Annalena Baerbock, Germany’s former foreign minister, has been elected President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the first woman from Western Europe and only the fifth woman overall to hold the position. Baerbock was elected with overwhelming support, securing 167 votes in a secret ballot at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday. Her closest …
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YANA Berlin expands support for new African migrants
YANA Berlin has relaunched its services to provide support for asylum-seekers and other new African migrants in the German capital on 1 April. The migrant advisory service, run by the nonprofit German-African Initiative for Development and Integration (GAIDI), operates under the motto “You Are Not Alone in Berlin” (YANA Berlin), offering guidance to ease integration. Supported by the Stiftung Berliner …
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This is the second instalment in our review series of empowering publications by Maisha – African Women in Germany e.V., a Frankfurt-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting African women and families. In this compact yet impactful 16-page booklet, Enjoy the Time with Your Baby, Maisha offers practical and culturally sensitive guidance drawn from lived experiences. The publication provides essential tips …
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