Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the African Continent will be recognized by the African Union (AU) for their service in youth and women empowerment as well as fostering peace and security.
The initiative is in line with the AU’s goal of creating a people-centered community and achieving Agenda 2063 for shared prosperity and well-being, unity and integration, and one continent of free citizens and horizons where the potential of women and young people is fully realized.
Six (6) winners who have made a significant contribution to the implementation of the WPS and YPS agenda in their community or country will be chosen. Candidates must demonstrate that they have made significant contributions in the following areas by completing extraordinary projects/activities: The prevention of sexual and gender-based violence as well as the protection of women and young people in conflict situations; Processes of conflict prevention, transformation, resolution, and consolidation of gender mainstreaming peace; An inclusive process of conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and peace building.
Strengthening effective and meaningful inclusion of women and young people in the process of peace; Inclusive stabilization and peacebuilding, including reconciliation, natural resource management, economic recovery, improved livelihoods, reintegration of warring factions, etc.
Eligible applicants will be assessed based on specific criteria including, nominees who have made an extraordinary contribution to furthering the WPS or JPS agenda via collaboration, leadership, or innovation. The chosen winners have inspired others with their courage and dedication.
Nominees have been involved in their communities, and their accomplishments have aided peace and security efforts as well as decision-making processes.
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