New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline

adminApril 26, 2023September 12, 202405 mins

“Closing the digital divide between girls and boys is about more than just having access to the internet and technology. It’s about empowering girls to become innovators, creators, and leaders,” said UNICEF Director of Education Robert Jenkins. “If we want to tackle gender gaps in the labour market, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (or STEM), we must start…

Initiative aims to prevent Hep C infection in marginalized groups in low-income countries

adminApril 17, 2023September 11, 202405 mins

Marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by the blood-borne disease, which can cause serious liver damage and cancer when left untreated, according to Unitaid, a global health agency hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The funding will support the integration of hepatitis C testing and treatment within harm reduction programmes in 10 countries and trial…