
African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate
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Women, Gender and Youth Directorate at the African Union Commission
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https://www.au.int/web/en/wgd 11-11-2016 08:35:45
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UN Women Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA joins African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security & RECs Reps to push the #WPS agenda beyond 25 years of UNSCR 1325. With 34 AU states adopting NAPs, now is the time to deepen coordination, accountability, & action. Women belong at the table—not as guests, but as architects of peace. #WPS


At the regional WPS consultation, UN Women Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA calls for bold steps: ✔A continental coordination mechanism ✔Institutionalized action plans ✔Strategic partnerships ✔Male allyship ✔Real inclusion of all women & girls It’s time to move from celebration to transformation. #WPS


The AWLNetwork is proud to take part in the African Union Pre-Election Assessment Mission (#PAM) to Tanzania 🇹🇿, from 11–21 June 2025, in support of the ongoing electoral process and the government’s efforts toward consolidating democracy, governance, stability, and women’s


“Let us seize this moment to build a future where child care is not a #privilege, but a fundamental #right for all.” - H.E. Amma A. Twum-Amoah #ChildCareConference2025 #InvestInChildCare


At the Africa #ChildCareConference2025, the African Union—together with The African Early Childhood Network and other strategic partners—is committed to forging strong partnerships to drive accelerated action for quality, inclusive childcare across the continent. #InvestInChildCare


“As African Union, we are committed to supporting member states to strengthen systems, policies & investments that advance holistic early childhood development including through practical models such as our own #AU Childcare Centre.” - Prof. Julio RAKOTONIRINA Director AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development



“This conference gives an opportunity to interrogate the status of childcare systems in #Africa, to identify gaps, share experiences & reflect on policy options available for countries as they strive to strengthen childcare systems.” - Prof. Mary Getui Chairperson, The African Early Childhood Network



"We now have an instrument that sets us on a path where countries can have country-specific legislation in tackling #VAWG in the cyber sphere" ~ Mohamed Kimbugwe on the #AUEVAWGConvention and the need to #RatifyAUCEVAWG! The full legal text is available ➡️au.int/en/aucevawg



📢 UN Women Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA is pleased to announce that our new Rep to the African Union & ECA has officially presented her credentials to H.E. Mahmoud Ali youssouf ,Chairperson of the AUC. This marks a renewed commitment of collaboration w/ African Union to deepen #GEWE in #Africa


Today H.E. Amb Abdi Mahamoud Eybe, Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to Ethiopia, signed the #AUEVAWGConvention, reaffirming Djibouti's commitment to work towards ratifying the convention. This is a step to 15 ratifications that will ensure the swift entry into force of the convention!
