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Statement on the Meeting of the African Union (AU), regional faith-based organizations, and communities of traditional leaders: to strengthen their engagement in prevention and response to violence against women and girls and harmful practices in Africa.
Statement
Consultative Meeting to Strengthen Partnership between the African Union , Regional Faith-based Organizations, and Communities of Traditional Leaders to Strengthen their Engagement in Prevention and Response to VAW/G, SGBV, Harmful Practice and Promotion of SRH and RR in Africa
All Protocol duly observed
Press Conference: H.E Amb. Josepha Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
Press Conference: H.E. Amira El Fadil, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS)
Press Conference: H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)
Press Conference: H.E Dr. ABOU-ZEID Amani, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
Opening session of the 39th meeting of the African Union’s Executive Council
Statement of H.E Amb. Josefa Sacko Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen
We are glad to join you in the EXPO Dubai 2020 and wish to welcome you to the African Union Pavilion tomorrow on 13 October 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The 13rd October is an international Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The African Union seizes this day to mourn with fellow Africans who lost their loved ones and livelihood to disasters, including COVID-19.
We commemorate this day to celebrate our heroes who put their dear lives on line for a safe and resilient Africa.