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The 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 kicked off today seeking to mobilize more support and solidarity to strengthen women’s leadership, participation and the integration of a gender perspective in ongoing regional peace processes. Convened by the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, in collaboration with African Women Leaders Network, FemWise Africa, and hosted by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola, and facilitator of the 𝐋𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨, the forum will develop strategies to improve women’s involvement and leadership in ongoing regional peace initiatives and identify ways to support the Luanda peace process. 🌐Learn more about the forum by visiting- https://ow.ly/vja750TOjIr

📅18 - 19 October 2024 📍Luanda, Angola Gender mainstreaming in peace and security is critical. In the next two days, the 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 will delve into avenues to increase women’s participation in peace agreements, advocate for gender-sensitive peace agreements, and gender-sensitive post-conflict peacebuilding programmes. The African Union, through the Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security has been spearheading the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa. The Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security promotes the protection and advancement of the 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. 🌐 https://ow.ly/s9Rq50TOaex

🕊️The 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧. Women’s exclusion from the formal peace processes is an indication of the broad systematic gender inequality in the political, social, and economic spheres. The continued absence of women in peace processes require a re-assessment of the strategies used to promote women’s participation with a view of formulating new approaches to enhance women’s access, ascension, and leadership to formal political and peace building processes. The upcoming two-day forum will mobilize ongoing support and solidarity for improving the situation of women in the region and initiating a shift in approaches to peace, by incorporating women’s leadership and a gender perspective in the Luanda peace process. 🌐To learn more about the Forum, visit https://lnkd.in/ewfWN7Th

We’re happy to share that Mkazipreneur, alongside selected women entrepreneurs from our community, is featured in "Women Beyond Borders," a documentary series by Zuba Network for the African Union. This inspiring series showcases the journeys of women entrepreneurs across Africa who are breaking barriers and driving change, while exploring opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Juliet kakwerre Immy Nakyeyune Princess Shamirah Kimbugwe Cynthia Atuhairwe Janet Sarah Nanyonjo Joel Okitwi Namawejje Suzan

This was one smooth production..utterly an incredible experience! A heartfelt thank you to the African Union and GIZ African Union for your invaluable support in bringing the ‘Women Beyond Borders’ docuseries to life. Your unwavering commitment to empowering African journalists and storytellers with the right skills training, tools, and resources through the AU Media Fellowship is very commendable. Your backing of projects like this means everything to us, in helping us ignite meaningful conversations and showcasing the immense potential of Africa, especially that of its women entrepreneurs! #WomenBeyondBorders #AUmediafellowship

Fórum Regional de Alto Nível das Mulheres da Região dos Grandes Lagos centrar-se-á no reforço da participação e da liderança das mulheres nos processos de paz e segurança na República Democrática do Congo e na Região dos Grandes Lagos. 18 - 19 de outubro de 2024 Luanda, Angola 🇦🇴 🌐 https://ow.ly/5sX050TMl5u

As the digital age unfolds, African media outlets are grappling with the dual impact of new opportunities and challenges to traditional revenue models. A pressing concern is how to navigate this shift without compromising journalistic integrity. To address these issues, the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) has launched a new Learning Series titled "The Future of Media in Africa." This platform aims to foster dialogue on media ethics, responsible information sharing, and innovative revenue strategies to shape the future of African narratives. Through a series of roundtable discussions, panel debates, and thought leadership sessions, the AUMF Learning Series will explore strategies to ensure that African media can thrive in the digital age while upholding the highest standards of journalistic excellence.

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Have you checked the latest job openings at the African Union? Don’t miss the opportunity to share your expertise in service of the continent. Visit https://ow.ly/qipw50TLwhO to see application details and deadlines. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰. #TheAfricaWeWant #Agenda2063

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘. We are open to receive offers from suppliers and consultants interested to Bid for provision of the following goods, services, products, and works at the African Union. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐚𝐮.𝐢𝐧𝐭/𝐞𝐧/𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬. [Remember, the African Union is a Corruption-Free zone. We do not accept any form of incentives to favourably consider any bidders.]

Women’s participation 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. The upcoming 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 will focus on strengthening women’s participation and leadership in peace and security processes in DR Congo and the Great Lakes Region. The forum is a significant move towards fostering dialogue and collaboration and is critical to achieving a holistic and effective implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda by fully integrating gender perspectives into peace and security policies and programs in the region. 📃[𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝] https://lnkd.in/dxWDej9J 🌐𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 ~ https://lnkd.in/ewfWN7Th