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Women and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa
Empowering women in technology is essential for the progress of Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the International Telecommunication Union, the gender gap in internet use is highest in the least developed countries, where women are 33% less likely to have access to the internet than men. Additionally, women in Sub-Saharan Africa often face unique challenges in…
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Private Sector’s Role in Achieving the 2030 Agenda
Human rights advocates typically use moral arguments to advance the belief that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” (United Nations, 1948, Art. 1)[1]. Yet, human rights advocates’ ability to effectively inspire universal respect for international agendas, like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through moral rhetoric assumes that: (a) individuals/corporations…
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The Role of Sustainable Development for Human Rights
Presently, NHRIs are completely consistent with global requirements in 79 of the 193 United Nations Member States (39%). Since 2015, 7 countries got reached this goal. NHRIs in a variety of other Member Countries are attempting to achieve certification. By 2030, hardly 54% of countries will have these vital organizations, based on current trends. This is insufficient to…
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Book: Sustainable Development Diplomacy by Andrise Bass
The planet on which we currently reside has been and continues to be damaged in several ways, reducing its viability. Numerous variables, including a lack of educational opportunities, a secure environment, political and economic stability, etc., are to blame. We now need long-term and sustainable development to protect ourselves, the earth, and our future generations.…