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    • Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Mozambique at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej discussed with Mozambique First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation is transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with their partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Dr. GUETA SELEMANE CHAPO, First Lady of Mozambique and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025. The Summit which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp,…

UN Women - Africa
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Strengthening Gender Equality Commitments Amid Global Shifts: United Nations (UN) Women Deputy Executive Director to Visit Zimbabwe

The visit will spotlight Zimbabwe’s policy advances and explore pathways for sustaining impactful programs amid funding transitions

United Nations Assistant Secretary General and UN Women’s Deputy Executive Director Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda will undertake a high-level mission to Zimbabwe from 12–16 January 2026, joined by the East and Southern AfricaDeputy Regional Director Adama Moussa . The visit comes at a pivotal moment for gender equality efforts, as global reforms…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation CEO with H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit, Dubai
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Maldives at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (6)
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Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Maldives First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation together with the First Lady Maldives will soon conduct their Health Media Training for Maldivian media representatives

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”, during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025. The Summit which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr.…

UN News
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Mozambique implements and expands program to strengthen climate adaptation

Around 65% of the projects were selected by women, and community participation contributed to the creation of local jobs and the strengthening of resilient livelihoods

In Mozambique, floods, cyclones, and droughts constantly threaten development; this initiative aims to strengthen the country's climate resilience through investments led by local governments.  Mozambique, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change in Africa, faces structural challenges exacerbated by economic shocks, conflict, and extreme weather events.   To address…

Amnesty International
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Benin: Election candidates must commit to protecting human rights amid shrinking civic space

Prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations must be conducted into every alleged case of excessive use of force, and those arbitrarily detained must be released

As voters prepare to go to the polls in Benin, candidates running in the country’s legislative and municipal elections on 11 January 2026, and presidential election on 12 April 2026, must commit to prioritizing human rights, Amnesty International and 13 civil society organizations said. The organizations have published a manifesto…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Zimbabwe: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) agricultural voucher system boosts food security and promotes protection from sexual exploitation and abuse

This initiative tackles urgent nutrition and food security challenges in regions of Masvingo and Mwenezi districts affected by drought, specifically supporting rural households impacted by the El Niño-induced crisis

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe funded by the French Government, coordinated the Agricultural Voucher System as part of the Nourish and Thrive: Inclusive and Sustainable Nutrition and Livelihoods Initiative Project. This coordinated effort aims to enhance food security and nutrition…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Conference on Eradication of Harmful Practices

The objective of the conference was to enhance the role of religious leaders and influential members of society in the effort

A conference aimed at eradicating harmful practices in general, and underage marriage and female genital mutilation in particular, was conducted in Mendefera, Southern Region, on 5 January. The objective of the conference was to enhance the role of religious leaders and influential members of society in the effort. Mr. Qaleab…

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Eritrea: Meeting to Enhance Public Awareness

The Assab sub-zone administration conducted an activity assessment meeting of 2025

The Southern Red Sea Region branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women held a meeting with the public and Government workers in the port city of Assab on 3 January, aimed at enhancing organizational capacity and awareness among its members. At the meeting, Ms. Sa’adia Ibrahim, head of the…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. RACHEL RUTO E.G.H., First Lady of the Republic of Kenya and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Campaign during the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit, Dubai
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Kenya at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (1)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025 (3)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT-2025 (4)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT-2025 (5)
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Kenya at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (2)
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of Kenya at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Kenya at the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit (3)
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Senator Rasha Kelej (Ret.) received Kenya First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss their joint programs to build healthcare capacity

Together with Kenya First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 224 scholarships for young doctors in many critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) provide life-saving food assistance for refugees and returnees in Burundi

Currently, around 1,500 returnees are arriving in Burundi each week, and estimates indicate this could rise to 3,000 per week

The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over US$625,000 (approximately BIF two billion) from the Government of Japan to provide life-saving food assistance for refugees fleeing the recent violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Burundians returning from refugee camps in Tanzania. In December,…