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Feminist teargased as they decry gender justice

Nairobi, Kenya- On the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign to end violence against women and girls, Nairobi became a battleground of injustice as teargas was used to disperse hundreds of feminists…

Africa at COP29: A Call for Self-Reliance and Innovation

Baku, Azerbaijan–  COP 29 highlighted the growing disparity between the Global North and South in addressing the climate crisis. While Africa remains a minor contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, it bears the brunt of climate change’s devastating impacts. This…

A Call for Ambitious Action on NCQGs at COP29

Baku, Azerbaijan – As COP29 draws to a close, unresolved issues around the New Collective Quantified Goals (NCQGs) have taken center stage. Imali Ngusale, UNFPA Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) reviewer and founder of the African Center for Health, Climate &…

COP 29: Midwives, Climate Change’s Unsung Heroes

Azerbaijan, COP 29 – In a thought-provoking session at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29), midwives emerged as pivotal players in mitigating the intersectional impacts of climate change on reproductive and maternal health. The panel, titled “Climate Change…

COP 29: Africa’s Double Burden 

Baku, Azerbaijan—Africa faces a unique double challenge as the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis. The continent is disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels. At the same time, the…

Kamala Harris Defeated yet Redefined

Washington, U.S.A– In a heartfelt yet powerful appearance today, Kamala Harris addressed the nation, officially conceding her run for the White House. The night was historic in more ways than one, as Harris’s attempt to break the glass ceiling left…