The Peace and Security cluster aims at strengthening regional and sub-regional organizations in terms peace and security, post-conflict reconstruction and development, human rights, justice and reconciliation. It also supports the implementation of the Ten- year Capacity Building Programme for the African Union.

This cluster is supported by three sub-clusters:

• Peace and Security Architecture of the AU;
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development; and
• Human Rights, and Justice and Reconciliation sub-clusters.

Coordinator:  This cluster is coordinated by the Department of Political Affairs (DPA) and the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU). Ambassador Zachary Muburi-Muita of UNOAU is the current coordinator.
Co-Coordinator:  Mr. Admor kambudzi, Secretary to the AU/PSC, AUC 

Peace and Security Architecture of the AU

The sub-cluster actively provides the AU Commission with financial, material and technical support.
Coordinator:  Mr.Abdel-Kader Haireche, Team Leader, DPKO
Co-Coordinator:  Mr.Bam Sivuyill, Head AU Peace Support Operation Division, AUC.

Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development

The sub-cluster supported the AU to develop a comprehensive and strategic policy on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development. It is coordinated by the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). The sub-cluster continues to provide the AU Commission with finical, material and technical support.
Coordinator:  Mr. Chrysantus Ache, UNHCR Repesentantive to AU and ECA
Co-Coordinator:  Mr. Wane El Ghassim, Head of Conflict management, AUC.

The Human Rights, Justice and Reconciliation

The sub-cluster encouraged further harmonization of plans between AU and UN in the field of human rights, justice and reconciliation and also addressed health, gender, culture and regional integration issues as part of its activities. It is coordinated by the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).
Coordinator:  Mr. Chaafy Bakari Human Rights Officer, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR)
Co-Coordinator:  Mr. Salah Hammad , Human Right Expert, DPA, AUC.