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UN Photo2024 Africa Day Celebrations at the United Nations
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Today, with all fifty-four countries in Africa becoming independent, in addition in celebrating the creation of the African Union, Africa Day has become an occasion to celebrate the wonderful and diverse cultures of Africa, including its music, art, fashions, unique fabric designs, dance, cuisines, its sporting accomplishments, and technological advancement.
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In observance of the African Union's theme for 2024: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa, the 2024 Africa Day Celebration will focus on women in agriculture.
Objectives:
- Explore the intersection between women's rights and agriculture.
- Showcase the potential and promise of Africa, and highlight the positive narrative of the continent.
- Recognize developments and advancements in Africa from 1963 to the present.
- Inspire and empower women in leadership in agriculture, as well as related sectors.
- Bring attention to and popularize the SDGs, particularly goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality) and 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), in tandem with Africa Agenda 2063.
- Create and formulate solutions, initiatives and opportunities for achieving a better, more equitable world, where no one is left behind.