‘Inclusion is strength’ stresses UN, marking Albinism Awareness Day

adminJune 13, 2023September 13, 202405 mins

Persons with the condition – which is caused by a lack of melanin pigmentation, affecting skin, hair and eye colour – continue to face an uphill battle to attain a life with dignity and equality, said Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, the UN Independent Expert on albinism. “My clarion call today is for Governments, UN counterparts, civil society…

Young poets lend their talents to promote peace, marking the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping

adminMarch 21, 2023September 11, 202409 mins

Called “Peace begins with me” the poem pays tribute to the strength and resilience of communities affected by conflict as well as those who help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods. It is a reminder of our responsibility to promote peace in our communities, countries and across the world – a conviction that has driven more…