
African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate
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Women, Gender and Youth Directorate at the African Union Commission
Joined November 2016
We commend #Botswana, under the leadership of H.E. Duma Gideon Boko, for providing a platform for young people to lead and be at the forefront of policymaking! Congratulations to Ms. Lesego Chombo on your appointment!. #AfricanWomenLead.
Youth and gender must go beyond conversation to action. We’re proud to announce Ms. Lesego Chombo as our new Minister of Youth and Gender. #botswanacabinet.#unitedandproudnation
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It's a victorious day for women and girls across the continent! . The 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU has just adopted the #AUEVAWGConvention, a first of its kind comprehensive continental instrument to address #VAWG in Africa.
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Today marks the beginning of the #16DaysOfActivism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence that will be observed under the theme “Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” . #NoExcuse #EndGBVAfrica
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The Women, Gender and Development Directorate wishes to congratulate Chairperson @AUC_MoussaFaki on his unanimous re-election. Congratulations to Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa @mnsanzabaganwa on your election as the Deputy Chairperson. Great to have a woman at the helm of leadership
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The AUC - UNDP African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Program is looking for the 3rd cohort. If you know you've got what it takes, go ahead and read the requirements and apply!. LINK HERE ▶️ DEADLINE: 13 August 2023. #1mNextLevel #JoinALifeChangingMission
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Amb. Mulamula @LMulamula over the years, you’ve led & supported actions that nurture women’s leadership. Your appointment as Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is a demonstration of the capability of women to lead. We’ll continue to extend our support to you. Congratulations.
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📢 Calling on all civil society organizations to apply for the Africa #Beijing30 Consultations!. English: French: .Portuguese: .Arabic: #AfricaBeijing30
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November 25th marks the beginning of the #16DaysOfActivism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence. The @_AfricanUnion will observe this campaign under the theme “From Commitment to Action: A Call for Accelerated Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Africa.” #NoExcuse
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Let us celebrate all our women & girls. To our mothers, daughters & sisters, the journey towards #GenderEquality has been long, but we remain resilient. #IWD2020 .👧🏾.👩🏼🦱.👱🏾♀️.👩🏼🦰.👩🏼🦳.🧑🏼🦳.🧓🏿.👵🏼.🧕.👮🏾.🕵🏾♀️.👷🏾♀️.👩🏾⚕️.👩🏾🍳.👩🏽🌾.👩🏾🎓.👩🏽🎤.🧑🏻🎤.👩🏾🏫.👩🏾🏭.👩🏽💻.👩🏽💼.👩🏾🔧.👩🏾🔬.👩🏾🎨.👩🏽🚒.🧑🏽🚀.👰🏽.👸🏽.🦹🏽♀️.🧝🏽♀️.👯♀️.👩🏾🦼.🏃🏾♀️.
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📍 Nairobi, Kenya.🗓 10 - 11 July, 2023.We are so excited to be in Nairobi to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the #MaputoProtocol on Women's Rights in Africa. The Government of Kenya @PSYGKenya and @SOAWR @UN_Women @ACHPR 🙌🏾👏🏾 #MaputoTurns20 #GenderEquality
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Congratulations Ms. Chido Cleopatra Mpemba @ChidoCleoMpemba on your appointment as the next African Union Youth Envoy. We welcome you and extend our assurances of full support as you take up this critical role to lead more actions on Youth Policies & programs. #AfricaYouthDay
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25th Nov is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the start of “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence”. On 25th Nov, the @_AfricanUnion will launch a concerted effort to rally men & boys to commit to ending the scourge of violence.
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“Investing in women is arguably the most effective measure any developing nation can employ, to accelerate its development”, says H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana and @_AfricanUnion Leader on Gender and Development issues in Africa. [Watch]🔛
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Happy #IWD2025! .#IWD is not just a celebration; it is a moment to reflect & commit to accelerate action to promote #GEWE. This year, we celebrate #IWD following a historic adoption of the #AUEVAWGConvention that will uphold women's & girls' rights & ensure justice for survivors.
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International Women's Day 2018. Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women's Lives. Join us #Gender4all to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay this March 8th, 2018.@_AfricanUnion @FemnetProg @gimacampaign @kaltany @nathalie_traore @yayerama @GenderLinks @ChiwaraLetty.
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🔴@_AfricanUnion in partnership with @unwomenAU will hold the "Multi-Stakeholder #ContinentalSummit" to showcase the work of civil society organizations implementing @GlobalSpotlight in #Africa. The Summit will be held ahead of the GIMAC and the AU Summit in February🗓️
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Today, we commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the #MaputoProtocol! .In line with the 2024 AU theme of the year, we celebrate Article 12 which guarantees women and girls rights to education and training. #MaputoAt21
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In collaboration with @ECA_OFFICIAL, @_AfricanUnion Commission launched the African Women Leadership Fund #AWLF to mobilize resources from the global private sector to fund women initiatives & promote an enabling environment for the increased participation of women. #IWD2020
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Journée Internationale des #Femmes 2018. L'heure est venue : les #Activités rurales et urbaines transforment la vie des #Femmes. Rejoignez-nous #Gender4all pour célébrer #JOURNEEDESFEMMES ce 8 mars 2018.@_AfricanUnion @AUC_DPA @gimacampaign @AUBinetaDiop @unwomenafrica @kaltany.
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The #Beijing30 Africa Youth & CSOs consultations are currently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The consultations will take stock of progress made in implementing the Beijing Declaration & Platform for Action to advance #GEWE in Africa.
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ONE MORE DAY TO GO!.Women's Rights are Human Rights and from tomorrow we kick off an exciting year long calendar of events that will celebrate the journey we have walked together 🙌🏾💪🏾.#MaputoProtocol #GenderEquality . REGISTER ⏩️ Join us online:
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Momentous day as @AWLNetwork formalizes its partnership with the @_AfricanUnion by signing a Memorandum of Understanding during the 37th #AUSummit.
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On this #DayOfTheGirl, we must celebrate our African girls across the continent & the diaspora. For their creativity & innovation; for the positive culture; their resilience & determination is always uplifting. We must reassure them that they belong. We share in their greatness
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Opening ceremony #Gender Pre-Summit @_AfricanUnion Under the theme Winning the Fight Against Corruption: Sustainable Path to Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Africa.#Gender4All .@AUC_MoussaFaki @AU_KwesiQuartey @VictoriaMaloka1 @yayerama @kaltany @snyabena
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To mark the beginning of the #16DaysOfActivism, the @_AfricanUnion in collaboration with @unwomenAU & @UNOAU_ organized an advocacy walk under the theme “From Commitment to Action: A Call for Accelerated Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Africa.” #NoExcuse
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SAVE THE DATE 📢. Join us on the margins of #CSW69 for a celebration of the historic adoption of the #AUEVAWGConvention. Bringing together global leaders advancing #GEWE, the event will also provide a platform to strategize on accelerating the ratification of the Convention.
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#AfricanUnion member states #Rwanda, #Namibia, #SouthAfrica & #Senegal, are among top 10 countries in the world with the highest level of women representation in #Parliament. Others,such as #Ethiopia have achieved a parity government with women forming 50% of Cabinet.#WomenDecade
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LET'S GO! The meeting is underway and we are all raring to go! Today is an exciting day as we reflect on how far we have come to advance women's rights and how far we have yet to go! . #MaputoProtocol #MaputoAt20
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📢 @FAJafrica, in collaboration with the @_AfricanUnion, is hosting a consultation on the #AUEVAWGConvention in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Oct 17-18, 2024. This meeting will bring together diverse voices to tackle violence against women journalists & in workplaces across the 🌍.
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📢 Happening now . A high-level #CSW69 side event on advancing the ratification of the #AUEVAWGconvention hosted by @AU_WGYD, @AWLNetwork, @unwomenAU, & @OAFLAD. The event will mobilize collective action toward achieving ratification & entry into force of the Convention.
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It’s time to work together towards an African Convention to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We must commit to tackling the negative mindsets among men & boys that normalize violence against women and girls-H.E. @PaulKagame at the Men’s Conference #PositiveMasculinity
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#IWD2025 is around the corner!. Join us for an #IWD2025 celebration discussion themed "20 years after the Maputo Protocol Entered into Force, Where Are We?". This discussion will focus on efforts to promote #GEWE including the recent adoption of the #AUEVAWGConvention.
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The #41GIMAC pre-summit CSOs consultative meeting just kicked off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 2-day meeting seeks to advance gender-inclusive global reparations agenda in line with the 2025 AU theme of the year on reparations.
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🚨 Happening Now 🚨. Women leaders & the diaspora in New York are advocating for strong political support & commitment to adopt the #AUEVAWGConvention, empowering women & girls across Africa. Follow the conversation live ➡ #AfricanVoices #RoadToAUCEVAWG
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At #ICFGM2023, the @AU_WGYD team held a session on the @_AfricanUnion Convention on Ending Violence against Women and Girls (EVAWG) featuring representatives from @AU_WGYD, @Amref_Worldwide, and @fgm_global.
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30 years after the adoption of #BDPfA,.☑️ What are the continental milestones including legislative advances, national policy shifts, & community-led interventions?.☑️ How can we strengthen collaborations & partner support to advance women's and girls' health & rights in Africa?
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Indeed this is an exciting day for women in Africa! . On the sidelines of the #AUSummit, the Pan African Women's Organisation signed an MOU with @_AfricanUnion represented by Dep. Chairperson,H.E. @mnsanzabaganwa. This affirms the AU’s commitment in championing the gender agenda.
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Excited as Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic deposits Instruments of Ratification of the “Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa” #MaputoProtocol. Sahrawi becomes 43rd country to ratify Protocol. See-
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For the next three days, the #AUEVAWGConvention Drafting Committee is meeting in South Africa to continue work on the drafting of the convention. What would you want to see reflected in it? You can share your thoughts 👇🏼. #AfricanVoices #RoadToAUCEVAWG
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Education is a cornestone to unleashing women's & youth's potential. As we celebrate #AfricaDay, let's highlight educational programs & initiatives equipping them with the skills they need to navigate & thrive in the 21st Century. 🔗: #YearOfEducation
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In commemoration of #16DaysOfActivism, @AU_WGYD's Director, Ms. @maprude, calls for accelerated action to end #VAWG. #EndGBVAfrica.#NoExcuse
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Celebrations all round! Today the Republic of South Sudan deposited its instruments of ratification and becomes the 44th Member State of the @_AfricanUnion to ratify the Maputo Protocol just in time for the #MaputoAt20 celebrations next month. @MgcswssMinister
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On the margins of #CSW69, @AU_WGYD, @UN_Women, & @AWLNetwork convened today a high-level event that brought together global leaders to mark the adoption of the #AUEVAWGConvention. The event also served as a platform to strategize on advancing ratification by Member States.
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The AU Gender Pre-Summit has been instrumental in ensuring the inclusion of the critical voices of the #youth,#women and #men’s in the @_AfricanUnion decision make process. #Gender4all.@AUC_MoussaFaki @AUC_CIDO @Foundation_AU @AUBinetaDiop @AU_KwesiQuartey @EmebetGAbate @kaltany.
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Yesterday, the Afri'Talent Cohort was launched with an inaugural Eastern Africa bootcamp. The program is part of the implementation of #WYFEI2030 & seeks to address critical gaps in access to skills development, funding, & mentorship within the African creative sector.
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Women constitute 70% of informal traders, to reap the full benefits of #AfCFTA, women traders must have access to information & training opportunities on trade networks & their voices must be heard in “AfCFTA negotiations, policymaking & decision-making.
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We are all set for the #GenderPreSummit!. To break the cycle of poverty, violence & inequalities amongst women & girls, we continue to advocate for the dev’t & implementation of policies that will create an array of opportunities for them. ➡️
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We had an exciting day today at the office as Susy Thomas stepped in Ms. @maprude's role as Director of @AU_WGYD for #GirlsTakeover. In her role, she delivered opening remarks for the onboarding of the second cohort of the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship. #IDG2024
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The @_AfricanUnion recognizes that efforts towards peace & security cannot be achieved without the meaningful participation & leadership of women. In particular, efforts towards silencing the guns, enhancing good governance, democracy, justice, & rule of law must integrate #Women
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At #YouthConnekt2024, @AU_WGYD's Director, Ms. @maprude, participated in a panel discussion organized by @unwomenrwanda & @RealSmartAfrica on "Empowering the Next Generation of Women Tech Innovators."
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The drafting committee for the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in #Africa hold its first meeting yesterday. This historic initiative aims to develop a comprehensive legal framework to protect the rights of women and girls across the African continent.
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SAVE THE DATE: The most exciting AU Gender Pre-Summit will be held on the 17th of February. The event will be held on the sidelines of the upcoming AU Summit .Scan the QR Code or click the link to join us virtually! . #GenderPreSummit #Maputo@20
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This afternoon, @UN_Women's DED, Dr. @vanyaradzayi, paid a courtesy visit to @AU_WGYD's Director, Ms. @maprude, to discuss ongoing partnership between the @_AfricanUnion.& @UN_Women and ways to strengthen collaboration to advance #GEWE commitments in Africa.
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25th November, marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence. The @_AfricanUnion is observing this campaign under the theme “Orange Africa:Fight Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Against Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons”
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Young women leaders, standing on the shoulders of giants. President Samia Suluhu Hassan @SuluhuSamia and President of Ethiopia, H.E. Sahle Work Zewde @SahleWorkZewde at the #IGR2022. @Awlnetwork @unwomen @awln_YoungWomen @AWLN_TZ
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Rwanda has broken it’s current world record of 64% #women #representation in parliament. The new world record for women representation in parliament has now shot up to 67.5%. Out of 80, now women occupy 54 seats, which is 67.5%. #Gender4all .@PaulKagame.@kaltany.@snyabena.
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📢 The @_AfricanUnion Ministerial Consultation Meeting has just started! . Leveraging the Common Africa Position on #CSW69 & #Beijing30, the Ministers will discuss #Africa's engagement in #CSW69 and strategic advocacy to advance Africa's interests in this global platform.
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At #ARFSD11, @AU_WGYD participated in a side event hosted by @GlobalSpotlight on "Sustaining Progress toward Eliminating #VAWG through Enhanced Economic Opportunity". The event explored strategies for resource mobilization & addressing financial gaps for #EVAWG efforts.
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This #IWD2023 had us reaching out to some amazing African women in tech. Today we hear from the impressive @Kolokodess founder of @SheCodeAfrica
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🌍 Yesterday, youth from across Africa united in a virtual consultation to contribute to the #AUEVAWGConvention. Key discussions centered on accountability mechanisms and how youth-led groups can play a role in holding governments accountable. #RoadToAUCEVAWG
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Poor #governance causes inequalities that can lead to outbreak of sustained violence. Violence against women is a manifestation of #gender inequality resulting from unequal power relations in times of peace or conflict. What are the sustainable solutions?✒️
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The @AWLNetwork Group of Friends are currently convening a high-level #CSW69 side event on leveraging women's leadership for the full operationalization of the #AUEVAWGConvention. The event seeks to capitalize on #Beijing30 progress to advance the elimination of #VAWG.
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Promoting #GenderEquality, #Women’sEmpowerment,#YouthDevelopment is a collaborative effort from all stakeholders. Fruitful meeting with the Women’s Caucus @AfrikParliament to enhance synergies with @AU_WGYD to accelerate gender & youth mainstreaming in #AU.
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The @_AfricanUnion is set to launch a campaign to rally more action to the commitments on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. The #WhatAfricanWomenWant campaign will be launched on #IWD2022. Join discussion on- #WhatAfricanWomenWant. Press Release -
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The @_AfricanUnion will celebrate Pan-African Women's Day #PAWD on 31st of July 2018 under the theme : Celebrating the Legacy of Liberation by Pan-African Women: Taking Forward the Struggle for Gender Equality. #PAWD2018 #PanAfricanWomen.#SheReleasedAfrica.
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CSOs and partners are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for 2 days to harmonize recommendations aligned with the #AUEVAWGConvention framework and to spearhead a continent-wide sensitization campaign. #AfricanVoices.#RoadtoAUCEVAWG
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The dust has settled but the work continues! With the #AUGenderPreSummit now over we want to keep the conversation alive! .We present to you some key highlights from the various engagements we have had during our Gender Pre Summit ⬇️. #MaputoProtocol
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Tonight, the @combankethiopia is illuminated in orange in commemoration of the #16DaysOfActivism against #GBV!. Together, let us end violence against women and girls!. #EndGBVAfrica #NoExcuse #OrangeTheWorld
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We extend our deepest gratitude to our African Ministers of Gender and Women’s Affairs, their Experts, the @_AfricanUnion Team,UN partners, Civil Society & the entire team that has supported the process leading to the adoption of the COMMON AFRICAN POSITION to be tabled at #CSW65
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📢The Job Creation Forum has just begun at the AU HQ!. Convened by @AU_WGYD.& @aetradegroup, the forum is focused on accelerating the implementation of the AU Women & Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Initiative (#WYFEI2030) leveraging the Sokokuu Integrated Ecosystem.
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This beautiful morning, the Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa is already buzzing as we're about to commence the 2023 African Union Gender Pre-Summit Presidential High-Level Advocacy Breakfast. Currently observing arrival and registration of guests. #AUGenderPreSummit.#AUSummit
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Opening ceremony of the 4th STC Experts meeting on #GEWE on the Review of the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform.#STCGEWE19.#Gender4all.#Beijing25.#GenerationEqualityAfrica
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This 10 year @_AfricanUnion Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment #GEWE is designed to be simple, achievable and forward looking. It’s the result of an extensive collaborative process. It’s available in English, French, Arabic, Portuguese.~
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What a fantastic and productive visit today from @WomenDeliver colleagues where we discussed the upcoming Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda later this year. Stay tuned.
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#Agenda2063 is youth & women driven. Today, @AU_WGYD interacted with the @_AfricanUnion media fellows on the work of the Directorate and how we aim to achieve gender and youth parity to ensure that no one is left behind. #AUMediaFellowship #1mNextLevel
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Tomorrow, 31 July, we commemorate African Women’s Day. @_AfricanUnion marks this day to honour & celebrate not only the remarkable achievements of African women,but also to advocate for #gender equality in Africa. Empowering African women is not just a utopia, but a reality.
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From the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate of the African Union Commission we wish you all a happy international day of the girl child. In working together we will be able to build a continent our girls can inherit proudly! #GirlChildDay #IDGC2022
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Currently happening at #AU_PANCOGEd1!. A session on the role of traditional leaders in tackling GBV to enhance girls' education and developing community-based solutions. Join the conversations here 👇🏼.
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As part of @AWLNetwork Elders' high-level advocacy events to promote #PositiveMasculinity, the Elders held a dinner to mobilize support and resources for the AU Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Convention on the sidelines of the 37th #AUSummit.
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Great to have @_AfricanUnion Special Envoy @AUBinetaDiop lead the meeting of Experts on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the face of #COVID19 & WPS Commemoration activities. Women leading from the front to ensure peace, integration & prosperity of African #women & #girls.
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During the 37th #AUSummit, a "Circle of Champion on Positive Masculinity in Leadership to End Violence Against Women and Girls" award was bestowed upon the @_AfricanUnion's Chairperson, H.E @AUC_MoussaFaki, by @AWLNetwork recognizing his steadfast commitment in ending #VAWG.
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I offer you my shoulders to stand on said H.E Sahle Work Zewde President of @POEthiopia in her address to the Young women of Africa. That's the spirit of #IGR2022.@awln_YoungWomen @UN_Women @SahleWorkZewde. #IGR2022
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