Event Archive

African Film Series: Half A Yellow Sun

Half of a Yellow Sun is a 2013 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and based on the novel of the same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The film is a love story that follows two sisters who are caught up in the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil...

African Film Series: Cry Freedom

Cry Freedom is a 1987 British drama film directed by Richard Attenborough, set in the late 1970s, during the apartheid era of South Africa.

The International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace, observed each year on 21 September, is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence.

International Day of Democracy

"On this International Day of Democracy, I call on leaders to hear, respect and respond appropriately to the voices of the people, whether expressed directly or through elected representatives." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

United Nations Day on South South Cooperation

South-South cooperation, as an important element of international cooperation for development, offers viable opportunities for developing countries and countries with economies in transition in their individual and collective pursuit of sustained economic growth and sustainable development.

International Literacy Day

Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve the health of one, the income of one, and...

Women of African Origin and Descent against Female Genital Mutilation Seminar

This seminar will give a voice to women who come from communities that practice FGM and other harmful traditional and cultural practices so that they can lead in the struggle to stop FGM.

International Youth Day

"(Young people) are making important contributions to our work to eradicate poverty, contain the spread of disease, combat climate change and achieve the Millennium Development Goals. I call on Member States to increase their investments in young people so they can do even more." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Commonwealth Heads of Government conference on Energy, Equity and Development - 22nd July in Glasgow

This conference will provide an opportunity for government officials from Scotland, the fourteen African Commonwealth nations, national and international energy companies in sub-Saharan Africa, investors, financial Institutions and development partners from academia and civil society to meet and exchange ideas on how best to promote energy equity.

Energy, Equity and Development: overcoming challenges across the Commonwealth

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Government officials from African Commonwealth nations and Scotland, senior representatives of international energy companies active in sub-Saharan Africa, academic experts, and development partners will meet tomorrow in Glasgow to exchange ideas on achieving equal access to energy for all communities.