African Youth Ambassadors for Peace to enhance Youth Participation // DL: 30 septembre 2021

To enhance youth participation in the peace and security agenda on the continent, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) during its 807th meeting requested the AU Commission to appoint five regional African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) to work with the AU Youth Envoy in championing the promotion of peace and security on the continent. The AYAPs shall: advocate for the promotion of rights for young people in his / her region; – advocate and raise awareness on the AU CFYPS and its 10-Year Implementation Plan in their region; – encourage and support AU Member States in the region with the coordination of the Y4P program to enhance the development of National Action Plans and its implementation in their region; – implement regional youth activities covering the five (5) priority areas; on request, represent the AU PAPS in meetings, trainings and workshops.

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