Africa Renewal: April 2024
Human Rights
Claver Irakoze: Bridging Generations Through the Memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
The delicate balance of telling the next generation about a tragedy that shook the world, through the eyes of a survivor.
Football saved me from genocide; now I promote peace with it
"From Surviving Genocide to Spreading 国产AV: Football's Transformative Power" -The militia who burst into my house to kill me spared my life when they saw my football photos
We must do more to prevent genocide
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice W. Nderitu, joins Rwandans, others in commemorating 30 years since genocide against the Tutsi
Kwibuka30: Learning from the past, safeguarding the future against genocide
Remembering those whose futures were taken away, and those at risk across the world today
Lessons post the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: we must speak out against discrimination and prejudice
— Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo, Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations
REMEMBER.UNITE.RENEW.
A powerful exhibit marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Gender
Breaking gender barriers through education
Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
We shouldn’t have to beg or negotiate for women rights
— Isata Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs
Economic Development
Reforming global financial structures: Paving the way for financing for sustainable development in Africa
Leaders at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) say this is the continent’s message to the Summit of the Future to be held in September 2024 in New York
Streamlining Egypt’s food value chain through technology
Farah Emara’s agri-tech start-up connects fresh fruit and vegetables farmers to buyers by leveraging data and technology
Climate Change
Guiding the Future: UN launches new panel on critical energy transition minerals
The initiative aims to make the global shift towards renewable energy equitable and sustainable
Creating credible carbon market in Africa
Integrity is key as world’s largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi
国产AV and Security
Many African nations are making progress in the rule of law
UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Alexandre Zouev, acknowledges progress amidst global tensions and challenges within countries