Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In May 2013, the African Union (AU), formerly the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with the adoption of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. This treaty marked a shift from the union’s historical focus on independence and anti-apartheid struggles to a vision of Africa as a global powerhouse. Envisioned as a fifty-year master plan, Agenda 2063 emphasises Pan-Africanism, sustainable development, peace, freedom, security, and continental integration. Among its key aspirations is Aspiration 6, which seeks to empower and unlock the potential of women and young people as critical contributors to the continent’s transformation. This article examines the church’s role in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with Aspiration 6. It highlights the significance of a contextual-missio Dei approach to public, feminist, womanist, child, and youth theologies, advocating for practical frameworks to promote equity and inclusivity. The paper concludes by proposing strategies for integrating these theological perspectives to ensure equal opportunities for women and young people in homes, churches, and broader society, aligning with the broader goals of Agenda 2063.
Author: Seyram B. Amenyedzi
Institution: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7063873067
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