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News UNESCO’s civil society partners unite for impact at UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi31 May 2024
News Social Media 4 Peace project tackles gendered disinformation at Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum in Ghana7 May 2024
News UNESCO indicators unveil Gendered Realities of Journalists' Safety in East Africa18 December 2023
News Kenyan Coalition Pledges Collective Action to Counter Gendered Disinformation and Hate Speech on Digital Platforms1 December 2023
News Empowering Change: Highlights from the High-Level Regional Workshop on Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction in Eastern Africa by UNESCO 11 September 2023
News Keeping Girls in the picture: UNESCO joins hands with Prada to promote Girls’ ICT-STEM Education in Kenya5 September 2023
News UNESCO-supported Cultural Festival catalyzes social cohesion at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya23 June 2023
News Gender equality in cinema: UNESCO gives the floor to women film directors during the 28th edition of FESPACO4 April 2023