members of electoral governance bodies), women in political processes (voters, candidates), § security institutions (police, justice, immigration, military, national intelligence, prisons), leadership positions in foreign service related to technical experts supporting mediation and negotiation processes, negotiators, mediators, observers, peace agreement signatories) and § Number of women’s CSOs participating in government- led peacebuilding processes (Security sector reform, disarmament programmes and dialogues) 55 UN General Assembly ‘Report of the Secretary General: Peace Building and Sustaining Peace’ A/72/707– S/2018/43 28