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.
As COVID-19 spreads, so do fake news, conspiracy theories and doctored pictures and videos. Left unchecked, most of it is harmful and could lead to people ultimately losing their lives
— Mrs. Marianna Vardinoyannis, Mandela Prize Laureate 2020
