Nubian Center Welcomes AU Adoption of Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
The Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy welcomes the African Union’s adoption of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, emphasizing that this Convention is not merely symbolic but a historic step to promote justice, equality, and the protection of women’s and girls’ rights. The Center calls on all AU member states to ratify and implement it promptly and stresses that African civil society must leverage this Convention to advance advocacy, legal reforms, and social measures to safeguard women and girls and uphold their human dignity.
May 29, 2025
Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy (NCPD) welcomes the African Union’s landmark adoption of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, calling it a bold and historic step toward justice and equality.
The Center emphasized that the Convention is more than symbolic – it is a turning point that affirms women’s and girls’ rights and dignity as fundamental and non-negotiable. For Sudanese women, who have long endured conflict, displacement, and sexual violence, this adoption carries profound meaning and urgent relevance.
The NCPD urged all AU Member States to swiftly ratify and implement the Convention, warning that without concrete action and accountability, its promises risk remaining empty.
“This Convention must not gather dust. It must become a living instrument of justice and protection,” the Center stated.
The Nubian Center affirmed its readiness to support implementation efforts and called on civil society across Africa to use the Convention as a platform for advocacy and reform.
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Nubian Center for Peace and Democracy
May 29, 2025
