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Africa knowledge exchange shares views on protecting forests, fostering climate resilience and empowering communities

In March 2023, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, and the African Development Bank Group ...

Education for girls high on the agenda at Women’s Day event in Aweil

“Access to education for girls is critical if South Sudan wants permanent peace,” said Maria Angelo, an activist from...

UNFPA and UN Women call for harnessing the digital age for gender equality

We are living in an increasingly digital world that provides new and exciting opportunities for growth and development. And...

Innovation for women and girls must keep pace with needs of those in crisis and humanitarian settings

A joint statement by UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative Anders Thomsen, and Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Asha...

Women in Innovation: Embracing gender equality for sustainable livelihoods

International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on 8 March to recognise the unique roles and achievements of women,...

Malnutrition in mothers soars by 25 per cent in crisis-hit countries, putting women and newborn babies at risk

The number of pregnant and breastfeeding adolescent girls and women suffering from acute malnutrition has soared from 5.5 million...

International Women’s Day 2023: Boomplay is driving equality and equity through music streaming

As the world celebrates and shines a spotlight on women for this year's International Women's Day and women's month,...

Meet the women health champions of Africa

UN Volunteers Joelma Pereira and Santa-Mika Ndayiziga are among the 120 Africa Women Health Champions in 38 World Health Organization (WHO) offices in...

Kenya’s First Lady to continue engaging in charity work beyond her term in office

Kenya's First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has pledged to continue engaging in charity work through her Beyond Zero initiative beyond...