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  • When
    21 October 2025
  • Where
    Lusaka, Zambia
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SOLIDARITY IN ACTION

African Civil Society Champions Africa's Agenda at the G20

November 5th - 20th, 2025 | Virtual & Johannesburg, South Africa

Convened by: The African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)

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About the Initiative

The African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) is proud to launch "Solidarity in Action," a landmark campaign to amplify African voices and priorities during South Africa's historic G20 Presidency.

Under the transformative G20 theme of "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability," this comprehensive initiative marks a decisive shift in global governance. We are positioning African civil society not as petitioners, but as co-architects of a fairer, more inclusive world order.

Over one month of coordinated events, we will bring together African civil society organizations, AU Knowledge Partners, diplomatic missions, and global stakeholders to elevate African priorities on critical issues—from democratic AI governance and gender-responsive peacebuilding to economic inclusion, debt sustainability, and climate justice. Our mission is to ensure African voices shape global governance for a more equitable and sustainable future, aligned with Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

Event Schedule

Open Public Consultations

Online Engagement

Your Voice, Our Future: Together Let's Shape Africa's G20 Agenda

Date
Format

Online

Purpose

Contribute to shaping Africa's official civil society input for the G20 Social Summit Declaration.

Wednesday, 5th November 2025

Virtual Event

Pre-Summit High-Level Dialogue

Time
Location
Virtual (Zoom)
Theme

African Civil Society Perspectives on the G20 Summit

Partners

G20 Knowledge Partners and Engagement Platforms

Register to Participate Here

Monday, 17th November 2025

Opening Session

Pan-African Solidarity Forum Opening Ceremony

Time
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Session One

Democratic AI Governance for Peace and Security in the G20 Era

Time
Focus

Exploring rights-based, transparent AI governance aligned with Africa's priorities, Agenda 2063, and SDGs.

Partners

EDP (tbc), Global AI Alliance (tbc)

Session Two

Gender-Responsive Peacebuilding & Faith Leadership for Inclusive Growth

Time
Focus

Examining how inclusive peacebuilding drives growth and advances Agenda 2063.

Partners

Africa Conference of Churches, International Peace Centre, GIZ, AWARE, W20

Session Three

From Burden to Breakthrough: Reimagining Africa's Economic Inclusion

Time
Focus

Centring youth voice and action on debt, financing, and economic transformation.

Partners

The One Campaign

Tuesday, 18th November 2025

Breakfast Meeting

Building Bridges, Shaping Solutions: The Philanthropy-Diplomacy Nexus

Time
Location
Johannesburg
Format

Closed-door session

Partners

Foundations Platform F20, European Economic & Social Committee

Invitation only
Joint Side Event

Building Partnerships for a Just Transition in a Challenging Global Landscape

Time
Location
Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg
Partners

European Economic & Social Committee (EESC)

Tuesday 18th - Thursday 20th November 2025

Main Summit

C20 Social Summit Participation

Location
Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg
Focus

ECOSOCC & Partners to actively contribute to the Social Summit Declaration

Registration

All participants must register on the official G20 website by 24 October 2025

Official G20 Social Summit Registration

Thursday, 20th November 2025

Networking

Partners Networking Meeting

Time
Format

Strategic meeting to consolidate partnerships

On invitation only

All times are listed in their respective time zones as provided by the organizers.

Registration Information

This is an OPEN CALL for self-sponsored participants to register their interest in attending the ECOSOCC events.

👉 Register Here for In-Person Events

👉 Register Here for Virtual Events

  • Deadline for In-Person Registration: 6th November 2025
  • Deadline for C20 Social Summit Registration: 24th October 2025
  • Note: Some events are invitation-only or have specific registration requirements.