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6 May 2013

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Photo highlights of the General Assembly

3 Oct 2012

Behind the scenes with Africa Renewal at the 67th UN General Assembly

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

The good news is at the grassroots level,” says Luc Gnacadja
2 Oct 2012

Arable land is vital for Africa, both as a key asset for farmers and, together with vegetation, to...

‘Invest in the people,’ says Seychelles president

President James Alix Michel of the Seychelles
2 Oct 2012

The Seychelles, with its many Indian Ocean islands and beaches, is renowned as a high-end...

For girls, ‘it is possible to dream big’

Juliana Rotich, co-founder and executive director of Ushahidi
2 Oct 2012

Growing up in her native Kenya, Juliana Rotich was the lonely, young “geek” with oversized glasses...

Resources on women

6 Sep 2012

Selected reports

‘We need a sustainable path for our future’

Kumi Naidoo, fighting for the environment, development and people's empowerment
6 Sep 2012

Greenpeace is one of the world’s foremost environmental advocacy groups. In advance of the June...

Three women laureates

5 Sep 2012

Wangari Maathai, the late environmental and human rights activist.Photograph: Associated Press /...

‘Renewed energy for women’s empowerment’

5 Sep 2012

“Women’s political representation is absolutely important,” says Nomcebo Manzini, head of UN Women...

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African women: asserting their rights

5 Sep 2012

Women are staking their claim to participate fully in their continent’s promising future

African schools keep an eye on the prize

15 Aug 2012

With sharp increases in enrolment in a number of African countries, teachers often must face over-...