Parliamentarians, as the representatives of Zimbabwe’s children can and must play a key role in ensuring that no child is left behind and make the pledge: for every child in Zimbabwe, every right, UN resident coordinator Ms Maria Ribeiro has said. Speaking at the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child…
The United Nations office in Zimbabwe has fully embraced the 2030 Agenda which pursues the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as its roadmap for inclusive development. The United Nations Team in Zimbabwe, in support of national development priorities and in partnership with development partners, has reiterated its commitments articulated under the 2016-2020 Zimbabwe United Nations Development…
By Byron Mutingwende The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Zimbabwe has a new Country Director, Mr. Girmay Haile who brings a vast wealth of experience to the team. Mr. Haile assumed office on 03 July 2017 and is a national of Eritrea. He was also elected to serve as the Dean…
By Byron Mutingwende Parliamentarians have been urged to lobby for governance solutions and legislation that advance sustainable wildlife management and conservation in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This was said by Wonder Mashange, the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Parliamentary Conservation Caucus at a wildlife governance workshop held at the Meikles Hotel…
By Byron Mutingwende Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs it has emerged. “Sustainable development calls for concerted efforts towards building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for the people and the planet. For sustainable development to…
By Byron Mutingwende The government involvement and commitment to the United Nations systems coupled with the support of the development partners, civil society organisations, national associations, the media and community leaders and members will lead to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In his statement on the occasion of the 71st Anniversary…
