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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.
COVID-19 Vaccinehealth

Around 62 million doses were administered across the continent in February up from 54 million in January.

SDGssustainable development

From fishing to oil and gas, to tourism, the possibilities are immense

Africa

Searching for 17 young people between the ages of 15 and 29 driving change in their communities.

Nature actionenergy

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) turns 50 this year, calling for more action on conservation.

sustainable developmentWangari Maathai

— says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.

IPCCclimate changeThe report says the world will face 'unavoidable multiple climate hazards' over the next two decades due to global warming
COVID-19 AfricaCoronavirus Vaccine

Mass vaccination campaigns in 10 priority countries to reach 100 million people by the end of April 2022

New podcast focuses on stories of people working on solutions and advancing hope in Africa.
Africa COVID-19

Since the start of the pandemic, the continent’s capacity to manage COVID-19 cases has gradually improved.

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