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AUDA-NEPAD gender advocates
Gender Equality

Gender advocates to push for social protection and economic empowerment at G20

Gender Empowerment Other priorities include combating gender-based violence, bridging the digital divide
Gorée Island, off the coast of Dakar, stands as a powerful symbol of the transatlantic slave trade.
Human Rights

UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent

Africa’s digital ecosystem is becoming more robust by the day
Food Systems

22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital

agriculture Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world.
Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.
Social Justice

Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent

Social Protection Amb. Martin Kimani, the new Chair of the Permanent Forum of People of African Descent lists economic empowerment, digital equity and solidarity as priorities.

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Abidjan, District Autonome d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Economic Development

The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development

A woman.
Health

Skyrocketing healthcare costs in Africa driving families into poverty

Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019
Climate

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

Fresh source.
Economic Development

Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed interacts with Sophia the robot at the “The Future of Everything – Sustainable Development in the Age of Rapid Technological Change” meeting.

AI expert warns of 'digital colonization' in Africa

Cassava farming in Liberia: Women’s rights to land must be legally recognized, and institutions are needed to enforce those laws.

Intra-African trade provides an opportunity for inclusive economic growth

AfCFTAWomen’s land tenure security is essential for both their empowerment at a micro-level as agricultural producers in a household and at a macro-level for unlocking transformative social and economic benefits.
a woman.

Inclusion of Women and Land Rights as an avenue to accelerate the AfCFTA

agricultureCollective action in the form of women’s groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land
Two men standing.

Transforming4Trade

AngolaWorking with local governments to change lives for the better.
Some of Angola’s young empretecos.

Angola’s young entrepreneurs ‘Empretecos’ on a mission to transform their country

UNCTADAngolaA unique training programme – EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way
Ms. Fatima Maada Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone.

Fighting gender-based violence and early marriages

Gender Equality— A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
Young students.

Using education to develop a new social contract for Africa

EducationAdvocating for education as a key enabler and equalizer and the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
a man.

Call to improve jobs for youth in Africa

Africa youthCreating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education
CRS staff addressing the community in Hashaba village, West Darfur, Sudan.

Inclusive peacebuilding: Empowering women as agents of peace

womenWe need the voices of women at the table, not as victims but as stakeholders in society
Paul Akiwumi

‘Transforming4Trade’ will reshape African economies

AngolaInfrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
Elections in Liberia: UN-ECOWAS joint mission calls for peaceful electioneering period.

Elections in Liberia: UN-ECOWAS joint mission calls for peaceful electioneering period

LiberiaelectionsAll political actors urged to safeguard the hard-earned peace and national cohesion of the country
A woman.

Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027

EgyptThe country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development