https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/19 Holds documents from The AU Assembly as well as The OAU Heads of State and Governments 2026-04-14T20:32:34Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10786 Decisions, Declarations and Resolutions This report provides a concise overview of the decisions,declaration and resolutions adopted by the Assembly of the Union during the Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session of the African Union, which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 15th and 16th, 2025. Assembly of the Union Thirty- Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10723 Draft African Union Convention on ending Violence against Women and Girls African Union The draft of the African Union convention on ending violence against women and girls to establish a comprehensive legal framework to combat all forms of violence against women and girls across the continent. Recognizing the pervasive nature of gender-based violence as a violation of human rights and a barrier to gender equality, the convention seeks to promote and protect the rights of women and girls in Africa. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10722 Draft Decision on the Scale of Assessment and Contributions African Union This report outlines a comprehensive framework for evaluating the scale of assessment and contributions within a specified context for the Member States. The assessment aims to establish clear criteria for measuring effectiveness and impact, ensuring that the assessment process is both equitable and transparent. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10721 Draft Decision on the Appointment of the Members of the Panel of Wise African Union This report summarizes the key decisions regarding the appointment of the 5th Panel of the Wise, as established by the Decision Assembly/AU/Dec.824(XXXV) during the 35th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia in February 2022. The decision outlines the mandate and operational framework for the Panel to enhance conflict resolution and peace building efforts within the African Union. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10720 Draft Decisions, Declarations and Resolutions African Union This report outlines a series of draft decisions, declaration and resolutions aimed at addressing pressing global challenges. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10719 Draft Agenda As at 03rd February 2025. REV: Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) African Union The draft agenda outlines the session of the Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session from 15 - 16 February 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10718 Concept Note: Classification of Slavery, Deportation and Colonization as Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide Against the Peoples of Africa (Item proposed by the Republic of Togo) African Union The modern history of Africa is marked by a series of tragic events, including slavery, deportation, and colonization from the 16th to the mid-19th century, over 15 million Africans were forcibly taken from their families and enslaved in the Americas by colonizing powers, particularly from the West. While earlier forms of slavery existed in the Mediterranean and other regions. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10717 Declaration of 2026 the Year of Social Justice in Africa: Advancing People-Centered Economic, Social And Environmental Progress (Item Proposed By Tunisia) African Union The African Union's commitment to social justice, originating from the OAU`s founding principles of equality and human dignity, remains a central mission as stipulated in Agenda 2063. This agenda provides a framework for sustainable development that prioritizes inclusive growth, human rights, and environmental stewardship, thereby reinforcing social justice as a key objective for Africa. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10716 Hosting of the Third African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water (PANAFCON) From 27-29 May, 2025,in Lusaka, Zambia (Item proposed by the Republic of Zambia) African Union This report details the progress of the sectoral ministerial committee on water and sanitation of the Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, Water and Environment (STC on ARBWE) in fulfilling Decision EX.CL/Dec.2(XLIV)Rev.1/39 (The Committee is actively developed an action framework to support the 2026 African Union theme, asssuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation Systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063. Assembly of the African Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://archives.au.int/handle/123456789/10715 Report on Alassane Ouattara Nutrition and Food Security Award (Item proposed by the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire) African Union The purpose of this note is to provide information on the establishment of the ‘Alassane OUATTARA Award of Excellence for Nutrition and Food Security’. Assembly of the Union Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session 15 - 16 February 2025 Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z