Press briefing by UN Women on the situation of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Press Briefing )Sofia Calltorp, Chief of Humanitarian Action at UN Women and Director of the Geneva Office spoke at the Palais des Nations on the ongoing crisis in DRC and its impact on women and girls.
How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it.
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Interview )Interview with Zinnya del Villar on AI gender bias and creating inclusive technology.
Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls.
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Statement )UN Women statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
Africa’s $3.4 trillion opportunity: Turning vulnerabilities into resilience.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Stronger intra-regional trade, strategic investments and bolder economic reforms are crucial to unlocking the vast potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Africa’s vulnerability to global shocks highlights need for stronger regional trade.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Dependence on commodities, high debt, and weak infrastructure make African economies more vulnerable. Stronger and more diversified trade networks can enhance their resilience and drive growth.
Harnessing frontier technology for food security in Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs UNCTAD (News )Africa’s most populous nation is making strides in agricultural innovation by leveraging satellite imagery, earth observation systems and remote sensing tools.