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On 1 to 2 July, UNOAU participated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) workshop on the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism, held at the UN Campus in Bonn, Germany. The workshop followed the…

From 1-2 July, UNOAU participated in the expert workshop “African wars in the 21st century: bridging the gap between policy and action in post-conflict recovery”. The workshop was jointly organized by the Institute for Peace…

The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) and the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM), with support from the Government of Switzerland, successfully concluded a two-day Africa Climate, Peace and Security Advisors…

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 23 June 2025 - The Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) at the United Nations, jointly with the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), concluded the 2025 CSM Partnership Dialogue today in…

Today, we recognize the millions of refugees forced to flee war, persecution, and disaster. Every individual carries a story of profound loss – of a family uprooted and a future upended. Many face closed doors and a rising…

Sexual violence is a grotesque tactic of war, used to brutalize, torture, and repress, scarring bodies, minds and entire communities. The horror of these heinous crimes echoes long after the guns fall silent. Too often…

Hate speech is poison in the well of society. It has paved the way for violence and atrocity during the darkest chapters of human history. Ethnic and religious minorities often bear the brunt - facing discrimination…

From 16-18 June, UNOAU in collaboration with the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) and the Government of Switzerland supported the development of a Training Curriculum in the application of International…

On 18 June, UNOAU participated in the high-level dialogue “Peace on an Empty Stomach?” co-convened by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), and the World Food Programme (WFP) at the WFP Conference Room in Addis…

From 11-13 June, UNOAU participated in and supported the 12 th African Standby Capacity (ASC) Annual Coordination Meeting hosted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) which was held in Johannesburg, South…

On 12 June, UNOAU participated in the 50 th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which was co-hosted by the African Union (AU) and ECOWAS. The event, which featured remarks and…

Addis Ababa, 9 June 2025 – The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), in partnership with the African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AU PAPS) and the Institute for Security Studies…