UNGA80 side event reaffirms AU–EU–UN commitment to end VAWG

On 23 September 2025, the high-level side event “Full Speed Ahead: Spotlight Initiative – A Global Partnership to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls” showcased renewed momentum and deepened cooperation among the African Union, European Union, and United Nations. Interventions from H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah (AUC), H.E. Jozef Síkela (EU), H.E. Amina Mohammed (UN), ministers from Liberia, Sierra Leone, Belgium, the Executive Directors of UNFPA and UN Women, alongside the IOC and civil society, underscored the urgency of sustained action.

the UNGA80 high-level side event, “Full Speed Ahead: Spotlight Initiative – A Global Partnership to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls” on 23^rd September 2025.

Key takeaways

• The AUC invited partners to the continental launch of SIARP 2.0 on the margins of the 2026 AU Summit in Addis Ababa.
• The EU confirmed continued investment in SIARP 2.0 under the frame of the AU-EU health partnership (SRHR hub), with implementation set to kick off in 2025.
• The trilateral AU–EU–UN partnership, together with civil society and global champions, is stronger than ever and focused on translating commitments into impact.

Next steps will be guided by the Spotlight Initiative Global Secretariat. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to engage.