Category: Gender & health

UN chief welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift ban on women drivers

UN chief welcomes Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift ban on women drivers

Via UN News Centre United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the decision by Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive cars in the country. In a tweet, the UN chief noted that ending the restrictions represents an “important step in the right direction.” According to reports, under the new law, women can legally obtain a driving licence without asking a male guardian for permission. Also welcoming the announcement, the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) “expressed hope that the move would “start the journey” to substantive equality for women and girls in the country, with more access to...

Secretary-General’s remarks on recent Caribbean hurricanes

Secretary-General’s remarks on recent Caribbean hurricanes

The Secretary-General – Press Encounter New York, 4 October 2017 [Opening remarks, as delivered. Full transcript will follow shortly] Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you very much for your presence and it is indeed good to see you again. As you know, we are coming off a jam-packed High-level week and opening of the General Assembly. Some of the most important speeches during that period came from the leaders of Caribbean nations reeling from back-to-back hurricanes. The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda reported that the entire population of Barbuda had been left homeless. The Prime Minister of Dominica declared that...

OYDC PRESS DIARY 7th October, 2017

OYDC PRESS DIARY 7th October, 2017

Home “Inclusive Sport”, Football, Athletics, Handball, Judo Youth, Sport and Child Development Minister expected to officiate   National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) 09;00 to 16;00 7th  October, 2017 Taekwondo Tourney Taekwondo Association of Zambia (TAZ) 08;00 to 14;00 7th  October, 2017 Swimming Gala Zambia Amateur Swimming Union (ZASU) 08;00 TO 18;00   8th October, 2017 Swimming Gala Zambia Amateur Swimming Union (ZASU) 08;00 TO 18;00   Noah Silomba Communications Officer Olympic Youth Development Centre Plot No. 33847, Great North Road Lusaka-Zambia Twitter: NsiL7 Mobile: +260-977-130-399 Email: noahsilomba@oydc.org.zm Website: http://www.oydc.org.zm/

Hilton Launches Africa Growth Initiative

Hilton Launches Africa Growth Initiative

Initiative expected to add 100 properties to its portfolio over the next five years MCLEAN, United States of America, October 5, 2017/ — Hilton (http://Newsroom.Hilton.com) (NYSE: HLT) has committed a total of $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio.   These funds are intended to support the conversion of around 100 hotels (roughly 20,000 rooms) in multiple African markets into Hilton branded properties, namely into its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, the upscale DoubleTree by Hilton and the recently launched Curio Collection by...

Seeking Home in the Midst of Cameroon’s Chaos

Seeking Home in the Midst of Cameroon’s Chaos

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, October 5, 2017/ — My teeth chatter and my knees quake. I’m sitting in a dark movie theater while my little one watches The Lego Ninja Go movie. A tyrant has a dysfunctional relationship with his protagonist superpower son who hates him for abandoning him as a child or trying to destroy the city. Something. The green Ninja, Lloyd, is grappling with an identity crisis even as he struggles to fight evil – his own father, albeit unbeknown to him.   Of course I may be missing key pieces of the plot. It’s Sunday, October 1, 2017 and...

UN chief urges world to implement Paris Agreement ‘with greater ambition’

UN chief urges world to implement Paris Agreement ‘with greater ambition’

Pointing to scientific evidence warning of increased extreme weather events, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, ahead of a trip to the storm-ravaged Caribbean, urged all countries to implement the Paris Agreement on climate change “with greater ambition.”“We know that the world has the tools, the technologies and the wealth to address climate change, but we must show more determination in moving towards a green, clean, sustainable energy future,” Mr. Guterres said at a press encounter at the UN Headquarters, in New York. “Today and every day, I am determined to ensure that the United Nations works to protect our common future and to seize the...

DHL and MallforAfrica team up to further cross-border e-commerce to the United States

DHL and MallforAfrica team up to further cross-border e-commerce to the United States

Through this partnership, DHL locations will serve as drop-off points for products destined for consumers in the United States   CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 5, 2017/ —   Africans will now be able to sell their local products to customers in the US through an eBay platform powered by MallforAfrica DHL locations across Africa will serve as pick-up and drop-off points DHL Express (www.dpDHL.com), the world’s leading international express services provider recently announced its partnership with MallforAfrica (www.MallForAfrica.com), the award-winning global e-commerce company, which will facilitate selling of made-in-Africa products to customers in the United States. Businesses can do...

Africa: Made in Central Africa: From a Vicious to a Virtuous Circle (Video)

Made in Central Africa : Du Cercle Vicieux au Cercle Virtueux (Vidéo) ADDIS ABEBA, Éthiopie, 5 octobre 2017/APO/ — “Made in Central Africa : Du Cercle Vicieux au Cercle Virtueux” est une vidéo commanditée par la Commission économique pour l’Afrique des Nations Unies (ECA) et produite par APO Group (APO-opa.com). VIDEO  Partager  Copier code (embed) Visionner la vidéo : youtube.com/watch?v=nxXe2wc0BNw Distribué par APO pour United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Don’t allow detractors to derail you- President Lungu

Don’t allow detractors to derail you- President Lungu

President Lungu says he does not want a paralysis in the system because what is being said outside by detractors. He has advised government officials not to be scared so long they are following regulations to deliver to the masses. Speaking during a swearing in ceremony at State House yesterday, President Lungu said those found wanting will be dealt with by the Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC-. He however, said he does not expect his officials to be intimidated by some outbursts of corruption. The Head of State said he cannot take unsubstantiated allegations because all the relevant institutions are available. And...

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