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      Power of Service: African Union deploys new cohort of Youth Volunteers.
      Power of Service: African Union deploys new cohort of Youth Volunteers.
      21 February 2025

      The African Union has deployed and onboarded the 12th cohort of Youth Volunteers.

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      Empowering Africa’s Creatives: The AU Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Initiative Creative Sector Cohort “Afri’Talent” Launch
      Financial and Economic Inclusion Initiative Creative Sector Cohort “Afri’Talent”
      20 December 2024

      To address critical gaps in access to skills development, funding, and mentorship within the African creative sector, the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate launched th

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      Accelerating the Implementation of the African Union Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Initiative Leveraging the Sokokuu Integrated Ecosystem
      Leveraging the Sokokuu Integrated Ecosystem
      17 December 2024

      To advance entrepreneurship, digital and financial inclusion, and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as drivers of job creation across Africa, the African Union

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      Chairperson at 16 Days of Activism Campaign to End Violence Against Women/Girls
      25 November 2024

      Under the theme:

      Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action:
      Unite To End Violence Against Women

      Event
      Pan-African Youth Forum  Theme: “1 Million Next Level is Knocking: Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century”.
      Pan-African Youth Forum
      1 November 2024

      When: November 1st - 4th, 2024.

      Where: Méridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre, Algeria.

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      9th Specialized Technical Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
      9th Specialized Technical Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
      29 October 2024
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      Women’s participation must increase, not just numbers but quality of contributions to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region.
      Women’s participation must increase, not just numbers
      10 October 2024

      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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      African Women Leaders Unite in Dakar to Shape Groundbreaking African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
      African Women Leaders Unite in Dakar to Shape Groundbreaking AU Convention
      8 October 2024

      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).

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      Creating a Gender-inclusive Legal Profession: IAWL-AUOLC Stakeholder Engagement to Combat Gender Inequality
      IAWL-AUOLC Stakeholder Engagement to Combat Gender Inequality
      7 October 2024

      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.

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      Institutionalizing Office of the Youth Envoy reinforces commitment to greater youth participation.
      Institutionalizing Office of the Youth Envoy reinforces commitment
      1 October 2024

      In a significant move towards greater youth participation and empowerment, the African Union (AU) adopted a decision to institutionalize the Office of the Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth.

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      Unpacking the potential of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate youth development in Africa.
      Unpacking the potential of Artificial Intelligence to accelerate youth
      13 September 2024

      Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative force in global development, with potential to reshape youth development in Africa.

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      H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Statement at the 2024 AFI Global Policy Forum
      H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Statement at the 2024 AFI Global Policy Forum
      4 September 2024

      Distinguished Guests, Members of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, Fellow Leaders, Partners in Development, Ladies and Gentlemen,

      Salutations

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