
ACCORD attends Roundtable on AU, RECs, and Peacebuilding in Africa
Strengthening efforts between the AU and RECs for effective peacebuilding on the continent.
Strengthening efforts between the AU and RECs for effective peacebuilding on the continent.
On 28 October 2022, the Office of the United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region (O/SRSG-GL), UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN
Enhancing multi-dimensional approaches to complex conflict.
Enhancing the AU’s PCRD Policy
On 24 August, fighting resumed between the federal government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan forces, ending the five month long humanitarian truce. There are at least three sticking points preventing the peace process from making headways.
The AU prioritized gender equality through Article 4l of the Constitutive Act of the Union which was geared towards dismantling existing inequality in gender relations and violation of the rights of women in Africa.
Promoting the continental framework and programme on Youth for Peace.
Promoting civil society’s active participation in governance challenges
On 14 June 2022, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the establishment of a committee to negotiate peace talks with the TPLF. However, on 24 August, fighting broke out between the two sides along the northern border of Tigray province.