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  • 2022-12-14 Welcome Remarks by H.E Mme Bineta Diop
  • 2022-12-09 Welcome remarks at the African Women in Meida (AWiM) Conference 2022 Fes, Moroc
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      AUC Deputy Chairperson at Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026
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      “Honouring Women of the African Union: Voices, Work and Community”

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      Distinguished guests, representatives of the Pan-African Youth Union, ladies and gentlemen,

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      Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Pan African Women's Day and the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation
      AUC Chairperson Statement on the Pan African Women's Day and 63rd Ann. of PAWO
      31 Julio 2025

      Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation.

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      Message of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission   H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat   During the  16 Days of Activism Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Girls
      Message of the Chairperson During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign
      28 Noviembre 2023

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      Statement by Ms. Prudence Ngwenya Director Women, Gender and Youth Directorate,
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