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.
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.
— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)
Dr. Nkechi Olalere and Ms. Agnes Gatome-Munyua on the African Union's 2001 Abuja Declaration on funding national health budgets.
