A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for the ban of misleading and damaging tests meant to ‘assess the virginity’ of women and girls, a common practice in at least 20 countries.
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Politics and Society UNICEF releases 183 children alleged to be Boko Haram soldiers
The Nigerian army handed over 183 child “foot soldiers” freed from the Boko Haram terror group to the government of Borno State and UNICEF in Maiduguri, Nigeria. However, a spokesperson for UNICEF Nigeria said the group of eight girls and 175 boys were cleared of any affiliation with Boko Haram and released.
Politics and Society Nigerian teacher Zannah Mustapha wins UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
Zannah Mustapha has helped to educate and feed hundreds of displaced Boko Haram orphans and his efforts have earned him the United Nations’ highest honour, the 2017 Nansen Refugee Award.
Politics and Society Somalia is the 50th African country to join the UNWTO
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) membership now includes Somalia and Comoros as the 157th and 158th member states respectively. The Somali tourism industry is growing fast, which helps in job creation, cultural exchanges and economic growth that the country desperately needs right now.
Africans rising UN Population Fund Head, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin ‘a champion of health for all’ dies at 68
The world is mourning the passing of the head of the U.N. population agency, Babatunde Osotimehin, who was a global leader in promoting public health, sexual and reproductive rights and services for women and girls. Osotimehin, who was 68, had led the United Nations Population Fund, known as UNFPA, since 2011, died Sunday evening at his home. He is survived by his wife, Olufunke Osotimehin, five children and several grandchildren.
Politics and Society United States and the fire this time
When President Obama exits the White House, any sentimental bond felt by the African continent with the American presidency will cease. African leaders should take the opportunity to re-shape relations, strengthen their positions and make more effective demands in trade and bilateral negotiations, argues Levi Kabwato.
Politics and Society UN launches ‘All In’ platform to end AIDS among youth
UNAIDS, UNICEF and its partners launched the ‘All In’ platform in Nairobi on Wednesday, to take action against the adolescent AIDS epidemic
Politics and Society Somalia President tells UN to stay off their politics
The President of Somalia has told the U.N. to stay away from their politics. This comes following concerns from the U.N envoy to Somalia that the country’s lawmakers are being bribed to vote against the prime minister in a no-confidence vote.
Politics and Society UN appeals to Ethiopia to not use anti-terror laws to suppress human rights
A group of United Nations human rights experts today appealed to Ethiopia to stop manipulating anti-terrorism laws to curb freedoms of expression and association in the country, following reports that people continue to be detained arbitrarily