November 19
Africa: One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence - Report
Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign led by UN Women serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread violence women… Read more »
October 10
Africa: It is possible to end violence against children, and it makes economic sense - UN Report
Levels of violence against children worldwide are at an all-time high and are on the rise, according to a UN report released today, which emphasizes that by working together,… Read more »
September 18
Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Appoints Four New SDG Advocates
On the eve of the Summit of the Future, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced four new SDG Advocates dedicated to accelerating progress of… Read more »
March 27
Africa: UN Women Welcomes the Adoption of Robust Blueprint to End Women's Poverty
The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) delivered today robust commitments by UN Member States to strengthen financing and institutions to eradicate… Read more »
March 04
Africa: UN Human Rights Chief Speaks on Ethiopia, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Ghana, Rwanda and Somalia
Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Read more »
January 30
Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region
Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries,… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Nothing to Celebrate on World's Children's Day
On November 20th, we commemorate World’s Children’s Day, an occasion to take a step back and reflect. Reflect on our achievements but also on the remaining progress… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Mali: UN Gravely Concerned About Heightened Tensions
The United Nations is gravely concerned about heightened tensions and increasing armed presence in Northern Mali, which are likely to impede the timely and orderly… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Central African Republic: Inclusive Dialogue, Implementation of Political Accord Only Viable Solution for Peace in Central African Republic, Mission Head Tells Security Council
The Government of the Central African Republic must engage in inclusive dialogue with opposition parties and armed groups to build trust among stakeholders ahead of local elections… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Africa: Beyond Borders - Why New 'High Seas' Treaty is Critical for the World
The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday following nearly two decades of fierce negotiations over forging a… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Somalia: Press Remarks Of The UN Secretary-General On The Conclusion of His Visit to Somalia
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, Read more »
May 03, 2016
Africa: Declaration of Windhoek
The Declaration of Windhoek is a statement of free press principles put together by newspaper journalists in Africa during a UNESCO seminar on "Promoting an Independent and… Read more »
July 10, 2007
Africa: Officials Call for Global Economic Order Overhaul
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin William Mkapa, has called for an overhaul of the global economic order if the poorest countries are to benefit from globalisation. Read more »
October 31, 2006
Senegal: "Mankind is Like This - One Wants to Get Ahead"
He tried two times to get to Spain's Canary Islands in a fishing boat - and failed. But Mansour, a soft-spoken 42-year-old father of two, has not yet relinquished his ambition to… Read more »
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