<P> The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), founded by the 1975 Treaty of Lagos, is an organization of West African states which aims to promote the region's economy . The West African Monetary Union (or UEMOA from its name in French, Union économique et monétaire ouest - africaine) is limited to the eight, mostly Francophone countries that employ the CFA franc as their common currency . The Liptako - Gourma Authority of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso seeks to jointly develop the contiguous areas of the three countries . </P> <P> Since the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 in 2000, women have been engaged in rebuilding war - torn Africa . Starting with the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace and Women in Peacebuilding Network (WIPNET), the peace movement has grown to include women across West Africa . </P> <P> Established on May 8, 2006, Women Peace and Security Network--Africa (WIPSEN - Africa), is a women - focused, women - led Pan-African non-governmental organization based in Ghana . The organization has a presence in Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Sierra Leone . Regional leaders of nonviolent resistance include Leymah Gbowee, Comfort Freeman, and Aya Virginie Toure . </P> <P> Pray the Devil Back to Hell is a documentary film about the origin of this peace movement . The film has been used as an advocacy tool in post-conflict zones like Sudan and Zimbabwe, mobilizing African women to petition for peace and security . </P>

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