Intervention at the AU 44 Summit of Heads of State

by | Jun 23, 2024

On the occasion of the African Union (AU) 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive
Council, held on 14-15 February, and the subsequent 37th Ordinary Session of the AU
Assembly on 17-18 February 2024—wherein a report on the situation in Palestine was
considered—we, a unified body of activists, mediators, peace practitioners, and feminist
organizations committed to the principles of human security and the establishment of a
feminist Just Peace throughout Africa, particularly advocate for a just resolution in
Palestine. It is with a sense of urgency and a deep commitment to justice that we implore
the AU Heads of State, the African Women’s Committee on Peace and Development, the
AU Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security, and AU Femwise to take decisive action
in the following areas:

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