When: November 1^st - 4^th, 2024.

Where: Méridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre, Algeria.

Objectives

• To celebrate and recognize young people from across the continent and their contribution towards an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.
• To actively involve young people in contemplating, revitalizing, and reimagining the African Youth Charter to address present-day challenges and opportunities.
• To harness young people’s perspectives, take a common position on the year's theme.
• Promote youth diplomacy by encouraging youth-driven solutions and leadership across African states.
• To empower young people through training, capacity development and opportunities to thrive in various spaces, including Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship.
• To create platforms for young people to connect, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and build networks supporting their personal and professional development.

Journalists are invited to cover the high-level opening ceremony of the Forum on November 1^st, 2024 at 9AM (GMT+1). Journalists planning to attend the event should be accredited for the Forum on this link.

For further information, please contact:  

1. Ms. Ilwad Elmi Mohamed | Ag. Head of Division, Women, Gender and Youth Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: elmimohamedi@africa-union.org
2. Mr. Daniel Adugna | Youth Officer, Women, Gender and Youth Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: AdugnaD@africa-union.org

For media inquiries, please contact:  

1. Mr. Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar| Senior Communication Officer, Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission | E-mail: GamalK@africa-union.org
2. Ms. Arlette Akingeneye | Women, Gender and Youth Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: AkingeneyeA@africa-union.org

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