Human rights Conflict
Agenda 2063 envisions a continent in which there 2017 : joint UN-AU framework for enhanced
is a universal culture of good governance, partnership in peace and security has been signed
democratic values, gender equality, and
respect for human rights, justice and the rule ➔ The UN Department of political and
of law. The AU works with member states to peacebuilding affairs works closely with the
develop and implement policies that aim to build AU political affairs, peace and security
strong well governed institutions and enact laws department support each other in conflict
that will ensure Africa’s citizens are fully engaged prevention,peacebuilding in line with Agenda
and involved in policy making and development 2063 ( endorsed by AU)
initiates and that these citizens are provided the ➔ Peace and Security council , prevent and
safe and secure environments in which to live. resolve conflicts in Africa e.g Sudan
AU treaties on the right of persons include the suspended in 2019 so the military gvt would
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of transition to democracy. Authorise
the Child, African Charter on Human and peacekeeping missions in Africa e.g 2023
,peacekeeping missions to Somalia as well as
Peoples’ Rights, Protocol to the African
join UN/AU mission to Darfur
Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the
Rights of Women in Africa.
African Union strategy for Gender Equality and European Union (EU) Contributions:
women's empowerment (GEWE) outlines
● Since 2004, the EU has provided substantial
pathways to achieve the holistic
financial support to African peace and
empowerment of women. GEWE strategy security initiatives through mechanisms like
complements other policy frameworks by AU the African Peace Facility (APF), contributing
aimed at promoting rights of women and girls and approximately €3.2 billion.
advocates for adequately resourced gender ➔ This funding has supported various AU-led
structures with formal and informal institutions and peace operations, including those aligned with
bodies to ensure women are at grassroot and ASF objectives.
● In 2021, the EU introduced the European
executive levels.
Peace Facility (EPF), enabling direct funding
for African military operations, including the
Pillar 1 - maximise economic outcomes provision of lethal equipment.
● This shift allows the EU to support African
Pillar 2 dignity and security peace operations more flexibly, potentially
benefiting ASF-related missions.
Pillar 3 effective laws policies and institutions United Nations (UN) Contributions:
Pillar 4 leadership ● The UN has emphasized the importance of
predictable and sustainable funding for AU-led
The Maputo protocol, right to dignity, life security peace operations.
● December 2023, the UN Security Council
, access to justice and equal protection before law,
adopted Resolution 2719, establishing a
end to harmful practices framework for AU-led peace operations to
access UN funding through assessed
contributions.
● This development aims to enhance the
effectiveness and sustainability of African
peace operations, including those involving the
Agenda 2063 envisions a continent in which there 2017 : joint UN-AU framework for enhanced
is a universal culture of good governance, partnership in peace and security has been signed
democratic values, gender equality, and
respect for human rights, justice and the rule ➔ The UN Department of political and
of law. The AU works with member states to peacebuilding affairs works closely with the
develop and implement policies that aim to build AU political affairs, peace and security
strong well governed institutions and enact laws department support each other in conflict
that will ensure Africa’s citizens are fully engaged prevention,peacebuilding in line with Agenda
and involved in policy making and development 2063 ( endorsed by AU)
initiates and that these citizens are provided the ➔ Peace and Security council , prevent and
safe and secure environments in which to live. resolve conflicts in Africa e.g Sudan
AU treaties on the right of persons include the suspended in 2019 so the military gvt would
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of transition to democracy. Authorise
the Child, African Charter on Human and peacekeeping missions in Africa e.g 2023
,peacekeeping missions to Somalia as well as
Peoples’ Rights, Protocol to the African
join UN/AU mission to Darfur
Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the
Rights of Women in Africa.
African Union strategy for Gender Equality and European Union (EU) Contributions:
women's empowerment (GEWE) outlines
● Since 2004, the EU has provided substantial
pathways to achieve the holistic
financial support to African peace and
empowerment of women. GEWE strategy security initiatives through mechanisms like
complements other policy frameworks by AU the African Peace Facility (APF), contributing
aimed at promoting rights of women and girls and approximately €3.2 billion.
advocates for adequately resourced gender ➔ This funding has supported various AU-led
structures with formal and informal institutions and peace operations, including those aligned with
bodies to ensure women are at grassroot and ASF objectives.
● In 2021, the EU introduced the European
executive levels.
Peace Facility (EPF), enabling direct funding
for African military operations, including the
Pillar 1 - maximise economic outcomes provision of lethal equipment.
● This shift allows the EU to support African
Pillar 2 dignity and security peace operations more flexibly, potentially
benefiting ASF-related missions.
Pillar 3 effective laws policies and institutions United Nations (UN) Contributions:
Pillar 4 leadership ● The UN has emphasized the importance of
predictable and sustainable funding for AU-led
The Maputo protocol, right to dignity, life security peace operations.
● December 2023, the UN Security Council
, access to justice and equal protection before law,
adopted Resolution 2719, establishing a
end to harmful practices framework for AU-led peace operations to
access UN funding through assessed
contributions.
● This development aims to enhance the
effectiveness and sustainability of African
peace operations, including those involving the
