UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 11, 2024(Story )The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.
Women, Girls in Focus as AU, SADC Stress Financing Gender Data for Development.
Stories & Blogs ECAJul 08, 2024(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.
ECA urges African countries to adopt technological solutions to monitor their development strategies
Stories & Blogs ECAMay 01, 2024(Story )To bolster national planning activities, policymakers have been urged to embrace digital tools to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness.
ECA’s Claver Gatete urges youth to raise their voice in shaping Africa’s development
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 26, 2024(Story )Economic Commission for Africa, Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete, has challenged African youth to raise their voice in shaping the future development of the continent ahead of the Summit of the Future.
Money is Power: Leveraging Finance to Strengthen Women’s Financial Resilience in Africa
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 25, 2024(Story )Money makes the world go around, as they say. Conversely, the world stops if you do not have that resource.
UN Deputy Chief: “make 2024 a turning point for education”
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 11, 2024(Story )United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed has called for a transformation in education as she addressed a high-level education event.
Peace and Politics: Women in Mali Persevere Through Crises
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 03, 2024(Story )"If things aren't going well in town, [...] we issue alerts. Because women are afraid. The children are afraid. We get together to discuss and solve any issues so that we can move forward together."
"Peace can achieve wonders that wars never will" | Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on 2024 priorities
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 07, 2024(Announcement )If countries fulfilled their obligations under the Charter, every person’s right to a life of peace and dignity would be guaranteed.
Joint Statement | Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 06, 2024(Announcement )More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation. This year, nearly 4.4 million girls will be at risk of this harmful practice. This equates to more than 12,000 cases every day.
Liberia's women abandon female genital mutilation, embrace better livelihoods
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 05, 2024(Story )"Even though I was a skilled and respected midwife, I was drawn into the world of FGM due to the influence of my mother-in-law, who was a renowned Chief Zoe. After her passing, tradition dictated that I inherit her position," Ms. Yaoh.