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WOMEN, GENDER AND YOUTH DIRECTORATE (WGYD)

The Women, Gender, Development and Youth Directorate (WGDY) is responsible for leading, guiding, def…

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AUC Deputy Chairperson at Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026

9 آذار/مارس 2026

“Honouring Women of the African Union: Voices, Work and Community”

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Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission At the Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the African Union Commission and the Pan-African Youth Union

AUC Chairperson Statement at Signing of MoU between AUC and PYU

6 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2025

Distinguished guests, representatives of the Pan-African Youth Union, ladies and gentlemen,

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Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Pan African Women's Day and the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation

AUC Chairperson Statement on the Pan African Women's Day and 63rd Ann. of PAWO

31 تموز/يوليو 2025

Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation.

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Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Message of the Chairperson During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign

28 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2023

Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat

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Welcome Remarks by the Director of the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate

13 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2023

WELCOME REMARKS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE WOMEN, GENDER AND YOUTH DIRECTORATE (WGYD)

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Statement by Ms. Prudence Ngwenya Director Women, Gender and Youth Directorate,

8 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2023

Chairperson of the Expert Group of the STC on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, Commissioner Dr. Angela Nakafeero,

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