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      Statement by H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa on the occasion of the Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the Conference of the African Diasporas in the Americas and celebration of the International Day for People of African Descent
      H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Statement at African Diasporas in the Americas
      31 August 2024

      Your Excellencies,

      Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil

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      H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Statement at 2024 TICAD Ministerial Meeting
      H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa Statement at 2024 TICAD Ministerial Meeting
      25 August 2024

      • Your Excellency Yoko KAMIKAWA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan;

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      Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development- International Youth Day
      Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development- International Youth Day
      12 August 2024

      Statement of the Director of Women, Gender and Youth in Celebration of the International Youth Day

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      Eliminate barriers that hinder the realization of women’s right to education: Pan-African Women’s Day Commemoration.
      Eliminate barriers that hinder the realization of women’s right to education
      31 July 2024

      Africa has made tremendous progress in advancing access to education for girls and women, however, the continent continues to face challenges and barriers that hinder the realization of women’s rig

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      15 Civic Tech Organizations selected finalists to drive citizen-led transformation.
      Civic Tech Organizations selected finalists to drive citizen-led transformation
      17 July 2024

      Fifteen civic tech organizations will receive €15,000 in funding from the African Union Civic Tech Fund initiative to enhance and scale the citizen engagement projects through innovative solutions and digital technologies

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      Intergenerational Dialogue addresses complexities of leadership and influence faced by African women and girls.
      Intergenerational Dialogue addresses complexities of leadership
      16 July 2024

      Despite progress in recent years, the number of women in leadership positions across various sectors of development remains relatively low.

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      Sudan Women’s Peace Dialogue Concludes with a Powerful Call for Inclusive Peace and Security in Sudan.
      Sudan Women’s Peace Dialogue Concludes with a Powerful Call for Inclusive Peace
      3 July 2024

      The Sudan Women’s Peace Dialogue, a landmark conference held in Kampala on July 3-4, 2024, gathered more than 60 Sudanese women from various backgrounds.

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      Communique adopted at the Sudan Women’s Dialogue
      Communique adopted at the Sudan Women’s Dialogue
      3 July 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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      Young women inducted into Governance, entrepreneurship and peace and security: Lead(H)er Fellowship
      Young women inducted into Governance, entrepreneurship and peace and security
      14 June 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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      H.E. DCP Statement for Africa Day 2024
      H.E. DCP Statement for Africa Day 2024
      25 May 2024
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      #DiscoverMyAfrica, A Celebration of Creative Economy on Africa Month
      #DiscoverMyAfrica, A Celebration of Creative Economy on Africa Month
      2 May 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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      The African Union Launches the Second Edition of the AU Civic Tech Fund
      The African Union Launches the Second Edition of the AU Civic Tech Fund
      12 April 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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