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Promotion and protection of the rights of the children is a priority of the GPS Unit as highlighted in Article 3(d) of the Treaty

The GPS Unit is implementing a Regional Capacity Building Project Against Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) that commenced in 2026.

Designed to ensure the relevant provisions in the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Protocol, that is, the Livingstone Formula and the Maseru Conclusions are fully implemented with a view of enhancing the involvement and participation of CSOs in peace and security activities of the AU in line with the EU APSA IV plan of action.

Promotion and protection of the rights of the children is a priority of the GPS Unit as highlighted in Article 3(d) of the Treaty.

COMESA recognises the importance of youth in promoting peace and security in the region. Initiatives on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) are implemented in line with the existing normative frameworks guiding the YPS Agenda including the United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 2250, 2419, 2535, 2807 and the Continental Framework on YPS (CFYPS).

The GPS unit focuses on knowledge production with an interest on enhancing and harnessing collective initiatives and efforts in addressing the security threats linked to climate change.