See Us, Hear Us, Count Us In- International Decade for People of African Descent Review Promo
Channel: Destination Diaspora
Date: 20/07/2021

I’ve been very intentional about telling stories about the African Diaspora.  I have long advocated for more equitable coverage of the African Diaspora in mainstream media and have centered my reporting on telling our stories around the world. 

This is why I am so excited to share that I am co-hosting “See us, Hear us, Count Us In” with MTV News Host, Dometi Pongo !

This is a special United Nations virtual event that marks the midterm review of the enactment of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2014-2025).It advocates for justice, recognition and development to ensure people of African descent can exercise their full human rights.

It's the second time the United Nations has tapped me to host programming related to this important decade and I am grateful to be a part of this important event. 

The program includes musical performances, a mini-documentary produced in Latin America, conversations with experts and inspiring voices from young people of African Descent, who will speak up and share their testimonies, hopes and dreams through dance, poetry, song, spoken word and other creative ways. 

Guests include :

Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

• H.E. Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union 

• Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice Chancellor of the University of West Indies 

• Ms. Michaela Moua, EU Anti-racism Coordinator 

The event will be broadcast on UNFPA Youtube channel and on UNWebTV in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Join us on Friday, July 23rd to celebrate the Mid-Term review of the International Decade for People of African Descent and take part in our global journey to fight racism. To register, please click  link below. 

https://lnkd.in/dz48BPJ