October 08
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 »
October 10
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 »
July 31
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 »
July 08
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 »
July 01
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 »
June 14
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 »
March 24
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 »
March 09
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 »
July 03, 2023
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 »
April 30, 2023
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 »
April 03, 2023
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 »
March 31, 2023
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 »
March 29, 2023
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 »
March 09, 2023
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 »
February 19, 2023
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 »
February 14, 2023
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 »
January 18, 2023
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 »
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