South Africa: 'We Need to Do More' to Transform the World - Deputy UN Chief

During her current trip to South Africa, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has spoken at several events in Johannesburg, on the importance of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Men and Boys Involved in Gender Equality

"If we are going to talk about gender inequality, we need to talk about masculinities, " stated Helena Wahlström Henriksson, Professor in Gender Studies at the Uppsala… Read more »

Malawi: Realizing the Potential of Safety Nets in Malawi

Josephine Mandere, 68, could not believe her luck when her fellow villagers chose her to be one of the ultra-poor people to benefit from the social cash transfer program. It meant… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Holding Steady

Recent reports that Cape Town, a popular tourist destination in South Africa, will soon run out of water due to a prolonged drought hardly seem to be slowing down the country's… Read more »

Africa: Combating Africa's Inequalities

Nelson Mandela, shortly after becoming the first democratically elected president of South Africa, spoke to both his countrymen and women--indeed, for Africans everywhere--when he… Read more »

Zambia: Fighting Gender-Based Violence as Fresh Cases Continue to Emerge

It is becoming a common occurrence--an everyday thing. Barely a day passes in Zambia without the report of a case of violence against women, whether in a rural or an urban setting. Read more »

South Africa: 'Long Walk to Freedom' Unfinished for Women, Girls - Deputy Secretary-General Says in Mandela Lecture

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed and Nelson Mandela Foundation Trustee Tokyo Sexwale at Robben Island on 25 November 2017. Photo: Courtesy of Obed Zilwa/Nelson Mandela… Read more »