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UN Women - Africa

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    • Angel Musiime (centre), a local parish chief and peace mediator in Kyegegwa Town Council, speaks with UN Women personnel about her work in the community (Photo: UN Women/Solomon Tumwesigye)
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Source: UN Women - Africa |

From Resolution 1325 to real change: Women in Uganda building peace from the ground up

Across Uganda, women peacebuilders are localizing the global Women, Peace and Security agenda: mediating conflicts, countering violent extremism and promoting equality for women and girls

Can a four-page document, negotiated in conference rooms and signed by people in suits, really influence the everyday lives of women and girls? On 31 October 2000, world leaders at the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution that recognized how women and girls are impacted by conflict. Moreover, it…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda

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    • Hon. Norbert Mao sought approval of the House for representation of the special interest groups
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Uganda: Representation of special interest groups approved ahead of 2026 elections

The legal provisions define representation of district or city women representatives, where there shall be one woman representative in Parliament for every district and city

Parliament has endorsed the composition of special interest groups in ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle. The approval follows a review of the representation of the special interest groups, in accordance with the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act. In the plenary sitting held on Monday, 20 October 2025, the…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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President Boakai Declares Wednesday, October 15, ‘World Sight and White Cane Safety Day’

The Proclamation also adds that it is the sole responsibility of the Government of Liberia to recognize and protect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, particularly, those who are physically challenged including the blind

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as “World Sight and White Cane Safety Day,” to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, this year’s World Sight and White Cane Safety Day’s celebration will take…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)

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Canon Young People Programme and MED-EL expand to Nigeria, empowering hearing-impaired youth through photography

MED-EL has identified thirteen young individuals between the ages of 9 and 22 who have received cochlear implants and possess functional speech and language skills

Canon Young People Programme and MED-EL expand their collaboration to Nigeria, empowering 13 young cochlear implant users through creative storytelling and photography workshops.  The initiative reinforces Canon’s commitment to inclusive youth development by combining imaging expertise with education and skills training for underrepresented communities.  Following the success of their first…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the government of Guinea-Bissau advance Phase II of assistive device initiative for children with disabilities

The event brought together senior representatives from sectoral ministries, civil society organisations as well as local experts

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has officially launched Phase II of the ECOWAS Assistive Device Programme for Children with Disabilities in Guinea-Bissau. The initiative, developed in close collaboration with national authorities, is part of a broader…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Exclusion, endurance, and the fight for inclusion

Ms Le Roux had spent the day before speaking and dancing to mark South Africa’s Freedom Day in Cape Town

Marlene Le Roux has lived with the effects of disability since she was three months old. Now 57, she has spent decades confronting physical, structural, and social barriers. Resilience is part of her everyday reality, as she manages pain, stays engaged, and keeps going even when her body resists. Ms…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Loan Opportunity to Disabled Veterans in Anseba Region

The beneficiary veterans, expressing gratitude for the support, affirmed their readiness to work hard and improve their livelihoods

The National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans in the Anseba Region has distributed over 300 million Nakfa in loans to its members. Mr. Shimwele Woldegerigis, chairman of the association’s regional branch, said the initiative aims to empower disabled veterans by enabling them to engage in income-generating activities and become…

International Trade Centre

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Senegalese companies see accessibility as good business

As artificial intelligence and digital innovation open up new prospects for growth, inclusivity is becoming a crucial issue

As Senegal aims to become a digital leader in Africa, shared growth requires inclusive approaches. Start-ups working with the NTF V project at the International Trade Centre (ITC) gained a better understanding of standards that open technologies to all. Senegal's digital accessibility challenge Senegal has launched a Technological New Deal,…

International Trade Centre
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How Ghana is creating digital opportunities for persons with disabilities

Practical digital training opens up remote and gig work for persons with disabilities

Unemployment rates for persons with disabilities persons with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa are among the highest in the world, often exceeding 80% to 90%. Inaccessible infrastructure, societal stigma, and policy shortfalls restrict access to meaningful work. Technology offers a powerful solution, enabling remote work and opening doors to global opportunities. In…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea

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Financial Support to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV)

Members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in Germany, and the ‘Tsinat’ and ‘Awet Nhafash’ groups contributed a total of 617,619 Nakfa

Nationals inside the country and abroad have contributed over 800 thousand Nakfa in support of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Mr. Fesehaye Tesfamicael, Chairman of the Association, reported that members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in…