Tag: United Nations

67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

17 March, 2023 Events

Dr Titilayo Adebola Closing the Gender Gap in Science, Technology and Innovation

Towards Closing the Gender Gap in Science, Technology and Innovation in Developing Countries: Side Event, 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Dr Titilayo …

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World Food Day for Children Champion: Kessington Onalo

2 November, 2021 Events

Kessington Onalo Flora IP is delighted to present Kessington Onalo’s three salient benefits of healthy eating for children. A balanced diet is vital for good health. Healthy foods protect …

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22 March: World Water Day

22 March, 2019 Events

On 28 July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/64/292, declared safe and clean drinking water a human right. The human right to water entitles everyone, without discrimination, …

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We can establish complementary seed systems by creatively introducing suitable conditions or standards to register and certify farmers’ seeds. Seed laws and policies must include provisions ensuring seeds are culturally adaptive to our environments and aligned with our food habits. They should also be climate adaptive and gender-sensitive, enabling both men and women to find joy in working with seeds. It is essential for Africans to take ownership and control over our means of food production—starting with the seeds.

Andrew Mushita.