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Creating a Gender-inclusive Legal Profession: IAWL-AUOLC Stakeholder Engagement to Combat Gender Inequality

October 07, 2024
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The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL), in collaboration with the African Union Office of the Legal Counsel (AUOLC) under the leadership of Dr. Hajer Gueldich, and the Former Chief Justice of Ethiopia, Justice Meaza Ashenafi will host a public forum and stakeholder engagement of the continent-wide strategic initiative, the Gender Equality in Law Campaign (GELC). This high-level Regional Consultative and Stakeholder Engagement will take place on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, 11 am at the African Union Old Conference Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

9th Specialized Technical Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.

October 29, 2024 to November 06, 2024
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The African Union Commission led by the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate is convening the 9th Specialized Technical Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (STC on GEWE). The STC will be held back to back with the Africa Review meeting on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (B+3 Review) and the Africa Pre-Consultation meeting on the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69).

AU Mission to the USA hosts the Georgetown ART ALL NIGHT Event

September 27, 2024
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“In celebrating African art, we are celebrating not just a continent, but a shared human experience. Art transcends boundaries, and in African art, we find a profound connection between past and present, between local tradition and global influence. It is a reminder that, through creativity, we can bridge divides, foster understanding, and uplift the voices of those who have long been marginalized”.

African Union’s Landmark G20 Engagement: Shaping Global Energy Transition and Driving Sustainability

October 05, 2024
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In a landmark moment for Africa, the African Union (AU) is actively engaging in the G20 Meetings following its official admission, marking a new era of representation for the continent in global governance and agenda setting. The AU's inclusion in the G20 is historic, solidifying Africa’s role in addressing critical global issues such as economic development, energy transitions, and sustainability.

African Union Commission and IOM Pledge to Strengthen Collaboration, Address Migration Challenges

October 09, 2024
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The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have renewed their commitment to strengthen their strategic partnership and joint efforts to address migration challenges in Africa in an inaugural Principals’ Meeting at the AUC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

African Women Leaders Unite in Dakar to Shape Groundbreaking African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

October 08, 2024
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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 Women Leaders Consultation on the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG).

Women’s participation must increase, not just numbers but quality of contributions to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region.

October 10, 2024
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he 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 recognition of the importance of women as equal partners in peace, security, governance and sustainable development

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