Desertification in Africa threatens food security, water resources, and livelihoods, and if not addressed, it could lead to the loss of two-thirds of the continent’s arable land by 2030. Desertification is advancing globally, and the demand for food is becoming increasingly urgent as the loss of arable land accelerates at more than 30 times its […]
The most senior United Nations officials are urging the world to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030, calling it a “violent practice” that scars girls for life, endangering their health, depriving them of their rights, and denying them the chance to reach their full potential. “Never before has it been more urgent – or […]