Reflecting on progress and renewing commitments to gender equality
“A gender equal world is a more accessible, more free, and more peaceful world,” said Pashtana Dorani. “It is a fascinating world, where men and women have equal pay; a…
Making the Protection of Women and Girls Part of Everything We Do: A Conversation with USAID’s Sarah Charles
When disaster strikes, threats of violence and abuse facing women and girls multiply. We spoke with Sarah Charles, Assistant Administrator of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), about how she…
Malaria cases, deaths remain stable in 2021: WHO
GENEVA— The global number of malaria cases and deaths generally remained stable in 2021, thanks to redoubled efforts by affected countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. According to the…
FAO, UNICEF and WFP call for urgent and long-lasting action in West and Central Africa as the region faces another year of record hunger with thousands experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity
DAKAR – The number of hungry people in West and Central Africa is projected to reach an all-time high of 48 million people (including 9 million children) next year if…
Malaria cases, deaths remain stable in 2021: WHO
GENEVA— The global number of malaria cases and deaths generally remained stable in 2021, thanks to redoubled efforts by affected countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. According to the…
EU deforestation bill threatens Latin America, Asian and African countries
BRUSSELS— European lawmakers and EU member states inked a deal to ban the purchase of products such as cocoa, coffee, and soybeans that contribute to deforestation, increasing the pressure exerted…
UN biodiversity talks open, billed as ‘last chance’ for nature
MONTREAL— High-stakes UN biodiversity talks open in Montreal Wednesday, in what is being billed as the “last best chance” to save the planet’s species and ecosystems from irreversible human destruction.…
Foreign Secretary promises honest, reliable UK investment in Africa
The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced new UK support to Africa during a visit to Kenya. the Foreign Secretary pledges to build “mutually beneficial partnerships of the future” on…