Office of the Special Envoy on WPS – Women, Peace and Security in Africa

Statement by the Special Envoy of the African Union Commission on Women Peace and Security. H.E. Madam Bineta Diop

United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women,Peace and Security, Presided by the delegation of theRussian FederationNew York, 29th October 2020Mr President,The African Union Commission commend the distinguished delegation of the Russian Federation to the United Nations for convening this...

April 30, 2022

Office of the Special Envoy Hosted a Training of Trainers on Monitoring and Reporting on Women Peace and Security Agenda in Africa

In line with the African Union Peace and Security Council’s adoption of the Continental Result Framework for monitoring and reporting the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325, the Office of the Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security organized training...

April 29, 2022

Pre-Tana Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue: The Impact of Peace & Security on Culture & Heritage Protection in Africa.

The 10th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is scheduled to take place in Bahir Dar this year in a hybrid format under the theme: “Managing Security Threats: Building Resilience for Africa We Want”. In this regard, a multi-stakeholder...

April 27, 2022

Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted its 1055 Communique on 14 December 2021 on the theme: Interdependence between Peace, Security and Development:

This Communique stresses the importance of concerted efforts in creating inclusive societies and ensuringparticipation of women and youth in decision-making processes related to peace, securityand development.

April 26, 2022

The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) held its 1040th meeting at the Ministerial level, on the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on Continental Efforts in Preventing and Combating of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Africa

This communique condemns all acts of terrorism and violent extremism on the Continent, particularlythe indiscriminate killing of innocent people, the killing of peacekeepers, recruitment and the use of rape and sexual abuse against women and children.

April 26, 2022

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) dedicated its 1033rd meeting to an open session commemorating the International Day of Peace and briefing on the Second Edition of the Luanda Biennial “Pan African Forum for the Culture of Peace”.

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April 26, 2022

Decision of the African Union Theme of the Year for 2022“Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent: Strengthening AGRO-Food Systems, Health and Social Protection Systems for the Acceleration of Human, Social and Economic Capital Development

This African Union Decision speaks to the institutionalization of the Office of the Special Envoy on Women’s Peace and Security.

April 26, 2022

The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) held its 1063rd open session at the Ministerial level on the nexus between Urbanisation, Women, Peace and Security in Africa:

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April 26, 2022

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), dedicated its 887th meeting, to an open session on the theme: “The Role of Women in Social Changes and Peace Building: Time for Recognition”, in line with the commemoration of United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.

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April 26, 2022

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), dedicated its 833rd meeting, to an Open Session on the theme “The Role of Women in Conflict Prevention and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding: The Contribution of Women Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and Returnees in Africa”.

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April 26, 2022

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Article Category: Office of the Special Envoy on WPS

Statement by the Special Envoy of the African Union Commission on Women Peace and Security. H.E. Madam Bineta Diop

Office of the Special Envoy Hosted a Training of Trainers on Monitoring and Reporting on Women Peace and Security Agenda in Africa

Pre-Tana Multi-Stakeholders Dialogue: The Impact of Peace & Security on Culture & Heritage Protection in Africa.

Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted its 1055 Communique on 14 December 2021 on the theme: Interdependence between Peace, Security and Development:

The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) held its 1040th meeting at the Ministerial level, on the Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on Continental Efforts in Preventing and Combating of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Africa

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) dedicated its 1033rd meeting to an open session commemorating the International Day of Peace and briefing on the Second Edition of the Luanda Biennial “Pan African Forum for the Culture of Peace”.

Decision of the African Union Theme of the Year for 2022“Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent: Strengthening AGRO-Food Systems, Health and Social Protection Systems for the Acceleration of Human, Social and Economic Capital Development

The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) held its 1063rd open session at the Ministerial level on the nexus between Urbanisation, Women, Peace and Security in Africa:

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), dedicated its 833rd meeting, to an Open Session on the theme “The Role of Women in Conflict Prevention and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding: The Contribution of Women Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons and Returnees in Africa”.

Weekly Highlight of WPS on the Continent 8th to 12th November 2021

Weekly Highlight of WPS on the Continent 18th to 22nd October 2021

Weekly Highlight of WPS on the Continent 23rd to 27th August 2021

Key WPS Documents

UN Documents

Key WPS Documents

UN Documents

Key WPS Documents

UN Documents

Weekly Highlight of WPS on the Continent 8th to 12th November 2021

Weekly Highlight of WPS on the Continent 18th to 22nd October 2021

Weekly Highlight of WPS on the Continent 23rd to 27th August 2021