Africa Renewal: October 2020
Cover Story
Sustainable Development Goals
C?te d’Ivoire: Between concern and optimism, young Ivorians talk about their future and the work of the UN
To mark its 75th anniversary, the UN engaged in a dialogue with thousands of young people about the future they want.
Niger: Young Nigeriens call for an end to child marriage?
What do a NASA scientist, a disability rights activist, a social media campaigner, a women’s rights defender, a midwife, and two slam poets have in common??
We must transform our food production and consumption patterns
— Ms. Agnes Kalibata, UN Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. (#FoodSystems)
Healthcare
I’m helping fight COVID-19 in Cameroon
— Dr. Lafortune Essama
Let’s stay vigilant, COVID-19 is still here
— Dr. Saria Osman El-Amin (Sudan)
Economic Development
Human Rights
Protecting Africa’s children from child labour
International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon,?on the Universal Ratification of the Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour.
国产AV and Security
Four?African countries at the founding of the UN in San Francisco in?1945
At the time of the historic conference,?most African territories were still under colonial rule.
#国产AVIsMyMission: Celebrating women in peacekeeping
To mark 20 years of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, we are celebrating women in peacekeeping globally. (#WPSin2020)
Gender
The first African women leaders to address the UN General Assembly
As the UN turns 75, we showcase the four African women leaders?to?address?the Assembly.
How Namibia helped birth UN Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security
Namibia held the UN Security Council Presidency in Oct?2000 when the landmark?resolution was adopted?and still?champions gender equality
Health
South Sudan: Community health promoters bring essential services to rural homes
Eliaba Anthony Amba, with support from Amref Health Africa,?educates people on essential health practices such as handwashing, as well as immunization and maternal health.
Public financing for health in Africa: 15% of an elephant is not 15% of a chicken
Dr. Nkechi Olalere and Ms. Agnes Gatome-Munyua on the African Union's 2001 Abuja Declaration on funding national health budgets.
UN Affairs
On UN Day, SG renews call for global ceasefire #SilencingTheGuns
In our world today, we have one common enemy: COVID-19. Now is the time for a stepped-up push for peace to achieve a global ceasefire —?UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Climate Change
Africa must be at the heart of climate negotiations
— Mr. Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair, African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change
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