SADC Council of Ministers meets over cholera outbreak

SADC Council of Ministers meets over cholera outbreak

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers on Monday to discuss the cholera outbreak being experienced in several member states. Speaking during the virtual meeting, Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers, Téte António, said the meeting sought to take collective and coordinated action to prevent and control cholera in the region. “In our meeting today we seek to […]

January 30, 2024 5

Namibia

UNICEF and UNESCO Applaud Namibian Government’s Leadership in Tackling Education Challenges

The United Nations Children’s Fund and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation in Namibia expressed their commendation for the Namibian Government's proactive role at the Transforming Education Summit. In an official statement on the International Day of Education, the organizations lauded Namibia's initiative in addressing the learning crisis and exploring solutions to achieve inclusive and equitable quality education for all by 2030. Despite this positive stance, the UN […]

January 25, 2024 15

World

Gaza Is Cleaning Up Its Piles of Garbage From the War, Including Human Waste

A new Unicef cash-assistance program is helping Gazans remove piles of garbage accrued during the war, including human feces. The goal is to stop the spread of infectious diseases in the enclave as millions of civilians are forced into flimsy shelters or to live in the streets. By Dawn Clancy via PassBlue Bombs, bullets and the suffocating weight of bodies trapped under slabs of fallen concrete where houses once stood […]

January 24, 2024 18

Africa

Cameroonian girls combat menstrual stigma through school clubs and education

By Brenda Kiven, via bird story At 12 years old, a shy Wendy Musi had never heard of a menstrual cycle. The fourth child and one of two girls in a family with six boys, menstruation was simply not a topic discussed at home. Then, one day, Wendy’s world changed. When she got to school, she felt pains in her lower belly. When her French language teacher failed to […]

December 21, 2023 38

Namibia

UNICEF commends Namibia’s commitment to children’s rights

UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights. The UNICEF Director paid a courtesy call to President Hage Geingob and said prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country. We asked Rosa Namises, an activist on gender issues, human rights violations, and violence against women and children whether she agrees.

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