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).
Five essential facts to know about femicide
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenNov 25, 2024(Article )Every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023. 
Facts and figures: Ending violence against women
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenNov 25, 2024(Article )The availability of data on violence against women and girls has improved considerably in recent years and data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence is now available for at least 161 countries.
Why social protection is essential to shielding the world’s most vulnerable from the impacts of the climate crisis
Stories & Blogs ILOOct 03, 2024(Article )The ILO brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the findings of its social protection report, focusing on the structural inequalities that permeate the climate crisis, and the role of social protection.
On African Women's Day, a reflection on women empowerment and remaining challenges in Angola
Stories & Blogs World BankJul 30, 2024(Blog )This blog highlights both the progress that has been made and the paths that still need to be taken to achieve full gender equality.
Workshop: Applying the Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) tool to support gender-responsive policy innovation across Africa.
Stories & Blogs IFPRIJul 12, 2024(Blog )Well-designed and well-implemented agrifood policies can play a significant role in closing gender gaps and setting countries on a pathway toward sustainable and equitable food systems.
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.
Enhancing farm productivity and rural livelihoods through ICT interventions in Malawi
Stories & Blogs IFPRIJul 10, 2024(Blog )Agriculture is central to Malawi’s economy, employing much of the population and contributing substantially to GDP. However, agricultural productivity and earnings have stagnated and chronic food insecurity is a serious problem.
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.
The duality of the education challenge in Africa: Historical imperatives and 21st-century necessities
Stories & Blogs Africa RenewalMay 08, 2024(Article )Education in Africa stands at a crossroads, confronting dual challenges related to the juxtaposition of existing deficits with the rapidly evolving demands of the Digital Age.