Marking 75 years of Human Rights
On December 10, the world marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The anniversary highlights the continued relevance of the Declaration in today's world, especially in addressing issues like climate change and the digital divide. The anniversary activities include the perspectives of young people from around the globe, through the work of an , selected for their diverse and impactful human rights initiatives at the local level.
Elite Kenyan marathoner championing battle against Gender-Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo Lagat, 34, has run and won many races in her illustrious career as a long-distance athlete. However, her world changed when her friend and fellow athlete, Agnes Tirop, was killed just days after breaking a world record. Viola together with other female athletes and friends founded ‘Tirop’s Angels’ foundation to fight Gender-Based Violence.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom Visits Â鶹APP Offices in Nairobi
(Nairobi, Kenya). King Charles III of the United Kingdom visited the Â鶹APP offices at Nairobi on Wednesday 1 November 2023, where he met and congratulated UN staff for their impactful Climate Actions.
Kenyan Marathon Stars Advocate for Peace and Combat Gender-Based Violence at UN Headquarters in New York
(Nairobi, 6 November). Kenyan marathon stars visited the Â鶹APP Headquarters in New York after dominating the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (#TCSNYCMarathon) on 5 November. The elite athletes Viola Cheptoo Lagat and Albert Korir visited the UN global operations headquarters the day after their high-level performances at the prestigious event.  
Press Release: UN Digital Ambassador Elyx Animates Universal Declaration of Human Rights
15 November 2023 – Ahead of Human Rights Day on 10 December, the Â鶹APP has partnered with French digital artist YAK (Yacine Ait Kaci) – whose illustrated character Elyx is the first digital ambassador of the Â鶹APP – on an animated version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Press Release: Mikoko Pamoja Awarded Â鶹APP in Kenya Person of the Year
Empowering the Gazi Community Through Mangrove Restoration and Sales of Carbon Credits.
UN Special Advocate Queen Máxima Meets with President Ruto, Kisumu Farmers Using Digital Financial Services on First Day of Kenya Visit
KISUMU/NAIROBI, OCT. 23 — H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who is visiting Kenya in her role as the Â鶹APP Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), on Monday began a highly-anticipated three-day visit to the country in Kisumu.
UNSGSA Visit to Focus on Potential of Digital Financial Services to Increase Access, Improve Financial Well-Being and Resilience for Kenyans
Press release: Expansion of the Conference Facilities at the Â鶹APP Office at Nairobi
Financing Climate Change: This African Climate Summit is, in many ways, a financing summit.
Financing Climate Change: This African Climate Summit is, in many ways, a financing summit. A statement issued by Stephen Jackson, Â鶹APP Resident Coordinator in Kenya, ahead of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya (4-6 September). (UNIC Nairobi Youtube )
Nairobi Declaration makes strong push for accelerated climate action and financing mechanisms
CLIMATE CHANGE: Africa Climate Summit- Nairobi Declaration story by UNECA: Africa Climate Summit: Nairobi Declaration makes strong push for accelerated climate action and financing mechanisms
Crabshack floating restaurant thriving above mangrove trees
In 2008, Dickson Mazinga was a chef in a five-star hotel in the Kenyan coastal town of Watamu. He quit his job to join with young people from Dabaso village on the outskirts of Watamu to protect the mangrove forest.
Kenyan Coastal Villagers earning a living from selling Carbon Credits
( Nairobi 23 January 2023). Kiswahili speakers in East Africa have a newly invented word, "hewa kaa", meaning carbon credit – commodity villagers in Kenya's coastal village are selling to international corporates in lieu of their pollution. When asked what business these villagers are in, they say: "we are selling air."