Africa: African Women Leaders Unite in Dakar to Shape Groundbreaking AU Convention

In a historic stride towards securing the safety and well-being of women and girls across Africa, women leaders from the continent gathered in Dakar, Senegal for the 4th African… Read more »

Central Africa: Women's Participation Must Increase, Not Just Numbers but Quality of Contributions to Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region.

The African Union (AU) recognizes that women's participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In… Read more »

Africa: Eliminate Barriers That Hinder the Realization of Women's Right to Education

Africa has made tremendous progress in advancing access to education for girls and women, however, the continent continues to face challenges and barriers that hinder the… Read more »

Africa: Communique Adopted at the Sudan Women's Dialogue

WE, the women of Sudan from women's organisation, civil society, the private sector, gatheredinKampala, Uganda from 3-4 July 2024, on the occasion of the Sudan Women's Peace… Read more »

Africa: Sudan Women's Peace Dialogue Concludes with a Powerful Call for Inclusive Peace and Security in Sudan

The Sudan Women's Peace Dialogue, a landmark conference held in Kampala on July 3-4, 2024, gathered more than 60 Sudanese women from various backgrounds. Participants included… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Women's peace dialogue - 3-4th July 2024

We, the participants of the Sudan Women’s peace dialogue,,"convened in Kampala, from 3-4 July 2024, Read more »

Africa: Young Women Inducted Into Governance, Entrepreneurship and Peace and Security - Lead(h)er Fellowship

The 3rd Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship has commenced their induction process into a series of empowerment programmes focused broadly on politics and governance,… Read more »

Africa: Advancing Women's Participation and Leadership in Peace Processes in Africa

Recognizing the pivotal role women play in peace-making and peace-building endeavours, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) convened a landmark Ministerial… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Strongly Condemns Mass Abduction of Schoolchildren and Women in Northwestern Nigeria

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Mahamat Faki, strongly condemns the mass abduction of schoolchildren and women on Thursday 7 March 2024,… Read more »

Africa: Ecosocc, Pan African Parliament and Civil Society Unite for Gender Equality for the Advancement of the Model Law On Gender Equality in Africa

The Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), in its capacity as the Civil Society Organ of the African Union, joined the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on a three-day… Read more »

Africa: Positioning women's voices and aspirations in development priorities

To support Gambia's efforts to centre women in economic empowerment initiatives and ensure that their voices and realities are included in programmes and policies, as well as in… Read more »

Africa: The Women and Youth Financial & Economic Inclusion Initiative, a Catalyst for Inclusive Development.

Africa's vision for its people is that of a continent where girls and boys reach their full potential and men and women contribute equally to the development of their societies.… Read more »

Africa: Empowering Women in Processing - the African Women in Processing Initiative

The African Union Commission, Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals has concluded the inaugural meeting of the Interim Steering Committee of the… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission and Nutrition International Join Forces to Launch Advocacy Campaign Focused On Reducing Malnutrition Particularly in Adolescent Girls

African Union Commission and Nutrition International join forces to launch advocacy campaign focused on reducing malnutrition particularly in adolescent girls Read more »

Africa: Official Statement - International Women's Day

08 March 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - As Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the African Union, I join the rest of the world to commemorate the… Read more »

Africa: African First Ladies Pledged to Close the Gender Gap

The First Ladies of Africa congregated for the 27th Ordinary General Assembly of Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), today, 19 February 2023 at the… Read more »

Africa: Taking Advantage of the Acceleration of AfCFTA to Boost Girls and Women's Education in Africa

The African Union International Centre for Girls and Women's Education in Africa (African Union CIEFFA) has convened the 7th High-Level Dialogue with discussions centered around… Read more »

Burkina Faso: The Chairperson of the Africa Union Commission Strongly Condemns the Abduction of More Than 50 Women and Girls in Burkina Faso

18 January 2023, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat condemns in the strongest terms, the abduction of more than 50 women and… Read more »

Africa: 3rd Africa Forum On Women, Peace And Security 14-15 December 2022

We, the participants of the 3rd Africa Forum on Women, Peace, and Security,” whose theme is “Leveraging on Women, Peace and Security Monitoring to… Read more »

Africa: African Union CIEFFA Hosts the 5th Youth Capacity Building Workshop On Girls & Women's Education in Kigali, Rwanda

African Union CIEFFA hosts the 5TH YOUTH CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON GIRLS & WOMEN'S EDUCATION in Kigali, Rwanda Read more »

Africa: CSW67 - African Countries Agree On Common Position to Harness Technology and Innovation for Empowerment of Women and Girls

Building inclusive innovation and technology ecosystems must be at the heart of efforts to leverage the potential of innovation and technology to support the economic, social, and… Read more »

Africa: African Women Network Intergenerational Retreat Ends With a Resolve to Invest, Build, and Inspire More Women Leaders in Africa.

Women in Africa make up 58% of the continent's self-employed population. Undeniably, the impact of women in leadership cannot be sidelined. Throughout the centuries of African… Read more »

Africa: Final Call for Applicants - African Women in Media: Agenda 2063 Awards.

Registration by applicants interested to participate in the African Women in Media: Agenda 2063 Awards will close on 8th December 2022, 2PM EAT. Every year during the annual… Read more »

Africa: African Union and UN Women Renew Commitment to Advance Gender Equality in Africa

The African Union Commission's Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) in collaboration with UN Women Eastern and Southern Africa and the UN Women Liaison Office to the AU held… Read more »

Africa: Regional Partners Trained On the Ratification and Domestication of Human Rights Instruments Related to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)

African Union Commission in partnership with UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa, and Equality Now, within the framework of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme,… Read more »