Arbitrary detentions and impunity widespread in Libya, warns UN’s Türk
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold “at scale” in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights chief Volker Türk urged the international community to consider halting its
DR Congo: Conflict escalation linked to deadly Mpox threat
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )At least 25 million people have been caught up in the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where a neglected health emergency continues to unfold at an alarming rate, the UN health agency said on Friday.
Sudan: UN-hosted talks on aid relief and civilian protection to continue in Geneva
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )UN-led talks between Sudan's warring parties were set to continue in Geneva on Friday to advance discussions on humanitarian aid and civilian protection, with “possible local ceasefires” being a means to that end.
South Sudan faces growing humanitarian crisis, warns WHO.
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Twelve years on from independence the people of South Sudan continue to face huge challenges, exacerbated now by the war in neighbouring Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
Agrarian AI – The Future of Agriculture in Zambia
Stories & Blogs UNDP (Story )How the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Zambia and Mukuba UniPod is supporting Nchimunya on his journey to transform small-holder farming with AI and data-driven technology.
Inclusive, responsible AI needs women front and centre
Stories & Blogs ITU (Story )The artificial intelligence (AI) industry needs diverse women’s perspectives to improve the design and application of the latest technologies, say digital experts concerned about AI deepening the gender divide.
Women, Girls in Focus as AU, SADC Stress Financing Gender Data for Development.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )African policymakers, gender experts, and development actors are calling on countries and the region to invest and collaborate more to finance the production and use of gender data to improve the lives of women and girls.
Girls’ education for HIV prevention at 1st Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UN-Women (Story )Girls’ education as a tool to prevent HIV infection has been centered at the 1st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa.
Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali.
Stories & Blogs World Bank (Story )“Previously, it was not uncommon for patients to travel between 3 and 5 kilometers to reach a community health center,…” recalls Mr. Zanga Dao, Secretary General of the Kati City Hall
2024 SDG Report: Global Progress Alarmingly Insufficient
Stories & Blogs UNSDG (Story )This report is known as the annual SDG report card and it shows the world is getting a failing grade,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.