African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate
@AU_WGYD
Women, Gender and Youth Directorate at the African Union Commission
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#HappeningNow the 2 day CEDAW regional consultation for Africa on the elaboration of its general recommendation No. 40 on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems.
Antonia Sodonon
#HappeningToday : Official launch of the African Union “Consortium on Children on the Move and Child Labour”. Together, we are institutionalizing a continental approach to protect vulnerable children in #Africa .
📆: 12 April!
📍 Maseru🇱🇸
#ChildProtection
#LabourRights
In this interview, African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate's Director, Ms. Prudence Ngwenya, shares the work that the Directorate is doing to address challenges faced by women & young people in Africa, and unleash their potential to be key players in the development of the continent.
youtu.be/WgGO37loP78?si…
At the #CSW68 side event on women & girls education, UN Women Africa Regional Dir. Maxime Houinato spoke on advocacy for policy changes to prioritize second chance education for the re-integration of out-of-school women & girls. To enhance their entrepreneurial success & employability
#CSW68
“The Group believes that the adoption of #Agenda2030 was a clear indication that the future of humanity & of our planet lies in our hands…”
-Hon. Hon Betty Amongi,
Minister of Gender of 🇺🇬 Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, on behalf of #AfricanGroupUN
Full statement ➡️bit.ly/3IMaYFk
Progress in Djibouti as women step into key government roles! 🇩🇯 With 23.1% representation, women lead ministries like Women and Family, Social Affairs, Youth and more. While challenges persist, inclusion is on the rise. Let's keep empowering women in governance! #WPSInAfrica
Yesterday, African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate unveiled its partnership with TikTok South Africa on digital safety through the #SaferTogether Campaign. The campaign aims to educate and engage children & young people, parents, teachers, & community leaders on digital safety through in-app and on-ground activities.