Amplifying African CSOs Voices at UNGA 80 in the Quest for a New World Order

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  • When
    20 - 25 September 2025
  • Where
    New York, United States of America
  • Registration
Add to Calendar2025-09-20 11:44:502025-09-25 11:44:50Amplifying African CSOs Voices at UNGA 80 in the Quest for a New World OrderAfrican Union ECOSOCC and partners host policy events during UNGA80 in New York for experts, diaspora, and civil society representatives. New York Pan-African Parliamentyab.kami@gmail.comAfrica/Nairobipublic

Background Information

The African Union ECOSOCC, in partnership with TrustAfrica, Oxfam, Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), Women's International Peace Centre (WIPC), The Ford Foundation, and the AU Permanent Observer Mission to the UN, together with other strategic partners, invites policy makers, think tanks, subject-matter experts, African Diaspora, and CSO representatives who will be in New York during UNGA80 to pre-register for the following events:

Event Schedule

Day 1 — Saturday 20 September

Session A

Africa CSO Engagement Launch

Time
Location
Jay Suites, Van Gogh Room — 8 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York
Theme

Tracking the Pact for the Future at UN@80: Advancing Peace, Sustainability, Digital Cooperation, Youth Empowerment, and Global Governance Reform.

Session B

Networking Reception & Commemoration of 40 Years of Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA)

Time
Location
Empire Rooftop, Jay Conference Empire — 8 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York

Day 2 — Monday 22 September

Colloquium

Diaspora Engagement and Reparations Colloquium

Time
Location
AU New York Office — 305 East 47th St, 5th Fl, New York, NY 10017
Focus

Spotlight on diaspora and civil society leadership in advancing reparative justice within the UN reform process.

Day 3 — Wednesday 24 September

Session A

Fireside Dialogue

Time
Location
Jay Suites, Beatles Room — 515 Madison Avenue, 10th Fl, New York
Focus

Africa’s role in shaping a new world order.

Session B

Bridging Opportunities for Transformative Leadership and Democracy Dialogue

Time
Focus

Explore inclusive governance and South-to-South collaboration.

Day 4 — Thursday 25 September

Roundtable

Strategic Roundtable on Africa’s Place in Global Governance

Format

Closed-door session

Purpose

Design concrete follow-up steps.

Invitation only

All times are listed in EST 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

  • Deadline for Registration: 17 September 2025
  • Acceptance Notification: Registrants will be notified about their acceptance to attend the above events by 18 September 2025.