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The Maison des Esclave or Slave House is now a museum and UNESCO heritage site.
Social Protection A global symbol of the transatlantic slave trade; A place where history, heritage and the present meet.

Gertrude Mongella, 80, reflects on the landmark Beijing Conference and lessons for the future

Social Protection At the close of the conference in 1995, she said: ‘A revolution has begun. There’s no going back.’

Beijing+30: Women can drive positive change in Africa

Social Protection — says Nigerian SDG Advocate, Ebaide Quincee Omiunu.

African women are leading, but more support is needed

Gender EqualitySocial Protection On the sidelines of CSW69 and the Beijing +30 commemorations, African women leaders met to discuss the progress made and the challenges that remain on the continent.

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