Africa: World Marks Cervical Cancer Elimination Day As Countries Accelerate Action

Africa: World Marks Cervical Cancer Elimination Day As Countries Accelerate Action

Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer. This day of action builds on powerful momentum, with countries and partners uniting to launch ambitious vaccination campaigns, expand screening and treatment services, and accelerate progress toward…

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Africa: World Marks Cervical Cancer Elimination Day As Countries Accelerate Action

Africa: Doha – World Summit’s Second Day Highlights Urgency of Investing in People and Peace

As the Second World Summit for Social Development continued in Doha on Wednesday, governments warned that global progress risks stalling unless social protection, equality and peace are prioritised – and backed with political and financial commitment. Delegates from all regions reaffirmed that social justice and peace are inseparable, calling for stronger safety nets, poverty reduction…

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Africa: World Marks Cervical Cancer Elimination Day As Countries Accelerate Action

Africa: Statement By the President of the African Court On the Occasion of the Commemoration of African Human Rights Day

Ladies and gentlemen, Dear sisters and brothers of Africa, It is an honor to address you on the occasion of the celebration of African Human Rights Day, marking the commemoration of the entry into force of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, a central instrument for the promotion and protection of human rights…

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