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climate changeDisaster risk reduction

Climate change increasingly threatens human health, food and water security and socio-economic development in Africa

At the time of the historic conference, most African territories were still under colonial rule.

Africa

The African Peer Review Mechanism and the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa call for greater inclusion of women in peace and security processes

Peace & SecurityWomen Peace and Security

Namibia held the UN Security Council Presidency in Oct 2000 when the landmark resolution was adopted and still champions gender equality

In our world today, we have one common enemy: COVID-19. Now is the time for a stepped-up push for peace to achieve a global ceasefire — UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

People around the world urged to #PledgetoPause before sharing online

Eliaba Anthony Amba, with support from Amref Health Africa, educates people on essential health practices such as handwashing, as well as immunization and maternal health.