Organization of African Unity
Organization of African Unity
Refers to the former international organization, established in May 1963, to eradicate all forms of colonialism in Africa, promote human rights in the region, raise living standards for Africans, and resolve conflicts between member states. Known by the acronym O.A.U., it was superseded in 2002 by the African Union (also a GLIN term).
Alternative terms
- UF↸ O.A.U.
- UF↸ Organisation of African Unity
Broader Terms
Related terms
- RT⇆ Boundaries
- RT⇆ Democratization and democracy
- RT⇆ Human rights
- RT⇆ Politics and government
- RT⇆ Colonies
- RT⇆ Legal systems
- RT⇆ Economics and finance
- RT⇆ Development
- RT⇆ Treaties and agreements, Inter-African
- RT⇆ Sovereignty
- RT⇆ Treaties and agreements, Multilateral
- RT⇆ Peace
- RT⇆ International relations
- RT⇆ National independence
- 'العربية منظمة الوحدة الأفريقية
- Deutsch Organisation der afrikanischen Einheit
- Español Organización de Unidad Africana
- Français Organisation de l'unité africaine
- Italiano Organizzazione per l'unità africana
- Português Organização da Unidade Africana
- русский язык Организация африканского единства
