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
Africa CSO Engagement Launch
Networking Reception & Commemoration of 40 Years of Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA)
Day 2 — Monday 22 September
Diaspora Engagement and Reparations Colloquium
Day 3 — Wednesday 24 September
Fireside Dialogue
Bridging Opportunities for Transformative Leadership and Democracy Dialogue
Day 4 — Thursday 25 September
Strategic Roundtable on Africa’s Place in Global Governance
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.
- Deadline for Registration: 17 September 2025
- Acceptance Notification: Registrants will be notified about their acceptance to attend the above events by 18 September 2025.