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Merck Foundation Health Media Training and Media Awards 2021 conducted in partnership with African First Ladies to build Media capacity in breaking Infertility stigma and supporting Girl Education
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation) announced the Call for Applications for their upcoming Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2021 and “Mask Up with Care“ Media Recognition Awards 2021 in partnership with...
Merck Foundation calls for action together with 13 African First Ladies and 27 Ministers to Build Healthcare Capacity, Break the Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education at their annual conference
Merck foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) “More than a Mother” Ambassadors, African First Ladies of Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Malawi,...
Japan supports UNICEF to accelerate humanitarian response in conflict-affected regions of Niger
UNICEF received a new contribution of US$830,000 from the Government of Japan to support humanitarian response in regions affected by armed conflict in Niger. This generous contribution will enable UNICEF to strengthen its support to the...
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DATE to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation at Riyadh’s global tech summit
Riyadh, KSA, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riyadh will host the KSA edition of DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 8-9 December at JW Marriott, bringing together 2,000+ government officials, investors, industry leaders, and...
DATE to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation at Riyadh’s global tech summit
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Riyadh will host the KSA edition of DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 8-9 December at JW Marriott, bringing together 2,000+ government officials, investors,...
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Marie-Pierre Poirier on attack in western Niger
Download logo “UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific killings of civilians perpetrated by unidentified armed groups in the villages of Darey-dey and Sinégogar, Tillabery region, in western Niger, reportedly killing at least...
Nigeria: Children traumatised by abduction need urgent rehabilitation, say UN experts
Download logo UN experts today urged Nigeria to prioritise specialised rehabilitation measures for the hundreds of abducted children left deeply traumatised after their release and to strengthen protection measures for those at risk. “Social...
Importing Furniture from Turkey to Africa is Now Easier Than Ever
For African investors and consumers, the reality is clear: buying furniture from Turkey is easier, of higher quality, and significantly more advantageous. ISTANBUL, İSTANBUL, TURKEY, September 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ith rapid...
The IRC condemns the multiple attacks against civilians in Niger that have killed over 200 people in just ten days
Download logo The International Rescue Committee condemns the multiple senseless attacks on civilian populations by armed groups in the Tahoua and Tilabery regions of Niger. In the last ten days alone, three attacks in Banibangou, Tahoua and Abala...
Surging violence in Nigeria drives displacement to Niger
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed at surging violence in north-west Nigeria which has fuelled displacement into neighbouring Niger’s Maradi region, where violence is also on the rise. Fearing armed groups and communal clashes, more than...
Deadly start of 2021 for children in Sahel, Save the Children calls for their protection
Download logo Three deadly attacks in the first week of 2021 mark the danger for children in the Sahel region, as a spike in violence has killed dozens of people, including at least 17 children, possibly more. Save the Children urges warring...
An estimated 10.4 million children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeast Nigeria, the Central Sahel, South Sudan and Yemen will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021
As 2021 approaches, UNICEF is deeply concerned for the health and well-being of 10.4 million children projected to suffer from acute malnutrition next year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), northeast Nigeria, the Central Sahel, South...
Shrinking Spaces, Stronger Voices: WiLDAF and the Future of Feminist Multilateralism
From the Margins to the Center: How Feminists Transformed Global Agendas From WiLDAF’s experience, one can say that feminist movements have evolved significantly over the years. Feminist actors have become more organized and structured with...
Owner: Oxfam International (Non-profit)
Children’s rights: United Nations Committee to review Benin, El Salvador, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mauritania, Niger, and Saudi Arabia and to hold a Day of General Discussion
Download logo The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will meet in Geneva from 17 September to 5 October to review children’s rights in the following countries: Benin, El Salvador, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mauritania, Niger, and Saudi...
Gender gaps in African agriculture are holding back progress
Download logo Gender gaps in agriculture in Africa are holding back progress towards ending hunger and must be urgently addressed, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's Director-General José Graziano da Silva said at a joint event with the...
Coronavirus - Africa: Only 1 in 3 countries ready to receive children safely in schools in West and Central Africa
Download logo UNICEF calls on governments to accelerate a safe re-opening of schools for all children, with clear public health, hygiene and sanitation safeguards in place. UNICEF calls on Ministries of Education and Finance today to prioritize...
Nigerien Air Base 201 Sharpens Community Ties
AGADEZ, Niger -- U.S. Africa Command continues to work by, with and through its host nation partners to promote peace and stability. The U.S. Army civil affairs team at Nigerien Air Base 201 here contributes to this mission by reducing the Agadez...
Owner: American Government
Merck Foundation partners with Burundi First Lady to build healthcare capacity, empower girls in education and break the infertility stigma
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany partnered with The First Lady of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE, during a high-level meeting held between Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation...
Burkina Faso: Millions of out-of-school children at increased risk of violence across the Sahel
Download logo Millions of children in the central Sahel region who are out of school[1] due to conflict, recent flooding, and COVID-19, are at a higher risk of falling victim to violence, Save the Children warned today. Children in areas in...
Coronavirus - Niger: To Better Address the COVID-19 Crisis, Niger Should Focus on Health Measures and on Protecting Jobs and Livelihoods
Download logo According to the World Bank’s latest Economic and Poverty Update for Niger published today, the COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the economy and could trigger a recession if the many downside risks to economic activity...