Peace is a common good. Oftentimes it eludes us, in part because of our own actions and omissions. However, it is undeniable that peace has never been so coveted as it is today.

On 20 September, the United Nations Office to the AU (UNOAU) participated in the Commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Ethiopia under the theme ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

On 16 September, the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) took part in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, an event organized by Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).