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‘We are the heartbeat that will carry Africa from potential to prosperity’
Taking her grassroots education work in Uganda to youth platforms linked to the United Nations, Diana Maria Mukanzanira is committed to working for children, inclusion, and civic engagement.
Kenyan marathon star uses her athletic platform to confront gender-based violence and empower a new generation.
A bold action by governments, tech companies, and all communities is needed to confront the rising tech-facilitated GBV that is silencing women’s voices and threatening hard-won gains in Africa.
Young Nigerian leader bringing healthcare, climate resilience, and youth voices to global platforms.
“Digital violence against women and girls is not inevitable; it is preventable.” UN Women’s Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda on this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence.
“When women withdraw from online spaces to protect themselves, we lose their voices in politics, journalism, and civic debate. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence not only denies women their most basic human rights, but it also robs our societies of their contributions” The UN Deputy Secretary-General reflects on this year’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign.