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Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt greetings to all the young people across our continent and in the diaspora as we mark this year’s International Youth Day.

This day calls us to recognize the extraordinary power of youth to turn aspiration into action—especially where change is needed most. Africa’s renewal begins with young people who do not wait, but lead with ingenuity and resolve.

H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission,
Distinguished Members of the Media,
Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
Partners of ACS2,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
All Protocols Observed,
Good afternoon, good morning—wherever you may be joining from.
Thank you for being with us today.

Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation. This dual celebration connects us to the very foundations of our struggle for liberation, reminding us that African women have always been architects of change, builders of nations, and champions of justice.

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;