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Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAIDS: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality

“We live in a complex world, a challenging world. I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality, and I continue to do so. It's maybe a tough environment, but I do not change my position. I don't alter it at all.” Catherine Byaruhanga speaks to Winnie Byanyima, h ...  Show more

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister: Stopping militant attacks

“I don't think they failed. I think that more work needs to be done. Nigerian security agencies are working around the clock to ensure that this does not happen again. We don't want to see people being attacked, we don't to see people denied sleep as a result of the activities of ...  Show more

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