While national elections in West Africa and the Sahel provide an important opportunity for voters to effect change, they also expose “real challenges” which must be addressed moving forward, the UN’s top envoy for the region said on Tuesday, july 25,2023. In his first briefing to the Security Council since being appointed to the position, […]
A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in smallholder farmers, embracing new technology and new partnerships at all levels. Those were some of the takeaways from a high-level special event held on the sidelines of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment on Africa’s food sovereignty and […]
Male Guardianship Rules Hamper Travel, Other Movement Many Middle East and North Africa countries still prevent women from moving freely in their own country or traveling abroad without the permission of a male guardian. Women in the region are fighting rules that authorities often claim are for their protection, but that deprive women of their […]
By Melody Chironda Kigali, Rwanda — “Gender equality is under attack. But we cannot give up. We must unite and work together to push back against these headwinds.” Dr. Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver, made the remarks at an opening press briefing on the importance of free and open democracies globally to […]
The Women Deliver Conference wrapped up on July 20 leaving behind a trail of hope and inspiration in the pursuit of gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls worldwide. The conference which attracted over 6,300 participants including over 100 journalists and content creators, 600 scholars, and 87 sponsors representing […]
Kigali, Rwanda — In the fight against sexual violence against children in Africa, one name stands out: Kanga Rasi. Driven by her own experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual violence, Kanga is an inspiring leader who is leading the charge to end violence against children throughout the continent. “I am a survivor of childhood […]
By Melody Chironda Kigali, Rwanda — In every corner of the globe, the significance of land as the bedrock of shelter, security, and livelihood is undeniable. Yet, almost 50% of the world’s population – women – are denied equal rights to land, and often lack the legal rights to own or inherit land. A long-standing […]
This year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded in New York on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for the crucial SDG Summit in September. Over the past ten days, world leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders gathered to review progress, share experiences, and discuss strategies for advancing sustainable development. The HLPF serves as a central platform for […]
New indices reveal globally women achieve only 60% of their full potential Kigali, 18 July 2023 – No country has achieved full gender parity and fewer than 1 percent of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and a small gender gap, according to a new global report launched by UN […]
Life-saving relief programmes should not be held hostage by political interests, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, as Member States gathered to debate the use of the veto by a permanent member of the Security Council, that halted vital cross-border aid last week into northern Syria. “The lives of those in need […]
