African Union Youth Program

African Union Youth Program The African Union’s (AU) Youth Division coordinates the AU’s youth programs to serve as the bridge between youth and decision makers.

📢 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!Are you driving change in women's financial and economic inclusion across Africa?The African Uni...
03/08/2026

📢 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!

Are you driving change in women's financial and economic inclusion across Africa?

The African Union Commission Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) invites policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, development practitioners, financial institutions, civil society organizations, and advocates to apply for the 2nd , taking place 19–21 October 2026 under the theme:

"Building a Resilient Africa through Accelerated Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion."

This continental dialogue will convene leaders and changemakers to exchange innovative solutions, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate action towards inclusive and resilient economies for women across Africa.

📍 Apply now: https://forms.gle/SYdrC9jbJX1iXDCe6
⏰ Application Deadline: 25 August 2026
📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

Be part of the movement shaping policies, partnerships, and investments that advance women's financial and economic empowerment across the continent.

On this Pan-African Women's Day, leaders across the African Union Commission share a unified call to action:​Achieving t...
31/07/2026

On this Pan-African Women's Day, leaders across the African Union Commission share a unified call to action:

​Achieving true gender parity, economic inclusion, digital sovereignty, and holistic health is not just a goal—it is the cornerstone of a prosperous Africa.

​Explore the gallery for key perspectives driving our collective journey toward .

Read the official message from AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf 👇

https://au.int/en/speech/message-he-mahmoud-ali-youssouf-chairperson-auc-pan-african-womens-day-and-64th-anniversary

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31/07/2026

Let’s continue driving progress for African women & girls 🌍💡​​

1️⃣ Ensure safe sanitation & keeping girls in school 📚
2️⃣ End Violence Aigainst Women & Girls 🛡️
3️⃣ Advance grassroots progress as PAWO marks 64th Anniversary 👑
4️⃣ Close the economic gap with WYFEI 2030 💼
5️⃣ Lead Africa's AI & digital transformation 💻✨

Read the AUC Chairperson’s speech : https://au.int/en/speech/message-he-mahmoud-ali-youssouf-chairperson-auc-pan-african-womens-day-and-64th-anniversary

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Happy Pan-African Women’s Day! 🌍👑​Today marks 64 Years of Legacy—a testament to the power, leadership, and strength of...
31/07/2026

Happy Pan-African Women’s Day! 🌍👑

​Today marks 64 Years of Legacy—a testament to the power, leadership, and strength of African women.

​This year, we focus on "Women's Action for Safe Sanitation, Peaceful Communities and Better Livelihoods." From grassroots leaders to global policymakers, African women are building a safer, more peaceful, and prosperous continent.

​🔗 Read the full Pan-African Women’s Day message from AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf: https://au.int/en/speech/message-he-mahmoud-ali-youssouf-chairperson-auc-pan-african-womens-day-and-64th-anniversary

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Ahead of tomorrow's Pan-African Women's Day commemorations, a high-level delegation led by the African Union Special Rap...
30/07/2026

Ahead of tomorrow's Pan-African Women's Day commemorations, a high-level delegation led by the African Union Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa, held a series of high-level engagements with the Government of Namibia to advance advocacy for the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls ( ).

The delegation met with Namibia's Ministers responsible for Gender Equality, Justice, and International Relations and Trade, as well as the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Secretary to the National Assembly, and the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health and Social Welfare.

Discussions centred on the importance of Namibia's signature, ratification, and implementation of this landmark continental instrument, which seeks to strengthen prevention, protection, and response efforts to end violence against women and girls across Africa.

The Government of Namibia's commitment to initiate the necessary internal processes towards signing and ratifying the Convention was warmly welcomed. This commitment reflects strong political leadership and a shared resolve to uphold the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls.

The advocacy mission is taking place alongside the Sixth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment (STC-SDLE-6) and the commemoration of Pan-African Women's Day 2026 in Windhoek, reaffirming the African Union's commitment to accelerating the adoption, ratification, domestication, and implementation of the across Member States.

Ending violence against women and girls requires sustained political will, strong partnerships, and collective action. Together, we can build an Africa where every woman and girl lives free from violence.

Learn more about the : https://au.int/en/aucevawg


30/07/2026

🔍Looking for everything related to the International 2026?

The Knowledge Portal is your one-stop hub for all things . Learn which countries are observing the year at the national level, find contact information for focal points, add your IVY events to the global calendar, and access communication and advocacy materials to support your activities.

Explore the portal 🔗 https://knowledge.unv.org/international-volunteer-year

30/07/2026

Moving from dialogue to real, tangible action for women and girls across Africa🌍

​Check out the recap of the AUC-RECs Regional Coordination Meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE) in Cape Town🇿🇦

​The African Union Commission (AUC) and Regional Economic Communities came together with partners like the Spotlight Initiative, UNDP Africa, , UNFPA, to strengthen our collective fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), promote SRHR, and drive women’s leadership across the continent.

​When we unite policy, data, and regional action, we create lasting change 💪🏾🔥

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📢 CALL FOR NATIONAL CONVENORS | 2nd Is your organization championing women's financial and economic inclusion? This is ...
28/07/2026

📢 CALL FOR NATIONAL CONVENORS | 2nd

Is your organization championing women's financial and economic inclusion? This is your opportunity to drive national conversations that will influence continental policies and actions.

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD), invites eligible organizations across Africa to apply and serve as National Convenors for the 2nd under the theme:

"Building a Resilient Africa through Accelerated Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion."

We invite Expressions of Interest from:
🔹 Women-led organizations and networks (including young women, women with disabilities, refugee and displaced women)
🔹 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
🔹 Grassroots movements
🔹 Business associations
🔹 Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs)
🔹 Research and academic institutions
🔹Other key community stakeholders advocating for women's financial and economic empowerment

As a National Convenor, you will:
🤝 Convene inclusive national dialogues
📢 Elevate the voices and priorities of women and girls
🌍 Foster multi-stakeholder partnerships
📝 Contribute to recommendations that shape continental policies and accelerate the implementation of WYFEI 2030.

📩 Submit your Expression of Interest: [email protected]
📄 For more details read:
English: https://lnkd.in/dWb5acKC
French: https://lnkd.in/dQGevHdH
🗓️ Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Together, let us accelerate women's financial and economic inclusion and advance the aspirations of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

It's back. It's bigger. And the stakes have never been higher. ✨The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender and Youth D...
26/07/2026

It's back. It's bigger. And the stakes have never been higher. ✨

The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (AUC-WGYD) is pleased to announce the 2nd Egumeni Dialogue on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, convening under the theme:

👉"Building a Resilient Africa Through Accelerated Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion."

Why the Dialogue?

Women's financial and economic inclusion is more than a gender equality imperative - it is a catalyst for sustainable development, economic resilience, job creation & inclusive growth across Africa.

The 2nd Egumeni Dialogue will bring together high-level policymakers, Member States, development partners, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society, women and youth entrepreneurs and innovators to exchange knowledge, showcase scalable solutions, forge strategic partnerships, mobilize investment and advance policy actions that accelerate women's financial and economic inclusion. The Dialogue will also strengthen collaboration and accountability in delivering the ambitions of the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion ( ) Initiative and the aspirations of Agenda 2063.

📅 Save the Date

19–21 October 2026

📍 African Union Headquarters
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Over the coming days, we will be announcing:
📢 Call for National Convenors
📢 Open Call for Participants
📢 Call for Nomination of WYFEI Trailblazers
📢 Speaker Announcements
📢 Programme Highlights

Join us as we shape practical solutions that advance the Africa We Want - one where every woman has the opportunity to participate fully in the continent's economic transformation.

🚨💡 Call for Session Proposals: African Union Innovation Festival 2026The African Union flagship youth innovation and dig...
21/07/2026

🚨💡 Call for Session Proposals: African Union Innovation Festival 2026

The African Union flagship youth innovation and digital transformation convening is back, scheduled to take place from 29-30 September 2026, at the AUC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme “Vibrant Youth Ecosystems for AI and Digital Sovereignty”.

Here's your opportunity to shape the Agenda!

Are you thinking of a Panel Discussion, Fireside Chat, Lightning Talk, Interactive Workshop, Masterclass, Showcase, Startup Pitch Session, Design Sprint, Birds of a Feather Discussion, among others?

Session tracks include Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), AI Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Digital Infrastructure & Trust, Data Governance & Responsible AI, Youth Skills & Future Jobs, Gender & Inclusive Innovation, Research, Indigenous Knowledge & Emerging Technologies, Youth Leadership, Recognition & Innovation Showcase, Youth Participation, Digital Rights & Future African Youth Charter

🔗 Submit on this link by 11th August 2026:
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/adqhm9dVLV



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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
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