UNESCO and JamiiForums Discuss Digital Rights, Media Freedom and Online Safety
Stories & Blogs UNESCOFeb 13, 2025(Article )UNESCO held a meeting today with Maxence Melo, founder of JamiiForums, to discuss key takeaways from the UNESCO-supported Expert Consultation on Chapter J of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which took place on 21-22 January 2025 at UNESCO
How AI helps farmers adapt to climate change: The story of AgriTech Analytics
Stories & Blogs ITCFeb 12, 2025(Story )Smallholder farmers face growing climate challenges, but AgriTech Analytics is using AI-powered data and smart technology to help them build a more sustainable future.
UNESCO Strengthens Efforts to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in Media and Technology in Tanzania
Stories & Blogs UNESCOFeb 10, 2025(Article )UNESCO, the government, and civil society stakeholders have developed and integrated a new thematic pillar on Safer Media and Digital Spaces into the National Plan of Action (2025-2029).
Boosting small businesses led by youth in East Africa
Stories & Blogs ITCOct 30, 2024(News )The East African Business Council (EABC), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) trained young entrepreneurs how to benefit from export opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Artificial intelligence: rooting out bias and stereotypes
Stories & Blogs UNOct 08, 2024(News )As online tools using various forms of artificial intelligence become increasingly common, calls are growing for more action to ensure that they do not create or perpetuate stereotypes and gender bias.
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
Stories & Blogs UNOct 04, 2024(News )The World Health Organization (WHO) approves the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.
The Gambia: UN salutes ‘monumental achievement’ as lawmakers uphold FGM ban
Stories & Blogs UNJul 15, 2024(Story )Five senior UN officials have welcomed the decision by The Gambia to uphold its ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling it a critical win for women’s and girls’ rights.
UNESCO Forum enhances Korea-Africa educational collaboration.
Stories & Blogs UNESCOJul 11, 2024(Article )The Korean Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Korean Commission for UNESCO, organized the UNESCO-Africa Education Cooperation Forum from Tuesday, 25 June to Thursday, 27 June 2024 at the Glad Hotel in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Supporting the Education and Health of Young Mothers in Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNESCOJul 03, 2024(Article )Joint statement by Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa, Nisha, UNESCO Regional Director for Southern Africa, and Alexandros K Makarigakis, UNESCO Regional Director for East Africa.
Q&A: What you need to know about ‘the price of inaction’ in education
Stories & Blogs UNESCOJun 17, 2024(News )First global report to illustrate the monetary costs to economies around the world of leaving children and youth behind in education.