The African Union Commission Heads of States Assembly marked the year 2021 with the theme ‘the Year of Arts, Culture and Heritage in Africa’, and to commensurate with this theme,
On 15 April, ACCORD attended the second steering committee meeting convened virtually. The Steering Committee Members acknowledged how COVID-19 disrupted the way of doing things to the new normal. The
Highlighting the fact that women have the agency, capacity and willingness to effectively respond to the pandemic.
Providing a reflective space for CSOs to review the effectiveness of the AU in mainstreaming gender equality.
Identifying the gender-specific issues and challenges faced by forcibly displaced communities across Africa.
ACCORD attends the 31st GIMAC Pre-Summit Consultative Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming in the African Union.
ACCORD participates in workshop on sustainable approaches to supporting and monitoring women’s participation in political processes in Africa.
Call for transformation from ‘Solemn Declaration to Solemn Deliverables’.
ACCORD takes part in consultations with African leaders to develop and implement protocols addressing the everyday struggles of African women.