The African Union Fee’s Division of Political Affairs, Peace and Safety (PAPS), in partnership with the AGA-APSA Platform and the Authorities of the Republic of Ghana, is happy to announce the thirteenth Biennial Excessive-Degree Dialogue (HLD) on Democracy, Human Rights, Governance, Peace and Safety, happening finish of July 2025 in Accra, Ghana, together with devoted pre-events on youth and gender.
Over the previous twelve years, the HLD has developed right into a premier platform for high-level exchanges on governance and democracy in Africa, usually in step with the African Union’s annual theme. The Dialogue’s suggestions feed into the AU Summit of Heads of State and Authorities by way of the AU Chairperson or the AU Theme Champion.
In its thirteenth version, the Dialogue will align with the AU 2025 theme: “Yr of Justice for Africans and Folks of African Descent By way of Reparations.” This yr’s theme–“Justice, Rights, Reparations, and State-building”–aims to bolster ongoing efforts to deal with historic injustices and forge inclusive, accountable, and resilient governance buildings throughout the continent.
Name for Submissions
On this context, the AGA-APSA Platform is compiling a particular publication to accompany the thirteenth HLD. We invite daring, analytical, and thought-provoking articles underneath the theme Theme: Justice, Rights, Reparations, and State-building – Tendencies, Challenges, and Prospects that exploring how justice, rights, and reparations can assist:
State-building in Africa Democratic governance Gender equality Youth empowerment Institutional accountability Sustainable growth
Distinctive contributions can be chosen for sponsored participation on the thirteenth HLD in Accra.
Goals of the Publication
Promote African-led discourse on restorative and reparative justice Doc main thought management and opinions on justice, reparations, state-building, and growth Spotlight the position of establishments, civil society, and the African diaspora in advancing justice and fairness Showcase progressive youth- and women-led approaches to transitional justice Strengthen public understanding of AU coverage frameworks on justice, reconciliation, and governance
Who Can Submit?
We welcome submissions from:
AU Member States, AU Organs, RECs, and RMs Students and researchers Civil society organizations and advocacy networks Coverage practitioners and AU stakeholders Youth organizations and diaspora leaders Authorized consultants and transitional justice practitioners
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Thematic Areas
Justice, Rights & State-Constructing Exploring the evolution from colonial legacies to inclusive governance, state resilience, and growth. Reparations, Gender & Fairness Addressing historic and up to date harms, particularly towards girls and marginalized teams, and advocating for gender-responsive justice–from the Maputo Protocol to native improvements. Youth & Diaspora Management Showcasing the position of youth and diaspora actions in shaping reparative justice, together with by digital activism, civic engagement, and advocacy.
Submission Tips
Deadline: Monday, 7 July 2025 Size: 1,500-2,000 phrases Format: Arial 12pt, single spacing, APA fashion referencing Embody: Writer biography (most 100 phrases) E-mail to: AGA-APSA@africa-union.org E-mail Topic Line: 13HLD Publication 2025
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