The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) is a continental ecumenical body that accounts for over 200 million Christians across the African continent, and a member of the worldwide ecumenical network. It is the largest association of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, and Indigenous churches in Africa with 208 members comprising of Churches, National Councils of Churches (NCCs), Theological and lay training institutions and other Christian organizations in 43 African countries.  Since its foundation in 1963, AACC holds a general assembly for its member churches and Christian councils. This assembly is the largest ecumenical fellowship that convenes Christians from different African countries to not only worship together but also set an agenda for the Christian mission in Africa until the next assembly.The 12th General Assembly of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) with take place this year; 2023 on the theme: The Love of Christ Compels us. 2 Cor 5:14The Assembly will receive and discuss the report of the General Committee which was voted and constituted at the 11th General Assembly in Kigali, in 2018. It is also expected to make decisions concerning AACC’s strategy for the period 2024-2028, constitutional and membership matters, among other activities on its agenda.DatesThe 12th General Assembly of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) with take place between the 18th and 23rd of November 2023. The 60th Anniversary will be celebrated on 19th November 2023. Venue Abuja, Nigeria 

All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) will hold its Twelfth General Assembly in Abuja Nigeria from 18th-23rd November 2023 (18th Nov being arrival and 23rd Nov being departure). The theme of the Assembly is: “The Love of Christ Compels us…” (2 Corinthians 5:14). Prior to the Assembly, the AACC Program for Gender and Women has planned to conduct a two-day physical Women’s Pre-assembly Meeting on 17th and 18th November 2023, and a few virtual ones on the theme:  The Love of Christ compels us to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE). The objective of the Women Pre-Assembly Meeting will be to gather women delegates to reflect on the AACC 12th General Assembly theme and identify the issues of concern that affect and undermine women’s dignity. The key points gathered from the pre-assemblies will inform the Women’s Statement that will be read at the General Assembly.Some of the identified topics to be covered at the Pre-Assembly are: AU agenda 2063 Aspiration 6 and SDG5 with regard to GEWE, legal instruments for gender justice with special focus on Maputo Protocol and the role of women in facilitating their achievement, Gender Based Violence (GBV); Plight of Widows; Women’s Rights, State of GBV in Africa and Gender Equality in Church Leadership among others.ObjectivesTo strengthen the capacity of participants to engage with the AACC’s 12th General Assembly theme in the light of GEWE from a theological perspectiveTo develop an Assembly Statement proposing areas of focus by the AACC Gender, Women and Population program in the next strategic plan 2024-2028Strengthen collaboration and networking among women leaders in the AACC constituency and beyondVenue and dates St. Matthias House, ABUJA-NIGERIA16-18 November 2023