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Women, Gender & Youth

Structure

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

Activities

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

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

March 07, 2024

In addition, women entrepreneurs are predominantly in the informal sector with limited access to capital and other formal financial services.

February 18, 2024

The African Union Commission, under the leadership of H.E. Moussa Faki, Chairperson, reaffirms its commitment to youth engagement as an integral part of the continent's developmental strategy in line with Agenda 2063. "

February 16, 2024

"The launch of the #ICanSurvive Mental Health Toolkit is a significant stride towards confronting the mental health challenges that young Africans face.

March 15, 2024

The African Union Ministers in charge of Gender and Women’s’ Affairs will converge for a Consultation Meeting in the sidelines of the Sixty-Eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), which will take place from 11 to 22 March 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

March 13, 2024

68th Session on the Commission of the Status of Women – Panel Discussion on Quality & Inclusive Education for Girls’ Empowerment: A Strategic Tool for ending Harmful Practices.

March 08, 2024

The African Union Commission will convene a forum to commemorate International Women’s Day.

February 18, 2024

Press briefing under the theme "Youth Inclusion in Championing the Implementation of AU Agenda 2063.

December 13, 2023 to December 14, 2023

The 4th High Level Forum on Women, Peace and Security in Africa will be convened under the theme “Enhancing Women’s Participation and Leadership in Peace and Security Processes in Africa”.   

November 27, 2023 to November 28, 2023

The 3rd Men’s Conference will provide an opportunity to consolidate bold Continental efforts that Heads of State and other sectors have taken towards Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

Department Resources

September 19, 2020

The African Union Commission (AUC) envisions “an integrated continent that is politically united based on the ideals of Pan Africanism an

June 24, 2020

Highlights of the cooperation with the GIZ-project “Support to the African Union on Migration and Displacement”

June 24, 2020

Violent extremism is a global issue.