Continental Engagement

African Union

GenCED actively engages with the African Union on issues of democracy, governance, and women's rights across the continent.

Youth Engagement

Youth Pre-Forum to the Fourth Annual High Level Dialogue

GenCED participated in the Youth Pre-Forum to the Fourth Annual High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa: Trends, Challenges and Prospects.

The forum brought together young people from across Africa to discuss and make recommendations on democracy, human rights, and governance issues affecting the continent.

African Union
Resources

African Union Documents

Key documents and frameworks from the African Union relevant to our work.

Outcome Statement 2023

African Union 4th Annual High Level Dialogue Outcome Statement

Official outcome statement from the 4th Annual High Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa.

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Youth Statement 2023

AU 4th High Level Dialogue Youth Outcome Statement

Youth-focused outcomes and recommendations from the High Level Dialogue.

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Framework 2015

African Agenda 2063

The African Union's strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years.

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Legal Instrument 2003

Maputo Protocol

The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa.

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Legal Instrument 2007

African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

A framework for the promotion of democracy, rule of law, and human rights in Africa.

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