Activities
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July 03, 2024 to July 04, 2024
the women of Sudan from women’s organisation, civil society, the private sector, gathered in Kampala, Uganda from 3-4 July 2024
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June 14, 2024
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, business-trade-entrepreneurship, and Peace and Security. The 2024 cohort brings together 39 young women from 12 African countries selected from a highly competitive pool of 1000 applications.
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May 02, 2024
A thriving creative economy fuels innovation, jobs, and economic growth across Africa. Recognizing this potential, the African Union and Google Africa join forces to launch the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long campaign of the continent's rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit.
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April 12, 2024
The African Union’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD) in partnership with GIZ African Union launched the second edition of the AU Civic Tech Fund, a pan-African initiative that seeks to support initiatives and projects that strengthen citizen engagement through innovative tools and digital technologies.
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April 11, 2024
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are pleased to announce the selection and onboarding of 36 fellows as part of the third cohort of African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL).
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March 28, 2024
The African Union’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, GIZ African Union, and Afrilabs officially launched the second edition of the AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program.
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March 14, 2024
In a move to promote the linkages between the sports economy and youth development the African Union's Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), set up a Youth Pavilion on the sidelines of the ongoing edition of the African Games being held in Accra, Ghana, from 8-13 March
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March 11, 2024
The AU Commission (AUC), under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a virtual policy dialogue titled, “Closing the Gap
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March 07, 2024
In addition, women entrepreneurs are predominantly in the informal sector with limited access to capital and other formal financial services.