Statement of African Union, October, 2015.

Extract:

Starting with the leadership of its own paramount continental institution, Africa adopted the principle of parity and acted on it. Out of the ten members of the Executive of the Commission, Five are women. The chairperson has continued to strengthen the participation of women by appointing recently a woman as the Secretary General of the Commission, as well as her Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Participation

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