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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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