‘Alarming’ situation in Great Lakes Region of DR Congo
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )The situation in Africa’s Great Lakes Region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has remained “alarming” amid ongoing violence in the restive country’s east, said the UN Special Envoy to the Region in a briefing to the Security Coun
As thousands flee Sahel conflicts, a UN plan strengthens resilience in host countries
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Rolled out in Gulf of Guinea countries by WFP and partners, the US$142 million initiative targets humanitarian needs but also longer-term development
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.
For AfCFTA to be transformative, Central Africa adopts a framework to optimize inclusive regional value chains
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The achievement of sustainable development goals, in particular the fifth on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, depends on the ability of women to seize the opportunity offered by AfCFTA…” stated Prof Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, C
Claver Gatete Calls for Reform of the Global Financial System to Address Africa’s Financing Challenges
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“The reform of the global financing system is urgent, as it can mitigate access to critical resources needed for the implementation of the SDGs.” Mr. Gatete said.
Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )First Preparatory Committee meeting of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development concludes in Addis Ababa with renewed focus on bridging gaps in SDG financing and delivering international financial architecture reform
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.
Women living with HIV continue to face violations of their sexual and reproductive rights—including coercion into sterilization
Stories & Blogs UNAIDS (Story )Women living with HIV including women from key populations continue to suffer widespread reproductive coercion, mistreatment, and neglect.
Assistive technology can revolutionize development, learning and participation: It’s time children everywhere have access.
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )Seeing. Hearing. Communicating. Moving freely. Many of us take these for granted. But what if you are a child who experiences difficulties in one, or more, of these areas?
A rallying call that emphasizes the pivotal role of digital integration in harmonizing civil registration and vital statistics systems with legal identity structures.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )Strengthening the linkage of civil registration and vital statistics to legal identity systems through digitalization for enhanced inclusion