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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.
Peacekeepers Day 2021

— Merveille-Noella Mada-Yayoro, 29, a journalist and a producer with Guira FM in CAR.

Peacekeepers Day 2021

- Phelisa Frida Miya, 28, a paratrooper/riflewoman from South Africa serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)

Peacekeepers Day 2021

— Kossi Gavon, 24, is a lieutenant from Togo serving in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA).

AfricaAfrica Day 2021

On this Africa Day, I renew my call to developed nations to stand in solidarity with Africa.

LiberiaWomen Empowerment

In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.

Kenyapodcast

A vibrant Africa-centered social media platform is bringing African voices together.

Women Empowerment

Kenyan-born US-based photographer launches global platform to market their talents.

Free trade will help develop value chains and skills, especially for small-scale women miners.

Africa Dialogue SeriesADS2019

Africa’s rich culture should go beyond artistic decorations, music or dance and showcase a strong set of values that embrace change, generate innovations and to contribute to the world.

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