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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Africa’s youth urged to advocate for multilateralism to secure a better future

Safe spaces for civil engagement of young people were needed and these can come about by having a strong multilateral system that protects human rights

Young people should participate in the reform of the United Nations system to deepen global cooperation and protect their interests, the Assistant Secretary-General of Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier, has said. In a keynote address at the African Youth Consultative Forum on the UN Summit of the Future 2024 held in Addis Ababa,…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Comment by United Nations Human Rights Office spokesperson Marta Hurtado on Burkina Faso

Fighting impunity and pursuing accountability is paramount to ensure people trust in the rule of law and social cohesion

“We are deeply disturbed by reports of the killing of large numbers of civilians, including children, in several villages in the Yatenga and Soum provinces in northern Burkina Faso in recent months in an overall context of fighting between armed groups and Burkinabè forces. While we have not been able…

Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government
Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government |

Equatorial Guinea contributes towards creation of Legal and Institutional Framework of Atlantic African Countries' Process

It focused chiefly on the need for the participating States to create frameworks for legal and judicial cooperation, which would guarantee stability in the area, provided they work in a cooperative manner

The first high-level meeting of the ministers for Justice from the Atlantic African countries concluded on Tuesday 23 April. The meeting set out the key strategies regarding this initiative by the Kingdom of Morocco, which adopted its roadmap in 2023. The Equatoguinean Minister for Justice, Worship and Penitentiary Institutions, Sergio…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

Statement by the members of the Governing Board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Amid tremendously challenging circumstances, including armed conflicts and neglected global crises, 2023 was one of the deadliest years for humanitarian aid workers ever recorded, with over 400 lives lost

We, the members of the Governing Board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), are gravely concerned about the escalating human toll of violence and conflict around the world. Today, we call on all parties to ensure the safety and protection of humanitarian workers and…

Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Source: Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) |

Sudan: United Nations leaders call for urgent action against scourge of sexual violence amid ongoing conflict

Joint Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, and Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Joyce Msuya

After one year of hostilities in Sudan, we are appealing for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the country. These barbaric acts, which echo the horrors witnessed in Darfur two decades ago, must spur immediate action. As members of the Security Council meet this…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Executive Director and Sudanese Envoy Discuss Crucial Support Amid Ongoing Conflict

The meeting between Ambassador Abdelhamid and Mr. Darkortey signifies a collaborative effort between the African Development Bank and Sudan to address challenges and pave the way for a more resilient future for the country

Ambassador El Gayly Mohamed Abdelhamid, Sudanese Chargé d’Affaires to Cote d’Ivoire, recently paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Rufus N. Darkortey, Executive Director for Sudan at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org). The meeting, held on April 4, 2024, at the African Development Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, focused on collaborative efforts…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

President Ruto signs into Law the Statute Law Bill 2024

This change aims to address the issue of inadequate personnel to fulfil its functions, stemming from poor terms of employment for State counsel and the absence of a comprehensive scheme of service for the officers

President William Ruto has signed into law the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2024, that amends various provisions of 16 Acts of Parliament. To strengthen human resource operations in the Attorney-General’s office, the Office of the Attorney-General Act has been amended to introduce an advisory board that will recommend for…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China |

China and Angola Hold First Consultation on Human Rights

Special Representative for Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Yang Xiaokun and Angolan Secretary of State for Human Rights Ana Celeste Cardoso Januário held a consultation on human rights in Luanda, Angola

On April 17 and 18, 2024, Special Representative for Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Yang Xiaokun and Angolan Secretary of State for Human Rights Ana Celeste Cardoso Januário held a consultation on human rights in Luanda, Angola, and they had an exchange of views on…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China |

China and Ethiopia Hold First Consultation on Human Rights

They had an exchange of views on their respective human rights concepts, the international human rights situation, and multilateral human rights cooperation

On April 19, 2024, Special Representative for Human Rights of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Yang Xiaokun and Director General of International Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Ayele Lire held a consultation on human rights in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and they…