Empowering Ghana’s Economic Potential through Cluster Development
Stories & Blogs UNIDO (News )The 3rd International Ghana Cluster Conference was held as part of the WACOMP Ghana project led by UNIDO in collaboration with the Ghanaian Ministry of Trade and Industry and funded by the European Union.
Sexual violence and severe hunger surge as Sudan war passes one year
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )Sudan – “I can’t forget that moment. I can’t forget his smell. I can’t forget their faces. This moment will haunt me until I die.”
Mali conflict carries heavy toll for pregnant women amid rising insecurity
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )“Many women come here to give birth as a last resort,” said Kadiatou Karembé, a midwife. “Sometimes they spend the night on the road because of insecurity, even though their situation is urgent.”
Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )Our journey so far in empowering young women to take charge of their health, has been nothing short of amazing,” said 26-year-old Chioma Uzoma from Nigeria.
Defying tradition, championing rights: UNFPA sparks change in female genital mutilation hotspots across East Africa
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (Story )''Is [female genital mutilation] religious?'' Nuritu Sirbar challenged community and religious leaders four years ago to justify a deeply ingrained tradition – female genital mutilation (FGM).