Addis Ababa — The Africa Platform on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts (AP-CAAC) is pleased to announce that H.E. Ambassador Rebecca Amuge Otengo, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), has accepted to serve as Co-Chair of the Platform. She will serve alongside the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, as Co-Chairs of AP-CAAC.
Joining the leadership of the Platform, H.E. Ambassador Nts’iuoa Sekete, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU, has also accepted to serve as Vice Chair.
The AP-CAAC, inaugurated on 23 September 2021, is a continental initiative dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights and welfare of children affected by armed conflicts across Africa. With their extensive diplomatic experience and steadfast commitment to peace, security, and human rights, Ambassadors Otengo and Sekete bring renewed vision and leadership to the Platform at a critical time.
As Co-Chairs, H.E. Ambassador Otengo and H.E. Commissioner Adeoye will guide the strategic direction of the Platform, championing initiatives that place children at the heart of Africa’s governance, peace and security agenda. H.E. Ambassador Sekete, as Vice Chair, will support coordination and collaboration among Member States and institutions to drive forward AP-CAAC’s mission.
With this new leadership, enhanced advocacy and tangible progress in protecting children in situations of conflict across Africa will remain a key priority.
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