UNOAU coordinates engagements to support AU Member States in Mine Action
In the first week of February, UNOAU coordinated engagements between Mine Action counterparts from the AU Defense and Security Division (AU DSD) and the non-profit organization, the HALO Trust, to facilitate support towards Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Weapons and Ammunition Management…
UNOAU provides technical support to Generic Police Pre-Deployment Training for ECOWAS
At the request of the African Union Commission (AUC), UNOAU continued to provide technical support and advice to the ongoing Training of Trainers (TOT) Generic Police Pre-Deployment Training (PPDT) course for the ECOWAS at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana…
Assessment of Nigeria-10 Formed Police Unit conducted
An assessment of the Nigeria-10 Formed Police Unit (FPU) that is due to rotate in March 2021 to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), was conducted from 14-18 February. UNOAU participated in the assessment as part of an inspecting team that comprised of AU Officers from Police Planning…
Police Strategic Support Group holds Virtual Planning Workshop
Aiming to discuss roster processes, annexes of the draft Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) on AU Police Roster System for Professional Police Staff (PPS), Individual Police Officers (IPOs) and Formed Police Units (FPUs), the Police Strategic Support Group (PSSG) Virtual Planning Workshop Number 1…
UNOAU attends Global Focal Point for the Rule of Law Webinar
UNOAU participated in a webinar for the Global Focal Point (GFP) for Rule of Law. The webinar was held on 10 February with an objective to connect rule of law practitioners in the field and at Headquarters, provide an overview of the GFP’s current structure, and outline the support that the GFP…
What lies ahead: UN-AU collaboration highlights for 2021
WHAT LIES AHEAD: UN-AU COLLABORATION HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021 In 2021, UNOAU’s sections continue to collaborate with the African Union towards effective peacebuilding and creating the conditions to promote sustainable development. UNOAU works in close partnership with AU departments and offices in line…
[AUDIO] Interview with Mr. Michael Hands, Mine Action Officer, UNOAU
Michael Hands is the Mine Action Officer at the United Nations Office to the African Union. Ahead of International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Mr. Hands spoke with Sandra Barrows from the Office of Public Information on, among other issues,UN-AU partnership in peace and…
SRSG Tetteh's Quarterly Message (Jan-Mar 2021)
Dear Partners and Friends, It is an honour to present the first edition of UNOAU’s Quarterly Newsletter for 2021, featuring several highlights and UNOAU initiatives, such as the launch of the book” She Stands for Peace,” the “She Stands for Peace”podcast series, the election of a new AU Commission…
Podcast 'She Stands for Peace' | Season 3 | Begins Aug 18 | Stay Tuned
20 years after the United Nation Security Council Resolution 1325 was passed, how far have we come? The podcast series She Stands For Peace explores the state of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Africa, through a series of dialogues with key actors. Season 3 unpacks various themes related to…
Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace [SCROLL DOWN FOR FRENCH VERSION]
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- VIDEO MESSAGE MARKING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MULTILATERALISM AND DIPLOMACY FOR PEACE New York, 24 April 2021 (for GA event on 26 April 2021) The COVID-19 pandemic is a tragic reminder of how deeply connected we are. There is a clear and urgent need for concrete…
SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE FOR AFRICA DAY [SCROLL DOWN FOR FRENCH VERSION]
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON AFRICA DAY 25 May 2021 This year’s Africa Day highlights arts, culture and heritage as levers for building the Africa we want. Africa’s rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage is important for sustainable development, poverty reduction, and building and…
[OPINION] Peace Diplomacy in the Shadow of COVID-19
Creating peace and security through preventive efforts, peace, diplomacy, and stable relations is a vital part of Sweden’s foreign policy. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the world, including the African content. Meanwhile, the security challenges facing the African continent are…