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Advancing Women, Peace & Security across Africa. Promoting women’s leadership in peacebuilding, conflict prevention & governance. #AU #AUC #WPS
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Joined June 2025
BREAKING: MAJOR CALL TO ACTION from #Tunis! The 6th #AfricaWPSForum demands the AU designate WPS as a standing thematic priority across all continental policies & Agenda 2063. Member States urged to accelerate ratification of the CEVAWG & secure long-term financing for NAPs.
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[Press Release] Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, ‘Africa’ hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia. The Forum was held under the theme:
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Dancing for Peace! African women peacemakers & peacebuilders were celebrated at the 6th Forum on WPS in #Tunisia. @UNOAU_ Gender Advisor Elizabeth Elior: "#SheStandsforPeace" book aims to encourage more African women to join! We look forward to documenting your stories.
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Former Pdt @DrJoyceBanda reminds the 6th #AfricaWPSForum that #UNSCR1325 was a milestone, but African women have NEVER shied away from leadership! Their voices are not just welcome; they remain essential to global peace processes. Let their leadership define the next 25 years! 🌍
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It's OFFICIAL! Min. Asma Jebri of #Tunisia formally declared the 6th #AfricaWPSForum OPEN! Her message is clear: Strengthening the leadership of women must be a central & non-negotiable continental priority. Tunisia reaffirms its dedication to a decade of accelerated WPS action.
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Dr. Grace Kabayo from @Pawowomen calls for Pan-African Unity! She urges the revitalization of the women's movement via PAWO & demands early intervention in crises (TZ, DRC, etc.) to stop destabilization. African women must unite across borders to advocate for peace & human rights
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Lady Effie Owuor @FemWise: Conflict is evolving, with digital spaces now used to perpetrate harm. Despite shrinking resources & narrowing democratic space, African women remain vital community leaders, mediators, & defenders of dignity. We must support these indispensable roles.
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Former Pdt (#Ethiopia) @SahleWorkZewde calls out the urgent need to dismantle economic systems that fuel instability & redirect resources to peace. Women bear the primary burden of conflict; we must amplify their "overlooked contributions" & ensure human security is the priority.
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Tunisia: A Champion of Women's Rights & Peace! 🇹🇳 FM Nafti hailed #Tunisia's historic role—from the pioneering 1956 Personal Status Code to the 2022 Constitution. Now, the call is urgent: women must be recognized as essential partners in shaping & sustaining peace across Africa.
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"We must tackle EMERGING THREATS!" @Amb_Mulamula warns that digital violence is the new frontier of abuse, with AI being exploited to perpetuate harm. She calls on the media: Help us say "NO" to this heinous act against humanity! We need your support to address. #DigitalViolence
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ZERO TOLERANCE for GBV! @Amb_Mulamula strongly advocates for the ratification of the #AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women & Girls—Africa’s first legally binding instrument. It aims to 1️⃣ Protect, 2️⃣ Support Survivors, and 3️⃣ PUNISH Perpetrators. Impunity must end!
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History Made in Tunis! @Amb_Mulamula opens her briefing on the 6th #AfricaWPSForum by hailing Tunisia as the first host outside AU HQ. This honors Tunisia's role in multilateral diplomacy & its legacy as one of 3 African UNSC members on #UNSCR1325 adoption. #WPSinAction #Tunisia
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H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, opened the 6th Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Forum with a call for resilience and accountability. The High-Level Forum kicked off this morning in Tunis, where H.E. @ymahmoudali addressed participants via video,
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WPS Agenda is driven by Africa's strong normative framework: The #MaputoProtocol, Solemn Declaration & new #AUCEVAWG! AUC Chair @ymahmoudali reaffirms total commitment to this foundation. #WPSinAction #AfricanUnion #Diplomacy #TunisiaWPS
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ACTION URGED! AUC Chair @ymahmoudali uses the 6th #AfricaWPSForum to demand rapid ratification of the new #AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women & Girls. Following the G20's 'Global Disaster' declaration, this is a moral & political imperative for every AU Member State.
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AU Chairperson @ymahmoudali - African women are the central pillars of peace! At the 6th AfricaWPSForum in Tunis, we honor the courage of women in Sudan, the Great Lakes, & the Sahel. We salute the inspirational leadership of former Presidents Zewde & Banda. #UNSCR1325 #Tunisia
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KICK-OFF! The 6th #AfricaWPSForum is LIVE in Tunis! 🇹🇳 African women took center stage as a powerhouse lineup of leaders opened the Forum: Voices for Peace: FM of #Tunisia, @Amb_Mulamula, former Pdts of Ethiopia & Malawi, Justice Owuor, UN Women's ASG, & UN SG's SE @HuangXiak16.
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📌 SAVE THE DATE 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Theme: “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order.” INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY 9–10
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Beyond resolutions, we celebrate ACTION! At the 6th #AfricaWPSForum in Tunis, we are thrilled to unveil the 2nd & 3rd editions of "She Stands for Peace." 📚 These powerful videos showcase the vital, untold stories of African women in their peacebuilding role. 🌍#SheStandsForPeace
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