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Dialogue on the Implementation of China-Africa Peace and Security Initiative, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6 February 2019
(2019-02-06)Speech: Addis Ababa, 6 February 2019: Statement pronounced by the African Union Commissioner for Political affairs on behalf of H.E. Amb. Smail Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security: Dialogue on the ... -
Open Debate on Silencing the Guns in Africa, New York, United States, 27 February 2019
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-02-27)Speech: New York, 27 February 2019: Briefing by H.E Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 at UN Security Council Open Debate on Silencing the Guns in Africa -
A Mechanism to Curb Forced Displacement in Africa, Midrand, South Africa
(African Union Commission, 2019-03-05)Speech: Midrand, 5 March 2019: Statement by H.E Ambassador Smail Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security On conflict prevention: A mechanism to curb forced displacement in Africa Pan-African Parliament, Midrand, South ... -
Consultative Meeting on the Domestication and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty in the Republic of Benin
(African Union Commission, 2019-03-14)Press Release: Cotonou, 14 March 2019: The African Union Commission (AUC), in response to a request by the Republic of Benin, concluded in Cotonou, a three days Consultative Meeting on the Domestication and Implementation ... -
Joint AU, IGAD and UN Statement on the Current Situation in the Republic of South Sudan.
(African Union Commission, 2019-04-12)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 12 April 2019: The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Commissioner, Ambassador Smail Chergui, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy for South Sudan, Dr. Ismail ... -
Launch of the AU Physical Security and Stockpile Management Project Database for the Sahel Region
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-04-24)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 24 April 2019: The purpose of the database is to create visibility on ongoing and completed interventions in the field of small arms and light weapons (SALW) control, to improve and synchronize ... -
Gender Bite One: Introducing the AU PSD Gender Bites and the GPSP Gender Taskforce
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-05)As part of its efforts to share knowledge with PSD staff on Gender, Peace and Security, GPSP is launching an e-learning initiative aimed at providing an introduction to the policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security ... -
Speech of the Commissioner for Peace and Security at Unveiling of the African Union Memorial Wall in Honour of Heroes and Heroines From AU Member States who Lost their Lives for the Peace and Stability In Africa on AU Peace Support Missions
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-05-25)Speech: Addis Ababa, 25 May 2019: Speech of the Commissioner for Peace and Security at Unveiling of the African Union Memorial Wall in Honour of Heroes and Heroines From AU Member States who Lost their Lives for the Peace ... -
Inauguration of a Memorial Wall in Honour of the African Union (AU) Heroes and Heroines
(African Union Commission, 2019-05-25)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 25 May 2019: At the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Peace and Security Building in the AU headquarters, a memorial wall was officially inaugurated in honour of the heroes and heroines of the African Union ... -
6th Meeting of the Heads of Intelligence and Security Services (HISS) of the Member States of IGAD and EAC, 29-30 May 2019, Nairobi, Kenya
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-05-29)Speech: Kampala, 29th May 2019: This 6th meeting provides us with another opportunity to review the security situation in East Africa region, refine our strategies to address the numerous challenges, and take stock of ... -
Gender Bite Three: Gender Concepts - Part 2: Understanding Gender Equality, Gender Roles and Stereotypes
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-06)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical application ... -
Gender Bite Two: Gender Concepts - Part I: Sex and Gender
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-06)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical ... -
Incremental Steps towards the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs)
(African Union Commission, 2019-06)The IATGs set out a series of comprehensive guidelines that help to reduce the potential for UEMS and also increase the security of ammunition. However, it is recognized that the implementation of all of these measures can ... -
Incremental Steps towards the International Small Arms Control Standards
(African Union Commission, 2019-06)Poor weapons storage will not result in a catastrophic event such as an explosion if ammunition is not present. It may, however, increase the risk that weapons are stolen and used illegally. International best practice for ... -
Physical Security and Stockpile Management: Preconditions and Sustainability
(African Union Commission, 2019-06)National and international interventions are often able to improve Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) practices in the short-term. However, these improvements are often not maintained over time. In extreme ... -
Gender Bite Four: What is Gender Mainstreaming?
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical application ... -
Joint Assessment Mission on the Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Zimbabwe
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07-11)Press Release: Harare, 11 July 2019: The Commission of the African Union (AU), in collaboration with the United Nations Office to the AU (UNOAU), concluded an assessment of the implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban ... -
Launch of the African Union and Small Arms Survey Study on Illicit Small Arms Flows in Africa / Weapons Compass: Mapping Illicit Small Arms Flows in Africa
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07-19)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 19 July 2019: The joint African Union (AU) and Small Arms Survey study on illicit small arms flows in Africa was officially launched at an event held today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. ... -
Training and Sensitization Workshop on the AU Operational Guidance Note (OGN) on Gender and Security Sector Reform (SSR)
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07-31)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 31st July 2019: From 30 to 31 July 2019, the Peace and Security Department of the Commission of the African Union (AU) convened a “Training and Sensitization Workshop on the AU Operational ... -
AU Peace and Security Council Concludes its Two-Day Field Mission to the Republic of The Gambia
(African Union Commission, 2019-07-31)Press Release: Banjul, 31 July 2019: The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has just concluded its two-day field mission in the Republic of The Gambia, which took place from 29 to 30 July 2019. The mission ...