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ADS 2025 - Programme
In Focus
Latest updates
- Attend the High-Level Policy Dialogue on 30 May at 3 p.m. (New York time) in Conference Room 4, UNHQ, New York or watch online on UN Web TV or on our website on YouTube in English and French.
In case you missed it
- Watch the recording of the International Webinars that took place on 7 May, 14 May and 21 May.
- Watch the recording of the Youth Stages that took place on 8 May,15 May and 22 May.
- Read our latest policy briefs on Learning from the Past: Transatlantic Slave Trade, Colonialism, Extractive Economies and Institutions in Africa, Understanding the Present: Economic, Social and Cultural Justice for Sustainable Development and Building the Future: Healing and Reparations towards Socio-Economic Justice for Africans and People of African Descent.
Week 1: 5-9 May (Online)
Launch Messages
- Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
- H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission
Learning from the Past: Transatlantic Slave Trade, Colonialism, Extractive Economies and Institutions in Africa
Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC).
- Day One: Documentary Videos – 5 May
- Day Two: Expert Interviews – 6 May
- Day Three: International Webinar – 7 May
- Day Four: Youth Stage – 8 May
- Day Five: Arts and Culture – 9 May
Week 2: 12-16 May (Online)
Understanding the Present: Economic, Social and Cultural Justice for Sustainable Development
Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and Pan African Parliament.
- Day One: Documentary Videos – 12 May
- Day Two: Expert Interviews – 13 May
- Day Three: International Webinar – 14 May
- Day Four: Youth Stage – 15 May
- Day Five: Arts and Culture – 16 May
Week 3: 19-23 May (Online)
Building the Future: Healing and Reparations towards Socio-Economic Justice for Africans and People of African Descent
Organizing Partners: African Union Commission (AUC), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
- Day One: Documentary Videos – 19 May
- Day Two: Expert Interviews – 20 May
- Day Three: International Webinar – 21 May
- Day Four: Youth Stage – 22 May | Jour quatre : La place aux jeunes – 22 mai
- Day Five: Arts and Culture – 23 May
Week 4: 30 May (Online and In-person)
High-level Policy Dialogue
When: Friday, 30 May from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (New York time)
Where: Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York and Online (Follow Live on UN Web TV)