USAID Promotes Development in the Volta Region: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana Mission Director Andrew Karas traveled to the Volta Region January 24-27 to visit USAID projects working to increase access to quality healthcare and education. During the trip, Mr. Karas met with a number of USAID partners and reiterated the U.S. government’s support … [Read more...] about USAID Promotes Development in the Volta Region
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Preventing Harmful Cultural Practices in Zambesi Region
Preventing Harmful Cultural Practices in Zambesi Region: Today a two-day national conference on “Prevention of harmful cultural practices to women in the Zambezi Region” began in Katima Mulilo. The conference is organised by the Women’s Leadership Centre (WLC), with funding from the British High Commission in Namibia. The project aims at strengthening human … [Read more...] about Preventing Harmful Cultural Practices in Zambesi Region
Women’s Participation in Political and Peace Processes in the Great Lakes Region
Women’s Participation in Political and Peace Processes in the Great Lakes Region: The Office of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for the Great Lakes region organized the Global Open Days on Women, Peace and Security in Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from 31 January to 2 February 2017, with support from the United Nations Stabilization … [Read more...] about Women’s Participation in Political and Peace Processes in the Great Lakes Region
The United Nations commits to support the Great Lakes region in finding durable solutions to the issue of South Sudanese disarmed elements present in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The United Nations commits to support the Great Lakes region in finding durable solutions to the issue of South Sudanese disarmed elements present in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): The United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo … [Read more...] about The United Nations commits to support the Great Lakes region in finding durable solutions to the issue of South Sudanese disarmed elements present in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
FITUR 2017: UNWTO with a focus on sustainability and tourism in Africa and in the MENA region
FITUR 2017: UNWTO with a focus on sustainability and tourism in Africa and in the MENA region: The International Tourism Fair in Spain (FITUR), taking place on January 18-22 in Madrid, comprises a number of events organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Activities will have a special focus on sustainable tourism, including the official presentation of the … [Read more...] about FITUR 2017: UNWTO with a focus on sustainability and tourism in Africa and in the MENA region
