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

Event

ven, 1 Nov 2024 - 10:45 - lun, 4 Nov 2024 - 15:45

When: November 1^st - 4^th, 2024.

Where: Méridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre, Algeria.

Objectives

To celebrate and recognize young people from across the continent and their contribution towards an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.
To actively involve young people in contemplating, revitalizing, and reimagining the African Youth Charter to address present-day challenges and opportunities.
To harness young people’s perspectives, take a common position on the year's theme.
Promote youth diplomacy by encouraging youth-driven solutions and leadership across African states.
To empower young people through training, capacity development and opportunities to thrive in various spaces, including Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship.
To create platforms for young people to connect, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and build networks supporting their personal and professional development.

Journalists are invited to cover the high-level opening ceremony of the Forum on November 1^st, 2024 at 9AM (GMT+1). Journalists planning to attend the event should be accredited for the Forum on this link.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Ilwad Elmi Mohamed | Ag. Head of Division, Women, Gender and Youth Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: elmimohamedi@africa-union.org
Mr. Daniel Adugna | Youth Officer, Women, Gender and Youth Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: AdugnaD@africa-union.org

For media inquiries, please contact:

Mr. Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar| Senior Communication Officer, Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission | E-mail: GamalK@africa-union.org
Ms. Arlette Akingeneye | Women, Gender and Youth Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: AkingeneyeA@africa-union.org