SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga's End-of Year Message & Season’s Greetings | 2024
As we close 2024, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga shares a heartfelt message of gratitude and hope. Reflecting on the achievements of the year and the challenges ahead, this message highlights the United Nations Office to the African Union’s (UNOAU) commitment to strengthening the UN-AU partnership in promoting peace, justice, and equity across Africa. Click here to watch the video.
Secretary General’s Message for The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The epidemic of violence against women and girls shames humanity. Every day, on average, 140 women and girls are killed by someone in their own family. Around one in three women still experience physical or sexual violence. No country or community is unaffected. Read more.
UNOAU supports consultative workshop to validate revised SSR Action Plan and M&E Framework
From 11 to 14 November, UNOAU supported and participated in a consultative workshop, held in Banjul, The Gambia, to validate a revised Security Sector Reform (SSR) action plan and its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework. The workshop was organized by The Gambia’s Office of National Security (ONS) in collaboration with the AU Commission (AUC) and aimed to achieve the following overarching objectives. Read more.
UNOAU supports AU assessment of operational capability of Sierra Leone FPU
From 12 to 18 November, UNOAU supported the assessment of the Sierra Leone Formed Police Unit (FPU-6), expected to deploy to the AU Transition Mission (ATMIS) on rotation. UNOAU joined the Formed Police Assessment Team (FPAT) constituted by the AU to assess the operational capability of FPU-6. Read more.
UNOAU participates in the commemoration of the 4th PCRD awareness week
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 and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) to commemorate the 4th PCRD Awareness Week. Read more.
UNOAU provides technical support in delivering of training for the East African Standby Force’s Regional Senior Misson Leaders Course
From 18 to 22 November, UNOAU provided technical support to the East African Standby Force in the delivery of the 29th session of the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more.
UNOAU Opening Remarks at the AU Policy Forum on Regional Approaches to Dealing with Armed Groups in the Sahel
On 19 and 20 November, UNOAU participated in and supported the AU Policy Forum on Regional Approaches to Dealing with Armed Groups in the Sahel, which was organized jointly by the AU, the Boon International Center for Conflict Studies (BICC). Read more.
UNOAU attends the Second High-Level Meeting in Bangui of UN SRSGs and SESGs working on the Central African region
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. The meeting, which convened in Bangui, CAR, took place on the margins of the 58th UNSAC session. Read more.
UNOAU attends 58th UNSAC Meeting
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 (CAR), at the invitation of UNOCA, which also serves as the Secretariat for UNSAC. Read more.
UNOAU’s in-office staff activity to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
On 28 November, UNOAU’s Gender and PIO units organized an in-office staff activity to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence. This initiative aimed to foster dialogue, reflection, and provide a platform to identify opportunities to advance the cause of gender equality and violence-free environment for all. Photo assets here.
Upcoming Events
- 11th Annual High-Level Seminars on Peace and Security in Africa in Oran, Algeria (Dec 1- 2)
- 5th Africa Forum on Women, Peace, and Security (Dec 5-6)
- Human Rights Day (Dec 10)
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