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The African Union Moves to Harmonize Learning Assessments through a New Continental Framework

July 29, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED), in partnership with the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), is advancing the validation of a continent-wide framework aimed at transforming how learning outcomes are measured and addressed across African Union (AU) Member States.

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Official Statement by the Commissioner of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah at World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation”

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the African Union stands in solemn solidarity with all survivors of human trafficking and in unwavering determination to end this grave violation of human dignity. We join the global community in condemning one of the most devastating crimes of our times.

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July 30, 2025
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Educators Trained on identifying and addressing School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV)

July 30, 2025
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Educators from over 20 African Union Member States are currently participating in a capacity-building workshop on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), taking place in Yaoundé under the theme: “Empowering Educators to End SRGBV through Teacher Leadership and Advocacy”. The training is to be held from July 28–31, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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Inaugural Africa Urban Resilience Programme (AURP) Steering Committee and the Technical Working Group Meetings

August 14, 2025 to August 16, 2025
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INAUGURAL AFRICA URBAN RESILIENCE PROGRAMME (AURP)
STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
14 to 16 August 2025, in Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)

Download the AURP Brochure:
- English Version
- French Version

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AUC Chairperson received UN Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Amina J. Mohammed

July 29, 2025
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The AU Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed today at AU HQ in Addis Ababa this afternoon.

Their exchange reaffirmed commitment to the AU-UN Framework Agreement on enhanced partnership in peace & security, focusing on preventive diplomacy, mediation, peace operations, & sustainable development.
They also reviewed regional security dynamics & underscored the importance of African-led solutions.

AUC Chairperson met with H.E. Amb. Berik Aryn, Director General of Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), on the margins of #UNFSS+4

July 29, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met this morning with H.E. Amb. @BerikAryn, Director General of @IOFS_Official, on the margins of #UNFSS+4. They explored ways of strengthening cooperation to advance food security & agricultural transformation in line with AU Agenda 2063 and the priorities of AU Member States.

Empowering African Women from the Start: Integrating HIV Prevention into the First Bonds of Life

July 29, 2025
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Each year, Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD) reminds us of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrate, we must also confront a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention efforts.

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Statement by AUC Chairperson at 13th High Level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance: Trends, Challenges and Prospects

ON THE THEME: “JUSTICE, RIGHTS, REPARATIONS AND STATE BUILDING”
29 JULY 2025, ACCRA, GHANA

Your Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana;

Your Excellencies, Former Heads of State and Government Present here today;

Your Excellency, Samuel Okudzeto Abiakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Republic of Ghana;

Your Excellency, Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah, AU Commissioner for Social Development, Health, and Humanitarian Affairs;

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July 29, 2025
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