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Sustainable Africa key to global security
- UN News
Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and the private sector, held at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday.
Empowering women through social protection: UN rights office
- UN News
Access to social protection is a fundamental human right, yet a recent UN human rights report shows that numerous women and girls worldwide are still unable to access provisions such as social security payments and pensions.
New Machine Learning-Based Model Boosting Africa's Preparedness and Response to Climate Change
- Inter Press Service
KIGALI, Jul 20 (IPS) - Scientists have recently unveiled a first-ever weather forecasting model using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions to help vulnerable African countries build resilience to climate impacts.
Water Stress, a Daily Problem in the Agro-Exporting South of Peru
- Inter Press Service
ICA, Peru, Jul 20 (IPS) - Living without water in a desert area is part of the daily life of Ortensia Tserem, a member of the indigenous Wampis people from the Amazon rainforest of northeastern Peru, who came three years ago to the outskirts of the coastal city of Ica with the dream of better economic opportunities for her family.
Soaring Food Prices Leading To Obesity as Well as Hunger
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Jul 20 (IPS) - The climate, conflict and economic shocks of recent years and their impact on food prices have landed a huge blow to the world’s hopes of achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of eliminating global hunger by 2030.
Financing Biggest Hurdle to Providing Children with Quality Education in Crisis Situations ECW
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 20 (IPS) - If you want lasting peace, the best investment you can make is in education, said Education Cannot Wait’s Executive Director Yasmine Sherif in an exclusive interview with IPS.
Transforming Africa's Food Systems: Challenges & Opportunities
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 20 (IPS) - Ibrahim Mayaki, the Africa Union Special Envoy for Food Systems, previously served as the CEO of the AU Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Ahead of the UN Food System Stocktaking Moment scheduled to take place in Rome on 24 - 26 July 2023, Africa Renewal's Kingsley Ighobor interviewed Dr. Mayaki. They discussed various issues regarding the state of Africa's food systems and the opportunities and challenges involved in feeding a rapidly growing population.
Below are excerpts from their insightful conversation:
Winners of 2023 UN Human Rights Prize Announced
- UN News
The President of the General Assembly Csaba Kőrösi on Thursday announced the winners of the prestigious United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights for 2023.
First Person: Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future
- UN News
The mayor of a city in southern Ukraine has described its inhabitants as “heroes” and has pledged the city will emerge from the full-scale invasion of his country as a model for other urban areas devastated by the war, even as residents cope with an overnight attack on Thursday.
Leveraging Africa's Renewable Energy Potential: A Call for Global Partnership
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Jul 19 (IPS) - Africa is caught in the crosshairs of climate change. Despite contributing just 3-5% of global carbon dioxide emissions, the continent will endure climate change’s destructive impact, including more severe storms, rising temperatures and erratic rainfall in the years ahead that threaten the well-being of hundreds of millions of people.
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