Background Information
As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary under the banner “Building Our Future Together,” the world is navigating multiple, intersecting crises ranging from persistent conflict and global inequality to digital fragmentation, democratic backsliding, and a loss of trust in multilateral institutions.
The 2024 Summit of the Future adopted the Pact for the Future, structured around five pillars: Sustainable Development and Financing, International Peace and Security, Science, Technology and Innovation and Digital Cooperation, Youth and Future Generations, and Transforming Global Governance.
Guided by Agenda 2063, AU ECOSOCC and partners are convening strategic side engagements during UNGA80 to ensure Africa’s voice shapes global outcomes. Events include the Africa CSO Engagement Launch, the 40th anniversary of Akina Mama wa Afrika, diaspora dialogues on reparations, thematic sessions on leadership and democracy, the Fireside Dialogue: Africa at UNGA80, and a closed-door roundtable on post-Summit advocacy.
Together, these engagements spotlight Africa’s agency in advancing peace, reparative justice, digital cooperation, inclusion, and institutional reform while offering African-led contributions to a fairer global governance system beyond UN@80.
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.
