Gender: A long journey to equality
A UN report reveals the stark reality that no country has achieved full gender equality
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Gender: A long journey to equality" was published on July 20, 2023 and runs 27 minutes.
July 20, 2023 ·27m · Focus on Africa
Summary
The challenge facing Africa's women and children is highlighted by a new United Nations report, which reveals that no country has achieved full gender parity or empowerment. With rice becoming a staple food in Africa, we learn about a new initiative by the South Korean government to help countries on the continent ramp up their own production. Nigeria's new national obsession is smashing world records, but can you set one for anything? We talk to Guinness World Records to find out which tasks are eligible.
Episode Description
The challenge facing Africa's women and children is highlighted by a new United Nations report, which reveals that no country has achieved full gender parity or empowerment. With rice becoming a staple food in Africa, we learn about a new initiative by the South Korean government to help countries on the continent ramp up their own production. Nigeria's new national obsession is smashing world records, but can you set one for anything? We talk to Guinness World Records to find out which tasks are eligible.
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