With the International Decade for People of African Descent drawing to a close, Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reflects on the strides made in recognizing, developing and achieving justice for people of African descent while also addressing the persistent challenges that continue to impact this community.
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00:00When we look at the issues in front of us,
00:03respecting women and helping them
00:07to be able to have a voice in that community center,
00:12in that household where they live,
00:15making sure that girls are not squelched,
00:18you are to be seen and you are to be heard.
00:21All of this is part and parcel
00:23of achieving what the United Nations really stands for,
00:28and that is peace.
00:29Peace in the home, peace in the community,
00:32and peace in the bigger world.