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Mental HealthSuicide in Africa

Launched ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, campaign aims to reach 10 million people, galvanize support to increase focus and funding for mental health efforts.

COP27Climate financing

— Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank

Older persons

Using the International Day of Older Persons to refocus on needs of older persons

Part of UN General Assembly week, UN Global Compact initiative sparks new strategies for African development and business

Eric Yirenkyi Danquah was one of over 370 nominees from 44 countries

Gender EqualitywomenWorld Food Day is 16 October: Why the case for empowering women, girls, and youth is urgent

The initiative is about harnessing youths’ creativity and skills into the continent’s economic growth & development, whilst expanding their income opportunities

Educationteacher

- Says award-winning Ghanaian teacher Ebenezer Otoo, ahead of the UN’s Transforming Education Summit in September 2022

Educationeducation systems

Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future

Educationeducation systems

UN Secretary-General issues call to action and vision for way forward at UN Summit