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Ending digital violence is Africa’s next chapter in equality for women and girl

Social Protection “Digital violence against women and girls is not inevitable; it is preventable.” UN Women’s Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda on this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence.

The promise and peril of Africa's tech revolution for women and girls

Social Protection “When women withdraw from online spaces to protect themselves, we lose their voices in politics, journalism, and civic debate. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence not only denies women their most basic human rights, but it also robs our societies of their contributions” The UN Deputy Secretary-General reflects on this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign.

Amina Alidi: From local voice in Malawi to global advocate

Social Protectiondebt Bringing the power of community-rooted leadership to the global stage.
FGMMobilizing Global Efforts: Towards Ending Female Genital Mutilation by 2030.
UNESCOEmpowering Youth: Vinícius Junior's Commitment to Education Equality and Social Justice.
agricultureFood SecurityThe Africa Agriculture Status Report says digital technologies will address inefficiency, exclusivity, and unsustainability.
SudanHumanitarian AidWhat is the United Nations doing for the Sudanese?” This is a question I am often asked when I meet people inside and outside of the Sudan. And it is an important one.
EntrepreneursThey are increasingly offering advanced energy solutions to the majority of people across Africa facing blackouts, brownouts and poor electricity supply
Democratic Republic of the CongoAfrican Cup of Nations joy is marred by displacements and soaring sexual violence in the east as the World Food Programme makes tough decisions amid funding shortages
GenealogyThree genealogists describe the brick walls and breakthroughs in researching African American ancestry
ZimbabweWe want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people
peacebuildingIn Africa, Catholic Relief Services is helping communities to ‘address what divides them so they can find what unites them’ and together work towards transformational change
AfCFTAThe continent's economic growth is expected to inch up to 3.5 per cent

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