The climate crisis affects the entire planet. And the African continent is feeling those effects the hardest. Africa is the most climate-vulnerable region, despite contributing the least to historic carbon emissions.
As the crisis continues, global leaders must take action to lessen its impact. African countries are doing just that. Here are a few examples.
Rwanda
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Did you know that Rwanda is plastic bag-free? That’s right, since 2008, Rwanda has banned plastic bags entirely. In...
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Mercy Mutana, Anne Mugo, Doreen Moracha, Grace Mujiza, Hazel Wafula, Moses Gichuho, Robert Mwangi, and Sheila Anyango are ONE Champions from Kenya.
There have been various strides made to improve gender equality, but there remains much more to be done. For instance, only three countries have achieved at least 50% of women composition in parliament, and only 60 countries have at least 30% women representation in parliament, according to International Parliamentary Union (IPU) statistics.
That’s why we ONE Champions from Kenya...
At the current rate of progress, it will take 286 years for the world to achieve gender equality. That’s… not a great number.
Gender equality is essential in the fight against global inequality. When girls have the same opportunities as boys, great things happen. And sports can be a key way to empower girls on and off the pitch.
To mark this year’s Women’s World Cup, we’re highlighting some female athletes and soccer stars who have started organizations that promote gender...
Things… aren’t great in the world right now. If it feels like the world isn’t making the progress we need on climate change, equality, and poverty, that’s because, well, we’re not.
It can be hard to conceptualize what this long-term progress should look like. To break it down, we created five stats that help put things in perspective. We also have some ways you can take action. We’re not powerless to these challenges, no matter how big and gloomy they...
Stella Pegoraro and Nicola Sangiorgi are ONE Activists from Italy.
We live in times when the word “crisis” has been used to define the countless difficulties of our times. From climate to migration, political crises to food insecurity, global health to energy crises – we live in a period of poly-crises. Yet, all of these are the results of solvable problems. Perhaps rather than crises, we should say that we are facing global challenges, which require global solutions.
But it seems...
Feeling hot? Youre not the only one. As heat waves become more frequent and severe, those living in poverty are disproportionately affected. People with lower incomes face a 40% higher exposure to heat waves than those with higher incomes. Here are six ways that heat waves can make inequality worse.
1. Increased mortality rates
Older people, those with health problems, and the very young are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness and death. These groups are also more likely to live in...
Ally Zlatar is a Youth Ambassador from the UK.
Each year, people in the UK come together to celebrate a week-long climate festival, called the Great Big Green Week. This festival, happening 10-18 June this year, is a time for people to celebrate community action to tackle climate change in the UK and beyond.
This year, ONE Youth Ambassadors in the UK are joining this initiative by organising actions in their local areas and online to fight for climate justice. Together,...
Did you know that 1 in 10 people are undernourished? Or that Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has caused food prices to skyrocket, especially in African countries?
The world is experiencing a global hunger crisis, but how much do you really know about it?
Here are 5 facts you need to know.
1 in 10 people are undernourished
Yes, you read that right – 1 in 10 people on the planet are undernourished. That’s roughly 800 million people who don’t have enough food.
Every person...
The date 25 May 1963 is a momentous occasion in Africa’s history, as it marks the establishment of the Organization of African Unity, which is today known as the African Union. The purpose of this intergovernmental organisation is to foster stronger unity and solidarity among African nations and their citizens. Ever since, on 25 May, Africa Day has been widely celebrated, especially within the continent, as a symbol of Africa’s identity and collective strength.
As we honour Africa Day, and...
Eden Tadesse is the winner of the 2023 Samantha Singh Memorial Award. The award-winning essay answered this question:
‘Write a data-driven memo to inspire fellow activists to take action on African employment.’
Dear Fellow Activists,
I am writing to bring to your attention the employment crisis in Africa. As per the latest data, the unemployment rate in Africa is at an all-time high, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse.
Millions of people are struggling to make ends meet, and it...