Regarding the specific topic of today's debate, the African Union has continu...

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Regarding the specific topic of today's debate, the African Union has continued to develop its specific policy and institutional capacity in this area. In July 2003, following a decision by the Executive Council, the African Women Committee on Peace and Development was strengthened to serve as an advisory body on peace and security matters and on empowerment and advocacy for gender equality in general to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

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