{"id":124804,"date":"2025-11-16T08:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T08:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/11\/16\/au-to-mark-post-conflict-reconstruction-awareness-week-from-monday\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T08:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T08:04:02","slug":"au-to-mark-post-conflict-reconstruction-awareness-week-from-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/au-to-mark-post-conflict-reconstruction-awareness-week-from-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"AU to mark post-conflict reconstruction awareness week from Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 16\u2014 The African Union (AU) will commemorate the 5th AU Awareness Week on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), scheduled for 17\u201323 November 2025, with a renewed call to strengthen continental solidarity, justice, and people-centered recovery in nations emerging from conflict.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Saturday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the annual awareness week\u2014launched in 2021\u2014has evolved into an important platform for mobilizing political will and resources toward implementing the revised AU PCRD Policy.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cRebuilding Lives after Conflict through Reparative Justice,\u201d places human dignity and justice at the core of post-conflict recovery, emphasizing restitution, rehabilitation, reconciliation, and mental health support for victims of violence.<\/p>\n

Chairperson Youssouf noted that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without addressing the emotional, psychological, and socio-economic wounds inflicted by years of conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cReparative justice is essential for healing societies, restoring livelihoods, and preventing the recurrence of violence,\u201d he said, adding that supporting mental health and psycho-social needs is central to restoring dignity among survivors.<\/p>\n

The AU said the theme reinforces the need for inclusive, justice-based recovery processes that restore trust between communities and the state, support affected families, and promote nationally owned reconstruction initiatives.<\/p>\n

Significant progress <\/h2>\n

Since adopting the revised AU PCRD Policy, the Union says it has made \u201csignificant progress,\u201d including strengthening the African Union Center for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (AU-PCRD Center), which provides technical assistance to countries in transition.<\/p>\n

Youssouf lauded Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt and AU Champion on PCRD, for what he described as \u201cvisionary leadership and steadfast commitment\u201d to advancing African-led recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

He also praised the Peace and Security Council (PSC) for dedicating its 2025 session to reviewing implementation progress and assessing the impact of Awareness Week over the past five years.<\/p>\n

The Chairperson further acknowledged AU Member States that have supported institutional capacity-building in electoral observation, conflict early warning, mediation, human rights protection, peace support operations, and security sector reform.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese investments have strengthened the Union\u2019s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to crises,\u201d Youssouf said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis spirit of shared responsibility exemplifies African solutions to African problems.\u201d<\/p>\n

With several African countries currently navigating political transitions and post-conflict recovery, the AU Chairperson urged Member States, regional blocs, development partners, civil society, academia, youth, and women\u2019s groups to strengthen collaboration.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that the continent\u2019s resilience depends on empowering people to rebuild their societies and ensuring that peace efforts translate into visible improvements in daily life.<\/p>\n

The AU reiterated its commitment to supporting inclusive governance, community-driven recovery, and reparative justice as part of the broader goal of \u201cSilencing the Guns\u201d and achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063.<\/p>\n

The 5th PCRD Awareness Week will feature policy dialogues, advocacy campaigns, capacity-building sessions, and community engagement initiatives across the continent.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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