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Solemn statement and recommendations: 11th consultative meeting on gender mainstreaming in Africa
22 January 2008
Economic Commission for Africa
We, members of the African Civil Society and Women’s Movement meeting under the aegis of "Gender is My Agenda Campaign" on the occasion of the 11th Pre-Summit Consultative Meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 22nd to 23rd January 2008, on the theme "Industrial Development for Africa: The Gender Perspective", with the support of the Commission of the African Union (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA);
Building on the important achievements made by the African women during the last 10 pre-summit meetings;
Welcoming the decision of the Heads of State and Government to take a critical look at the operations and activities of the AU through the setting up of the High Panel on the Audit of the AU organs;
Recalling the decision of the Heads of State and Government on ensuring that Gender equality remains at the forefront of Africa’s development agenda in accordance with their commitment to ensure gender equality in the appointments at the AU organs/structures at all levels;
Recalling the decision of the Heads of State and Government to establish the African Women’s Fund as provided for in the Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa (SDGEA);
Thanking His Excellency, Alpha Omar Konare, Chairperson of the African Union Commission for his commitment to gender equality during his tenure, especially for spearheading the adoption of the SGDEA;
Appreciating the decision of the Heads of State and Government to devote their 11th Summit to Industrial Development in Africa and cognizant of the role women should play in this process;
Bearing in mind the key issues contained in the SDGEA and our commitment to monitor, evaluate and report on its implementation.
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