In Focus
Gender advocates to push for social protection and economic empowerment at G20
UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent
22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital
Advocating for the justice and rights of people of African descent
As the UN turns 75, we showcase the four African women leaders to address the Assembly.
— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change
To mark 20 years of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, we are celebrating women in peacekeeping globally. (#WPSin2020)
At the time of the historic conference, most African territories were still under colonial rule.
Climate change increasingly threatens human health, food and water security and socio-economic development in 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.