Community Development programme sponsored by Danida in Tsangano, rural northern Mozambique

"Capturing the essence of a pivotal event held on February 7, 2024, at Room 100 Maxwell Cohen Moot Court, this photo series delves into the pressing issues surrounding the realization of human rights for People of African Descent in the Americas. Featuring insights from distinguished speakers including Gaynel Curry of the UN Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, Professor Adelle Blackett of McGill Faculty of Law, and Tamara Thermitus, the discussion spanned the challenges and opportunities faced by Black communities in the context of Canada's historical and contemporary relations. The pre-meeting with Stéphanie Germain, Arianne Justafort and Ricardo Lamour set the stage for a deep dive into Canada's origin story and its impact on its Black Quebec residents. Join us through these visuals in exploring the complex narratives of justice, identity, and community."

A meeting was held in Homs City, and this crucial meeting brought together local community representatives, government officials, international agencies, and NGOs to establish a structured, community-led disaster response framework. The focus was on developing a sustainable, locally owned system that aligns with national and international standards. Key objectives included presenting the project’s goals, defining roles, establishing coordination mechanisms, and forming community-based disaster response teams. The meeting marks a critical step toward enhancing disaster resilience in Homs.

This activity is part of the Emergency Management (EM) unit that aims to prepare communities to respond to natural disasters and complex emergencies through risk assessments and strengthen community and institutional disaster management capacities. This Activity is funded by KfW (German Development Bank), the Government of Japan, and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Program), and implemented by AKF