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Rennell and Bellona Province Day in the Solomon Islands is an important and joyful occasion that exemplifies the essence of cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and community unity. On this day, families and friends come together, sharing meals, stories, and laughter, reinforcing the close-knit relationships that define life on the islands.

The Women Deliver Conference 2023 (WD2023) commences in Kigali, Rwanda, uniting over 6,000 people from diverse backgrounds and fields of expertise worldwide to advance gender equality. Women Deliver is a leading global advocate that champions gender equality and the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women everywhere.

At an opening press conference, Dr Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver, said, “We’re facing enormous headwinds against gender equality, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and a growing anti-rights movement worldwide. The only way we can push past them is if we double down on our efforts and work together. The time has come for us to unite against the global rollback of rights – change is inevitable, but progress is not. We have to work at it.”

Nelson Mandela, affectionately known as “Madiba,” played a vital role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid, advocating for equality, human rights, and unity. This day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to make change and the ability to transform the world creating a better world for all. The idea is to bring people together to fight poverty, peace and advocate for equality.