“Life is dangerous for women in this camp”: In the Central African Republic, survivors of sexual violence lose critical support as funding is slashed
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )The Korsi refugee camp in Birao, in northern Central African Republic, is home to around 18,000 refugees as well as returnees fleeing the conflict in Sudan.
“I witnessed unimaginable horrors”: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls across Sudan
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )There are alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan. Over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk of assault.
A chance encounter leads to critical maternal care in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )What Ms. Azina didn’t know was that without urgent healthcare, both her pregnancy and childbirth could also hold deadly consequences.
African region’s maternal and newborn mortality declining, but progress still slow.
Stories & Blogs WHO – Africa (News )Despite a 40% decline in maternal mortality, from 727 to 442 deaths per 100 000 live births between 2000 and 2023, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths.
Strengthening Genomic Surveillance in Africa: Capacity Building Beyond COVID-19.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )In the face of global health threats, robust genomic surveillance is more critical than ever.
Africa's Higher Education Centers of Excellence: Celebrating a decade of transformative journey in revolutionizing Africa’s contribution to global research and innovation
Stories & Blogs World Bank (News )The ACE Program has emerged as a model of distinction, fostering innovation, nurturing world-class expertise, and strengthening institutional capacities in critical sectors,” said His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama
What works for women at work
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Blog )Across the globe, I’ve met countless men and women driven by the conviction that when policies work for women, societies move forward. Here is a world tour of policies that are opening the gates to greater economic empowerment of women. For the benefit of
Enhancing Cyber Resilience in Developing Countries
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Results Brief )Between 2014 and 2024, the World Bank supported 64 countries worldwide in building the foundations of cyber resilience.