About the Initiative
The African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) is launching "Solidarity in Action," a campaign to amplify African voices and priorities during South Africa's G20 Presidency.
Under the G20 theme of "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability," the initiative positions African civil society as co-architects of a fairer, more inclusive global order.
Over one month of coordinated events, African civil society organizations, AU Knowledge Partners, diplomatic missions, and global stakeholders will gather to elevate African priorities across democratic AI governance, gender-responsive peacebuilding, economic inclusion, debt sustainability, and climate justice — aligned with Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.
Event Schedule
Your Voice, Our Future
Open Public Consultations — shaping Africa's G20 agenda
Pre-Summit High-Level Dialogue
African Civil Society Perspectives on the G20 Summit
Register to participate ›Pan-African Solidarity Forum — Opening Ceremony
Session I — Democratic AI Governance for Peace and Security
Session II — Gender-Responsive Peacebuilding & Faith Leadership
Session III — From Burden to Breakthrough: Reimagining Africa's Economic Inclusion
In-Person Forum Participation
Self-sponsored attendance
Building Bridges, Shaping Solutions
Breakfast meeting — the philanthropy-diplomacy nexus
Building Partnerships for a Just Transition
Joint side event
C20 Social Summit
Active contribution to the Social Summit Declaration
Official G20 Social Summit registration ›Partners Networking Meeting
Strategic meeting to consolidate partnerships
Concept Note
Registration Information
This is an open call for self-sponsored participants to register their interest in attending the ECOSOCC events.
- Deadline for in-person registration: 6 November 2025
- Deadline for C20 Social Summit registration: 24 October 2025
- Some events are invitation-only or have specific registration requirements.
