Departments
Women, Gender & Youth
Structure
The Women, Gender, Development and Youth Directorate (WGDY) is responsible for leading, guiding,
Activities
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
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).
The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL), in collaboration with the African Union Office of the Legal Counsel (A
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative force in global development, with potential to reshape youth development in Africa.
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.
July 25, 2023 to August 30, 2023
April 13, 2023 to April 22, 2023
May 11, 2022 to June 30, 2022
September 21, 2021 to October 05, 2021
Media
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August 31, 2024
Your Excellencies,
August 25, 2024
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Your Excellency Yoko KAMIKAWA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan;
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.
September 13, 2024
February 22, 2024
February 16, 2024
April 27, 2023