The United Nations has marked a major milestone in the global fight for disability rights, as Secretary-General António Guterres says millions of people with disabilities have seen improved access, recognition and respect over the past two decades. Speaking at the 2026 Conference of States Parties to the Convention in New York on Wednesday, Guterres said the agreement has expanded access, strengthened recognition, and promoted greater respect for persons with disabilities by placing human rights at the center of disability inclusion. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more

The United Nations has marked a major milestone in the global fight for disability rights, as Secretary-General Ant&oacute;nio Guterres says millions of people with disabilities have seen improved access, recognition and respect over the past two decades. Speaking at the 2026 Conference of States Parties to the Convention in New York on Wednesday, Guterres said the agreement has expanded access, strengthened recognition, and promoted greater respect for persons with disabilities by placing human rights at the center of disability inclusion. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe has more

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Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse. And this morning we turn our attention to World Blood Donor Day, which will be marked on Sunday, 14 June 2026, highlighting the vital role of voluntary blood donors in saving lives around the world. The World Health Organization says safe and sufficient blood remains essential for emergency care, surgeries, childbirth, cancer treatment, and the management of chronic and life-threatening conditions. This year's campaign, under the theme "One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.", calls for stronger solidarity and regular voluntary donation, as many countries-particularly in Africa-continue to face shortages and unequal access to safe blood and blood products. To discuss the challenges and the state of blood safety on the continent, Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr. Roland Willy Niyibizi, Technical Officer for Blood Safety, Organ and Tissue Transplants at the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa.

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse. And this morning we turn our attention to World Blood Donor Day, which will be marked on Sunday, 14 June 2026, highlighting the vital role of voluntary blood donors in saving lives around the world. The World Health Organization says safe and sufficient blood remains essential for emergency care, surgeries, childbirth, cancer treatment, and the management of chronic and life-threatening conditions. This year's campaign, under the theme "One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.", calls for stronger solidarity and regular voluntary donation, as many countries-particularly in Africa-continue to face shortages and unequal access to safe blood and blood products. To discuss the challenges and the state of blood safety on the continent, Peter Ndoro spoke to Dr. Roland Willy Niyibizi, Technical Officer for Blood Safety, Organ and Tissue Transplants at the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa.

World Blood Donor Day Highlights Urgent Need for Safe Blood Across Africa

Kenya has become the first African country to secure landmark climate disaster funding. The 700, 000 dollars in funding comes from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, a Switzerland-based United Nations mechanism funded by voluntary contributions from developed countries and the international community, it was established in 2019. Kenya is expected to us the money on those affected by severe weather conditions. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Isaac Mwaura, Kenya Government Spokesperson

Kenya has become the first African country to secure landmark climate disaster funding. The 700, 000 dollars in funding comes from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, a Switzerland-based United Nations mechanism funded by voluntary contributions from developed countries and the international community, it was established in 2019. Kenya is expected to us the money on those affected by severe weather conditions. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Isaac Mwaura, Kenya Government Spokesperson

UN Marks Disability Rights Milestone as Access, Inclusion and Recognition Improve Globally

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