One woman is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Press Release )The latest report on femicides reveals that 60 per cent of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners or other family members
UNODC and African Union Join Forces for Second Global Coalition on Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction in Madagascar.
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Story )“The easy access to these drugs has formed a vicious circle, threatening public health, causing family instability, increasing criminality and corruption financing, while providing support for terrorist activities. The fight against drugs is crucial for b
Unleashing the potential of Generation Z for food system transformation in Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )A “youth bulge”—enters the labor market every year, African economies are still struggling to create opportunities for them, leading to high rates of youth unemployment across the continent.
Does conflict-driven internal displacement influence demand for agricultural inputs? Evidence from Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Smallholder farmers in northeastern Nigeria face interrelated challenges of food insecurity, climate change impacts, and conflict.
UNODC launches campaign advocating for an East African society with “One Less Victim” of child trafficking.
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Story )Children represent a significant proportion of trafficking victims worldwide, with girls being disproportionately affected.
Enhancing farm productivity and rural livelihoods through ICT interventions in Malawi
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Agriculture is central to Malawi’s economy, employing much of the population and contributing substantially to GDP. However, agricultural productivity and earnings have stagnated and chronic food insecurity is a serious problem.
Workshop: Applying the Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) tool to support gender-responsive policy innovation across Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )Well-designed and well-implemented agrifood policies can play a significant role in closing gender gaps and setting countries on a pathway toward sustainable and equitable food systems.
Bribery becoming less accepted in Nigeria, says new report on corruption patterns and trends in the country.
Stories & Blogs UNODC (Press Release )Over 70 per cent of Nigerians who were asked to pay a bribe in 2023 refused to do so on at least one occasion, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Sudan food emergency: Unpacking the scale of the disaster and the actions needed
Stories & Blogs IFPRI (Blog )The United Nations recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished.