The African Union  endorsed the revitalization of the Pan African  Youth Union  as a continental  youth  structure  to coordinate  the popularization  and appropriation  of the African Youth Charter by all African  youth organizations in Executive Council Decision  EX.CL/Dec.292(IX)

The African Union further recognizes the Pan African Youth Union as the continental coordinating body for youth organizations and as the focal agency of the African Union on youth matters in Executive Council Decision EX.CL/Dec.468 (XIV)