In Focus
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.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim Conclude Historic Mission to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, Pledge Commitment to Implement Peace, Security and Economic Development
