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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.
gender-based violence (GBV)
— Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director
gender-based violence (GBV)Botswana
Young female writer from Botswana raises awareness about challenges faced when recovering from gender-based violence.
Resolution 1325gender-based violence (GBV)
Our peace work should reflect that reality.
UN PeacekeepersUN Police
— "I am working hard to stop gender-based violence."
ZambiaRoad safetyWhere pedestrians and cyclists matter in road design
As the UN turns 75, we showcase the four African women leaders to address the Assembly.