UN Women Executive Director and EESC President sign landmark declaration to advance global gender equality during HLPF in New York.
Stories & Blogs UN WomenJul 23, 2025(Statement )The Declaration reaffirms both institutions’ shared and unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across the globe.
UN laments US withdrawal from educational and cultural agency
Stories & Blogs UNJul 22, 2025(Story )The United States announced on Tuesday that it will leave the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will take effect at the end of December 2026.
Building on AMCEN’s legacy: towards a resilient and sustainable Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNEPJul 18, 2025(Story )The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment — AMCEN, it is time to reaffirm your commitment to protecting Africa’s natural heritage and promoting sustainable development.
From waste to wealth: circular economy as a catalyst for jobs and sustainability.
Stories & Blogs StatementJul 17, 2025(Statement )“The science is clear. Our economies can no longer rely on the relentless extraction, use and waste of natural resources” said H.E. Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa, Vice-President of ECOSOC.
Unlocking Job Creation and Better Healthcare in South Africa -- One Container Clinic at a Time.
Stories & Blogs IFCJul 16, 2025(Story )Previously, during blackouts “we couldn’t do ultrasounds. We would [also] have to move our vaccines to another area, because vaccines need continuous cold chain,” says Motsisi.
Rebalancing with nature: A one health vision for a sustainable future.
Stories & Blogs UNEPJul 16, 2025(Statement )A One Health approach is vital to addressing ongoing multidimensional health challenges.
She fought for the girl the world left behind: Natalia Kanem’s UN legacy
Stories & Blogs UNJul 10, 2025(Story )When Natalia Kanem reflects on her eight-year tenure at the helm of the UN reproductive health agency, she doesn’t begin with global statistics, boardroom breakthroughs, or even memories of her visits to refugee camps.
Hope in Every Dose : How Global Fund Support is Saving Lives from Malaria, TB, and HIV across Africa
Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaJul 02, 2025(Story )“Now I understand it’s to keep him safe,” N’beta said, watching Seco become one of 250,000 children protected in 2024 with a simple but life-saving dose.
Rebuilding lives, one day at a time: A journey from addiction to recovery in Zambia.
Stories & Blogs UNAIDSJun 27, 2025(Story )Routine testing at Sanity House reveals an alarming HIV prevalence of 26% among people who use illicit drugs, compared to the national average of 11%.
Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.