An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa.

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Women, Gender & Youth

Structure

The Women, Gender, Development and Youth Directorate (WGDY) is responsible for leading, guiding,

Activities

October 10, 2024

he African Union (AU) recognizes that women’s participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In recognition of the importance of women as equal partners in peace, security, governance and sustainable development

October 08, 2024

In a historic stride towards securing the safety and well-being of women and girls across Africa, women leaders from the continent gathered in Dakar, Senegal for the 4th African Women Leaders Consultation on the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG).

October 07, 2024

The Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL), in collaboration with the African Union Office of the Legal Counsel (A

October 01, 2024

In a significant move towards greater youth participation and empowerment, the African Union (AU) adopted a decision to institutionalize the Office of the Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth.

September 17, 2024 to October 18, 2024
September 13, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognized as a transformative force in global development, with potential to reshape youth development in Africa.

November 01, 2024 to November 04, 2024

When: November 1st - 4th, 2024.

March 15, 2024

The African Union Ministers in charge of Gender and Women’s’ Affairs will converge for a Consultation Meeting in the sidelines of the Sixty-Eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), which will take place from 11 to 22 March 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

March 13, 2024

68th Session on the Commission of the Status of Women – Panel Discussion on Quality & Inclusive Education for Girls’ Empowerment: A Strategic Tool for ending Harmful Practices.

March 08, 2024

The African Union Commission will convene a forum to commemorate International Women’s Day.

February 18, 2024

Press briefing under the theme "Youth Inclusion in Championing the Implementation of AU Agenda 2063.

Department Resources

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.