Africa is a continent facing daunting challenges but blessed with huge untapped potential. In very tangible ways, land degradation, desertification and drought are undermining lives and livelihoods, peace and stability. By reducing vulnerability and building a future from the ground up, the 3S initiative will show how we can offer young people a chance to both set down roots and a chance to soar.
A triple threat in Africa
Sustainability, stability, and security—the three overlapping issues are an increasing concern among many especially in Africa where land degradation is displacing citizens and livelihoods. Read the full article
A community stabilization project recently launched by IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is giving 30 Nigeriens in Agadez reason to dream of a better future in their communities.
A community stabilization project recently launched by IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is giving 30 Nigeriens in Agadez reason to dream of a better future in their communities.
Mohamed, Issouf, Moussa, and Aghali are members of communities that are affected by migration flows in Niger. A community stabilization project recently launched by IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is giving them and 26 other Nigeriens in Agadez reason to dream of a better future in their communities. The group of 30 is made up of returnees from Libya, ex migrant smugglers and youth at risk; their lives are all guided by a mix of ambition, uncertainty, and most importantly hope. They are now looking to the agricultural sector for opportunities to improve their lives.
Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia, addresses the general debate of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the UN
(New York, 19 – 25 September 2017) Watch the address
Saad-Eddine El Othmani, Prime Minister of Morocco, addresses the general debate of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, September 25 – October 01, 2018).
