Campaign Urges AU Summit to Uphold Abuja 15% Pledge

The campaign activities included a mock debate, held on Friday 23 July, which simulated several African leaders debating with civil society organizations about the pros and cons of the 15% target set at Abuja. The debate was followed by a press conference at the Africana Hotel in Kampala and a concert—entitled “Hakuna Wakati Abuja 15% Sasa”—featuring local and regional artists who voiced their support for the Abuja 15 percent target. Jemimah Sanyu and Carol Nabulime sang the theme song for the concert, “This is the Time,” which will be posted online soon (watch this space!). Yvonne Chaka Chaka, a South African artist, was the guest of honor at the event and was expected to carry the campaign’s messages to the African leaders in her capacity as a goodwill ambassador working to fight malaria and achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Now is the time! Making the Abuja 15% commitment has never been so urgent, given the health crisis facing African women and girls.