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How Trailblazing Women Are Driving Recovery In The Tourism Sector
“Women should not have to prove themselves any more. We’ve always worked hard to deliver results. I am proud of what we have accomplished in this industry and what we continue to achieve.” If there’s one thing COVID19 has taught the tourism and hospitality sector, it’s that women are the backbone of our industry and …
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Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation announces the third cycle of Project 40at40, An IVF grant for 40 Couples
The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has announced the third cycle of Project 40at40 in furtherance of her annual In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) grant. This announcement was made at a press conference held at the IIF office in Ikoyi, Lagos. Project 40at40 was born upon the demise of the Late Ibidunni Olajumoke Ituah-Ighodalo whose last …
The Government Of Zimbabwe Partners With Agence Française de Développement To Launch The Great Zimbabwe Development Project
The Government of Zimbabwe, together with Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the French public development institution, launched a EUR-3-million project for the rehabilitation and development of the Great Zimbabwe World Heritage site in Masvingo Province, in the southeastern part of Zimbabwe. The Great Zimbabwe Development Project aims to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development and …
Ivorians who fled to Liberia return ‘home’, no longer considered refugees by UN
The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, has announced the end of the refugee status given to Ivorians who fled political crises in their country to reside in neighboring Liberia. To mark the occasion, the human rights organisation’s Chief Filippo Grandi was in the northeastern town of Buuto on World Refugee Day. The High Commissioner for …
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We Can End Child Labour In Africa. Here’s How
ILO Assistant Director-General, Regional Director for Africa “We shouldn’t wait for development to end child labour. On the contrary, ending child labour is key to sustainable development.” says ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, Cynthia Samuel Olonjuwon. With 92 million girls and boys in child labour — one in five children — Africa …
South Sudan Approves War Crimes Court
After years of relative silence, South Sudan’s government has finally given approval to establish accountability mechanisms to address the country’s conflict, including a war crimes court in partnership with the African Union. In September 2018, the warring parties re-committed to a 2015 peace deal that called for the establishment of a Commission for Truth, Healing …
Transforming Girls & Women’s Lives – Theirworld Honours Theo Sowa
The International Red Cross has revealed new information on how dire the situation is for people in the region. New photos reveal more about the conditions thousands of people are suffering after fleeing the conflict in the country’s north, as access for humanitarian aid remains difficult. Those fleeing are skinny, dehydrated and extremely tired, said …
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Thousands of Starving People Flee Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
The International Red Cross has revealed new information on how dire the situation is for people in the region. New photos reveal more about the conditions thousands of people are suffering after fleeing the conflict in the country’s north, as access for humanitarian aid remains difficult. Those fleeing are skinny, dehydrated and extremely tired, said …
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Africa NGOs unite to push road safety agenda
Road Safety NGOs from 25 countries in Africa have joined forces to push the road safety agenda in the continent. Under the Africa Chapter of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety, the NGOs will work together to monitor governments’ and international agencies’ progress on road safety commitments. They will also push for ratification of the Africa Road Safety Charter which has been …