Download logoSomalia has around 2.9 million internally displaced people (IDPs). Their opportunities for a normal life have been disrupted by being forced to move due to conflict and climate change. Of these, some 300,000 are estimated to be school-age children. For them, the displacement also means a disruption to their chance at an education. In the … [Read more...] about Ali Abdirahman Abdulle: Bringing School Closer to Internally Displaced Children in Bosaso
Africa
Central Sahel: Lives of 10 million children on the line as conflict rages
Download logoChildren are increasingly caught up in armed conflict in the climate-affected, food insecure central Sahel region, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. “Brutal” armed conflict has left 10 million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in need of humanitarian assistance – more than double the number in … [Read more...] about Central Sahel: Lives of 10 million children on the line as conflict rages
Africa’s millet super foods can help address hunger and climate change
Download logoAt a special event at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Regional Office for Africa, millets took centre stage and were celebrated for their potential in addressing climate change, boosting nutrition and increasing farmers’ incomes. The ‘Dine on a Mat’ event saw ambassadors, high-commissioners, government ministers, UN and development … [Read more...] about Africa’s millet super foods can help address hunger and climate change
Rwanda launches the National Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN)
On March 01, 2023, Rwanda launched the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) during the Rwanda Women Leaders Network (RWLN) Summit held under the theme "Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders", a great kick start of the International Women’s month. The launch of the AWLN Rwanda Chapter was attended by over 250 women leaders from various sectors and backgrounds … [Read more...] about Rwanda launches the National Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN)
Rwanda rings the bell to highlight business case for gender equality in the private sector
Download logoIn commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day under the theme, DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, UN Women Rwanda teamed up with Rwanda Stock Exchange, International Finance Corporation, Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, UN Global Compact, and the World Federation of Exchanges for the seventh year to co-organize a … [Read more...] about Rwanda rings the bell to highlight business case for gender equality in the private sector
