Africa Renewal: March 2023
Gender
Transforming internet governance to eliminate online inequalities
Esther Mwema, 28, a digital inequalities expert and artist from Zambia wants to see more girls in the digital space
Digital technology new source of discrimination against women
— António Guterres
WeRise app promoting gender equality through gaming
WeRise has content designed by over 100 young people from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia as well as Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.
"We must break down barriers that push girls away from studying scientific subjects at an early age"
— UN Chief Antonio Guterres, to mark International Women’s Day.
African Girls Can Code Initiative helping build digital skills among young women
The initiative was launched in 2018 by UN Women, AU Commission in collaboration with ITU and UNECA, to place girls across Africa on the path to tech careers
Peace and Security
Mozambique assumes presidency of UN Security Council, sets priorities
Climate, impact of conflict on women and children, and Security Council reform among March 2023 presidency priorities
Climate Change
Historic UN conference marks watershed moment to tackle global water crisis and ensure water-secure future
Water Action Agenda, the key outcome of the Conference, captured over 700 commitments aimed at driving transformation from a global water crisis to a water-secure world
Health
Floods raise cholera risk even as cases decline in Africa
Twelve African countries are currently reporting cases, as WHO supports countries in disease detection and stepping up readiness and provides medical supplies.
Sustainable Development Goals
Solar backpacks lighting up Botswana school children’s studies
Chedza bags are made from durable, waterproof canvas, and have an integrated solar panel.
Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs
Accessible amenities, water storage facilities and inclusive policies could boost progress
Free Trade Area
Comoros has huge untapped investment potential
Francois Xavier Batalingaya, the UN Resident Coordinator in Comoros, says the country could benefit significantly from Africa’s free trade area
Economic Development
LDCs: We must ensure that low carbon transitions don’t harm poor countries
Paul Akiwumi, Director, UNCTAD's Division for Africa says solutions include financing, increasing intra-African trade, and policies that help domestic private sector.
New era of solidarity for world’s Least Developed Countries as UN gathering in Doha concludes
Commitments from countries and stakeholders range from improving biodiversity and tackling malnutrition to resilience building in the LDCs.
Women in Peacekeeping
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