Communiqué of the 1154th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, Held on 16 May 2023, on Mobilising African Stakeholders for Effective Mediation and Preventive Diplomacy - Briefing on the activities of the African First Ladies Peace Mission.

Abstract

The Council welcomed the concerted efforts of revitalising the activities of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), and took note of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the AFLPM and the AU on 8 May 2023 to further enhance efforts in advancing women, peace and security agenda. The Council urged the AFLPM to redouble efforts in furtherance of the mission’s objectives and provide annual briefings to the Peace and Security Council on its activities. Lastly, requested the AU Commission to provide the necessary support towards the effective implementation of the mandate of AFLPM.