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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.

Five young Africans named among 2025 UN Young Leaders for SDGs

Digitalization From Nigeria to Zimbabwe, Africa’s new generation of changemakers joins 17 global youth leaders driving progress on sustainable development.
agricultureCollective action in the form of women’s groups has greatly benefited women in negotiating access to land
AngolaWorking with local governments to change lives for the better.
UNCTADAngolaA unique training programme – EMPRETEC - offered by UNCTAD sparks interest in entrepreneurship, with the youth leading the way
Gender Equality— A discussion with the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio
EducationAdvocating for education as a key enabler and equalizer and the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
Africa youthCreating a skilled workforce requires better access to quality basic education
womenWe need the voices of women at the table, not as victims but as stakeholders in society
AngolaInfrastructure development is pivotal, as we work to create necessary transport links for diversifying into sectors like agroindustry and processing - Paul Akiwumi
LiberiaelectionsAll political actors urged to safeguard the hard-earned peace and national cohesion of the country
EgyptThe country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
— says internationally acclaimed Nigerian DJ Cuppy on International Day of Peace

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