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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.
— Dr. Saria Osman El-Amin (Sudan)
— UN Special Adviser on 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
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.