Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

Articles 5 and 22 of the AU Constitutive Act, on the establishment of Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC); and Article 20 of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Conclusions of the Retreat of the PSC, held in Livingstone, Zambia, on 4 and 5 December 2008 (Livingstone Formula) called for interaction between the PSC and CSOs in the promotion of peace, security, and stability in Africa.

Communiqué of the 1161st Meeting of the Peace and Security Council held on 6 July 2023, at the 2nd Annual Consultative Meeting between the Peace and Security Council; Economic, Social & Cultural Council; and Representatives of Civil Society Organizations.

Peace and Security Council (2023-07-06)

The Council commended the work done by ECOSOCC and the dedicated efforts of the CSOs in promoting peace, peace security and stability in Africa. Council also welcomed the progress made by ECOSOCC in establishing the CSO’s ...
Joint Communiqué of the Inaugural Consultative Meeting Between the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Held on 14 September 2022.

Peace and Security Council (2022-09-14)

The meeting was held within the framework of Articles 5 and 22 of the AU Constitutive Act, on the establishment of Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC); and Article 20 of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment ...