Download logoHonouring the millions of Africans sold into slavery helps to restore dignity to people who were so mercilessly stripped of it, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to mark Saturday’s International Day to Remember the Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. He said the history of slavery is one of suffering and … [Read more...] about Fight Slavery’s ‘Legacy of Racism’ through Education: Guterres
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United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan and Zambia
Download logoThe UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan and Zambia, after examining the six States parties in its latest session. The findings contain the Committee's main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as … [Read more...] about United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan and Zambia
The fight to resist multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis in Ghana
Download logoGrowing up in Ghana’s central region, 22 year old Bridget had a lively childhood full of promise. She was an active participant in all extra-curricular activities without challenges, even little ailments that came her way were cured with basic medications. But at age 14, things took a sudden turn when she was diagnosed with Asthma upon admission to a … [Read more...] about The fight to resist multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis in Ghana
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes Discussions for the Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for The Gambia
Download logoA team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa, Mission Chief for The Gambia, held discussions with the Gambian authorities during March 14–24, 2023, on the sixth review of The Gambia’s economic program supported by the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. [1] At the conclusion of the … [Read more...] about International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes Discussions for the Sixth Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for The Gambia
Kenya unites to fight against Tuberculosis (TB) and achieve universal health coverage
Today, leaders and partners from across Kenya gathered at Huruma Grounds in Eldoret to mark the World TB Day and highlight the importance of working towards ending TB and achieving universal health coverage. The event was attended by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, CS Health Dr. Nakhumicha S. Wafula, Principal Secretary Dr. Josephine Mburu, Governor Jonathan Bii, WHO … [Read more...] about Kenya unites to fight against Tuberculosis (TB) and achieve universal health coverage
