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Special feature: World Fisheries Day 2024 -The role of small-scale fisheries in building a resilient future
On 21 November 2024, World Fisheries Day is celebrated worldwide to highlight the vital role of fisheries in providing food, supporting livelihoods, and conserving biodiversity. This day emphasizes the importance of sustainable fishing and the responsible management of aquatic resources to ensure food security and socio-economic growth for future generations. Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached an all-time high of 223.2 million tonnes in 2022, with 185.4 million tonnes coming
Rural Communication Services
Kodon Yiriba amplifies voices for gender equality
Radio Jamana’s program Kodon Yiriba, runner-up for the 2024 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio, plays a crucial role in addressing gender equality and social issues in Mali’s Koutiala region. This 60-minute weekly program, co-hosted by Ibrahim Dembele and Maïmouna Ouattara, raises awareness on the consequences of sexual harassment and rape, particularly its impact on adolescents and young adults. The program empowers listeners to report incidents to local authorities, fostering
Family Farming
Pan African FO Exchange Platform-UNFCCC Webinars JOINT SESSION: African Farmers’ Organizations, and the COP29 – Priorities, Advocacy, Finance
Date: 31 October 2024 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Kigali Time, GMT+2) Registration Link: CLICK HERE Introduction In the current global climate crisis, the impacts of climate change are particularly felt in African agriculture, a crucial sector for food security and rural livelihoods. African Farmers’ Organizations (FOs), as key players in agricultural production, face the necessity of strengthening their resilience to these changes while actively participating in global decision-making
