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Bookmark or Share- How can we secure a sustainable future? | World Economic ForumGraça Machel is Founder of the Graça Machel Trust, and a member of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders working together for peace and human rights. Image: Bees land on a flower in Laqlouq village, Lebanon.
- Africa's population growth will triple by 2050 | World Economic ForumGraça Machel has warned: “Even though our youth have the potential to transform Africa, if neglected, they could exacerbate poverty and inequality while threatening peace, security and prosperity”. Therefore, we must be proactive in ensuring we meet the needs of this burgeoning population.
- 11 ways to help young people in conflict zonesFor example, the Graça Machel Impact of Armed Conflict on Children study, between 1994 and 1996, at the request of the United Nations Secretary-General, is a key framing document that fosters action on behalf of war-affected children. The Global Citizens Corps, designed by Mercy Corps, is one of the programmes for young people in conflict ...
- 4 young Africans who are changing the worldHowever, we can’t do that without ensuring the health and well-being of Africa’s millions. While the continent faces many health challenges, women, children and adolescent girls are especially vulnerable to them, leading to unacceptably high maternal and child mortality rates and adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes for adolescents.
- 5 women giving Africa’s entrepreneurs a helping handAll these women are members of the Graça Machel Trust, a pan-African advocacy organization that focuses on women’s rights, children’s rights and governance and leadership in Africa. Their Multiplying Faces, Amplifying Voices campaign aims to build a network of highly qualified, active and effective women across the continent to become a ...
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