In The News – February 2023

Feb 27, 2023 | Latest News

What we’re reading this month about world hunger and poverty. 

An overview of the news articles, blog posts and opinion pieces we’re reading this month.

When children are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous

In December 2018, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, to celebrate the role of education in building peace and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mobilising Women’s Leadership for Transformative Change

The year 2021 marks a milestone in accelerating the implementation of global commitments togender equality. Forty-five years since the first Women’s Conference, 25 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action,and with a decade to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, it is time to critically examineour global approach to fostering women’s leadership to bring about transformative change.

Farmers Spearheading Community Led Development in Liberia

The Movement for Community Led Development in Liberia (MCLD-Liberia) is helping farmers address challenges with home-grown solutions. Through these efforts, they are working to empower women and youth and to ensure that international development in their country is driven by communities.