Departments
Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development (HHS)
Commissioner
H.E. Amb. Minata SAMATE CESSOUMA is the Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development. She is a native of Burkina Faso with over thirty (30) years of experience in international relations, Diplomacy, Governance and peace and security, humanitarian and social affairs.
Structure
The Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) works to promote the
oversees the policy and strategic development and delivery on implementation of decisions of AU p
The division of humanitarian affairs provides continental direction to the achievement of durable
AIDS Watch Africa (AWA) is a statutory entity of the African Union with the specific mandate to l
Comprises three (3) Divisions and is tasked with a broad spectrum of issues related to continenta
The division of labour and employment focuses on the rights, labour standards, integrated employm
The Division works with Member States and development partners to create and strengthen social pr
The Division of Culture and Sports harmonises and coordinates activities and policies across the
Activities
The African Union Commission (AUC) and partners have issued a call for inclusive policies prioritizing migrants' rights within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
On 30 August 2023, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), with t
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website, which provides visitors with a user-friendly and informative experience. The website can be accessed at https://sportscouncil.au.int .
The African Union Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held the 1st Regional Popularization Workshop of the new AU Policies on the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) in Africa from 15 to 17 August 2023 in Port Luis, Mauritius.
August 30, 2023
African Union Commission in collaboration with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Switzerland Embassy.
August 28, 2023 to August 30, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY
August 15, 2023 to August 17, 2023
1st Regional Popularization Workshop of the new AU Policies on the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) in Africa
July 23, 2023 to July 27, 2023
The newly constituted Technical Committee for the African Games (TCAG) for the 13th Edition of the African Games to be held in Accra, Ghana,
July 19, 2023 to July 22, 2023
AU Continental Technical Experts’ Consultation on Strengthening Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction Efforts towards Addressing Drug Trafficking and Advancing Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and Rule of Law in Africa.
July 07, 2023 to July 08, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY
Multi-sectoral approach is a key requirement for an effective response to curving down the NCDs, injuries and mental health conditions burden. The interconnectivity of the daily activities of human life, the impact of economic and social practices on the NCDs risk factors as well as the broad social determinants of health make an inter-sectoral approach the most effective response.
April 13, 2023 to April 22, 2023
December 17, 2019
January 28, 2019 to March 31, 2019
Media
Department Resources
May 31, 2023
Outbreak Update: As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
May 05, 2023
Outbreak Update: As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
April 02, 2023
Outbreak Update: As of 1 April 2023, a total of 761,402,282 COVID-19 cases and 6,887,000 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
March 22, 2023
Outbreak Update: As of 21 March 2023, a total of 760,360,956 COVID-19 cases and 6,873,477 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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 25, 2023
July 20, 2023
May 31, 2023
Outbreak Update: As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).
May 05, 2023
Outbreak Update: As of 3 May 2023, a total of 765,222,932 COVID-19 cases and 6,921,614 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1%) have been reported globally by 232 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO).