Africafé : Why Women Matter in the African Union’s Peace Agenda

This Africafé episode features Patience Chiradza from the African Union, discussing the critical role of African women in governance and peacebuilding.  It highlights existing frameworks like the Maputo Protocol and acknowledges progress, while emphasizing persistent barriers such as cultural norms, limited access to education, and financial constraints in politics.  The discussion underlines the need for stronger implementation, grassroots empowerment, and stricter policies against violence in politics.  It concludes with a call for women to document their achievements, support one another, and challenge societal norms from an early stage.