Pope Francis, during his three-day visit to South Sudan throughout the end of the week, perceived Sara Beysolow Nyanti’s work as the Unified Countries Appointee Exceptional Delegate of the Secretary-General, Inhabitant Facilitator, and Compassionate Organizer of the East African country. In an unexpected move by the Vatican to single out Lady Nyanti, he said.
The Zambia police force is set to receive nearly $1 million to boost women’s participation in global peace operations, a UN Women-hosted trust fund announced recently.
To combat all types of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, the Association of Women Professional Network (AWPN) has finalised plans to build a community radio station throughout the state (SGBV).
The Women Situation Room Nigeria (WSRN) has advocated the involvement of more women in formulating policies, both in the private and public sectors, to achieve adequate representation and fast-track development in Nigeria and Africa.
Google has revealed that applications for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program are now open. The program aims to empower and support women founders on the continent by providing resources and opportunities to scale their startups and address African problems.
In appreciation for hard work, mutual support and value, UCLA’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been honoured with the national organisation’s WE22 Gold Mission Award, a first for the UCLA student-led group.
The youths and women in Kenya will soon have access to grants worth Sh1.7bn to finance poultry, horticulture and aquaculture businesses.
