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Together with Alice J Edwards UN Special Rapporteur Torture Mama Fatima Singhateh Dorothy Estrada Tanck I have recently sent a letter to the Government of the #Gambia in which we comment on the Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2023 which intends to repeal the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015, including a ban on #FGM . It can be…

African Child Policy Forum calls for immediate withdrawal of Bill to decriminalise #FemaleGenitalMutilation #FGM in #Gambia linkedin.com/pulse/african-…

'There needs to be more talking about #Sudan , more highlighting the needs, the reality, what is happening to people there.

It's one of the largest displacement crises. We're talking about 8.5 million people,' Joel Ghazi, MSF International Emergency Coordinator.

#TalkAboutSudan

We urge all conflict parties, the UN Security Council, and the international community to take immediate measures to prevent the escalation of the hunger crisis in #Sudan and to ease undue impediments to humanitarian assistance. plan-international.org/news/2024/04/1…

My latest blog – “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - Overview and Profiles of 18 African NGOs. It highlights the significance of #IDSDP and various #AfricanNGOs using sport as a catalyst for development and social change tinyurl.com/4cym2ram #IDSDP 2024

'Children in sub-Saharan #Africa have the highest risk globally of experiencing delays in their development.' theconversation.com/nine-out-of-10…

'Deadbeat governments that haven’t paid their assessed contributions should pay their fair share of the #UN ’s budget. Otherwise, they are only helping #ChildRights abusers evade being held to account.' hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

Children and communities in #Zambia need urgent support as the country faces a severe #drought induced by #ElNino , while still battling to recover from a historic cholera outbreak. unicef.org/esa/press-rele…

Africa is home to 650 million under-17s. Like the rest of us, they have the right to quality health services, education, and information. #MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll

Partnering w/ GIMAC Network & others, we've amplified women & girls' voices across Africa, contributed to Auburn Football SDS Summit agenda, backed education for girls & championed gender-focused sustainable farming in South Africa. Read outcome statement here: bit.ly/48Q1Utq

The latest issue of our newsletter highlights recent events, publications, updates, and more.

Read the new edition and learn more about our work to #EndChildPoverty : ow.ly/pZ8350R7ote

40% of Africa’s population are under-15s. Like the rest of us, they have the right to quality health services, education, and information. #MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay #HealthForAll

Forced into a family arranged marriage at 18, Zeyneb's dreams were shattered, when she dropped out of school. Now a young mother of 2, her story highlights resilience in the face of adversity. Read more👇 unf.pa/3xhZXJj

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From former Chairs Vice-Chairs + eminent #UNCRC members... the children of the world need a fully functional human rights Treaty Body system... or else many serious grave violations are not recognized + dealt with Philip D. Jaffé
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In 2023, more than 15,000 severely malnourished children were treated in #Mali 's 65 Recovery and Intensive Nutritional Education Units, receiving lifesaving medical and dietary care.

A collaboration between UNICEF, UN Humanitarian and World Food Programme thanks to USAID & EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 support.

Girls will have equal power when 👇

Girls and young women are equally represented in decision-making arenas and have the power to influence the crucial decisions affecting their lives

The ACERWC has unveiled the Study on Children's Rights and Business, shedding light on the intersection of business practices and children's rights. ACERWC urges all Member States to follow suit in adopting NAPs. Download here : acerwc.africa/en/resources/p…
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Today's celebration of women is personal. But it is not about what I have achieved, but that I have enjoyed the moments, taken them with zest and grandeur, and inspired others along their journey
I❤️IWD #WomensDay #Equality #Sisterhood #ProudMum #HumanityFirst Picture 4 effect

#AfricanUnion calls on #Morocco #Somalia #SouthSudan #Tunisia #SahrawiRepublic to ratify the #ACRWC newvision.co.ug/category/famil…