In Focus
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.
UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent
The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent said during the forum’s fourth meeting.
22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital
agriculture
Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world.
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.
These include visual and performing arts, crafts, cultural festivals, photography, music, dance, film, fashion, video games, digital animation, publishing, architecture, and more.
Country demonstrates that an AIDS-free generation is possible, says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.
New UN Women report shows that women’s feelings of safety have been eroded.
Technologies like drones help collect land photos for image analysis, and in the demarcation of plot boundaries.
