Conclusions of the Inaugural Ministerial High-Level Seminar on Women, Peace and Security held on 23 March 2024, Swakopmund, Namibia.

Abstract

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) organized a Ministerial High-Level Seminar on Women, Peace and Security, in Swakopmund, Republic of Namibia, on 23 March 2024. The Seminar was held under the theme: “Commemoration of the 20 years of the PSC by taking Stock of Women’s Participation and Leadership in Peace Processes in Africa”. Apart from the PSC Members, other participants included representatives of some Member States, the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention (FemWise-Africa) and its regional chapters, African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Pan African Women’s Organisation (PAWO), as well as representatives of the United Nations (UN) and partners, including African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and think tanks.