African Union [to 12 March 2016]
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[We generally limit coverage to regional and global level initiatives, recognizing that a number of country-level announcements are added each week]

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March 11, 2016 Press Releases
African Union convenes joint coordination meeting with Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African Development Bank (AfDB), The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and African Capacity

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March 10, 2016 | Press Releases
The African Union Commission and the Network for African National Human Rights Institutions Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation and Collaboration
…According to the signed MoU, the Commission and JWF will cooperate to explore opportunities for cooperation and non-exclusive partnership in the following areas:
:: Fostering participation of National Human Rights Institutions in policy development at the continental level;
:: Jointly promote and protect human and peoples’ rights in Africa;
:: Support the implementation of the AU Human Rights Strategy for Africa;
:: Support the implementation of Project 2016;
:: Information generation and dissemination on issues related to human rights.

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March 08, 2016 | Press Releases
AUC Chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma emphasises the importance to celebrate the determination of women around the world for equal rights and have their voices heard