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The Eastern Cape is well known for the practice of Isiko lolwaluko (male traditional initiation) and is a tradition that remains widely practised and historically documented in reports dating from 1789. The practice usually takes place at initiation schools, undertaken in areas that may encompass a lodge built at a secluded location, sometimes in the mountains, which was not easily accessible or identifiable. While initiation schools are usually located in secluded areas so as not to compromise their operations and functionality, their remoteness and inaccessibility are major obstacles in cases of emergency (such as medical emergencies). On the other hand, the establishment of initiation schools in crowded urban areas without the authority of a traditional leader and also with insufficient space for appropriate initiation activities poses its own unique challenges.

The UN in South Africa is working closely with National Health & Local Gauteng Health authorities, healthcare professionals, humanitarian relief partners [Redcross South Africa, etc.] & other stakeholders to address the #CholeraOutbreak crisis effectively.

#BreakTheBias to achieve Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future.

On 18 July every year, we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change.

Zwakala is a movement of young people who are fighting the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, social distancing and getting vaccinated. We do it for you. Zwakala, join us.

With #WRITE4CHANGE, children in South Africa get to use their voices, and through a short poem, share what they believe is a better future for all.

Climate change is a menace to our world. Our league of superheroes are taking action now and they want YOU to join them!. Empowering children to be heroic leaders for change and believe in the impact they can have on the planet is crucial.

Verified is an initiative of the United Nations, in collaboration with Purpose, to provide content that cuts through the noise to deliver life-saving information, fact-based advice and stories from the best of humanity. As coronavirus turns lives upside down, we need solidarity now more than ever.

The UN System’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities, from 25 November to 10 December, will take place under our 2020 global theme: "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!"

Deliver #ForPeopleForPlanet. We have 10 years to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. The year 2020 kicks off a reaffirmation of the 2030 Agenda. Demonstrate action through ambition, mobilization and game-changing outcomes for people and for the planet.

Find out what the UN in South Africa is doing in response to COVID-19.