Africa: Bold, Diverse and Unstoppable - Girls Speak Out Amid a World in Crisis

Adults were in the back seat at UN Headquarters on Friday as young women from across the world took over the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber to speak up for their… Read more »

Africa: Women's Leadership Role in Peace and Security Issues 'Going in Reverse', UN Chief Warns

More women must have a role in shaping peace agreements, security reforms and post-conflict recovery plans, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council… Read more »

Africa: 'Warring World Crying Out for Peace' Says UN Chief As Leaders Gather in New York

UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the International Day of Peace on Sunday with a stark warning that "our warring world is crying out for peace," urging people… Read more »

Africa: Gender Equality - UN Women Calls for Political Will and Accelerated Global Action

More than 351 million women and girls could still be living in extreme poverty by the end of the decade if current trends persist. Read more »

Sudan: UN Officials Warn of Starvation Amid 'Gender Emergency' in War-Torn Sudan

Hungry civilians are reportedly eating animal feed as women and girls face a "gender emergency" in war-torn Sudan, UN officials said on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: Erasure or Empowerment? in Africa's Sahel, Women Confront a Stark Choice

In Africa's Sahel region, deepening violence and poverty - driven by displacement, hunger and terrorism - are stripping women and girls of their right to safety, education and a… Read more »

Africa: We Need to Value Women in Sport, UN Rights Chief Says

In the midst of the Women's Euro football championship in Geneva, Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, called on Member States and sports clubs around the world to address… Read more »

Africa: UN Forum to Spotlight Health, Gender Equality, and Oceans in 2025 Push for Sustainable Development

As the deadline for the 2030 Agenda looms, ministers, experts, and civil society actors from around the world will convene in New York next week for a high-level UN forum to… Read more »

Africa: She Fought for the Girl the World Left Behind - Natalia Kanem's UN Legacy

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… Read more »