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16 Days of Activism
The epidemic of violence against women and girls shames humanity.
The 5th Africa Forum on Women, Peace, and Security, whose theme is: “recalibrating the Women Peace and Security agenda" convened in Addis Ababa, from 5-6 December 2024, under the leadership of H.E Sahle-
From 1 to 2 December, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga attended the 11th Annual High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa
On 28 November, UNOAU attended the second high-level meeting of UN Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (SRSGs) and Special Envoys (SESGs) serving in the Central African region.
From 25 to 29 November, UNOAU participated in the 58th Meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa (UNSAC), held in Bangui, Central African Republic
On 19 and 21 November, UNOAU participated in events organized by the AU Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department in collaboration with the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping an
From 11 to 14 November, UNOAU supported and participated in a consultative workshop, held in Banjul, The Gambia,
On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth.
Human rights are under assault.
The Special Representative, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, delivered compelling opening remarks at the Amani Africa – UNOAU joint Policy Forum held on 5 December 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Monsieur le Président de l’Union africaine, Excellences, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, all protocol observed,
President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani – thank you for your leadership in the outstanding exercise of your mandate.
Good afternoon.
Over these past three days in Addis Ababa, I have met many leaders from across the continent to discuss challenges across the spectrum.
The 24th Meeting of the UN-AU Joint Task Force on Peace and Security in Africa was held on Feb 17, 2025 at the AUC Headquarters. Photos available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC2Sik
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Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
Let me begin by wishing you and your families a very happy and healthy 2025.
Dear Excellencies,
Let’s start with the good news.
On behalf of the United Nations Office to the African Union, I would like to thank our esteemed partners and stakeholders for their continued support to the UN-AU partnership in promoting peace and security in Africa as a clear expression of tru