New drug that could dramatically speed up the elimination of river blindness across Africa begins clinical trial

A clinical trial is being launched in three African countries of a drug that could eliminate onchocerciasis, or river blindness, one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa. The drug, moxidectin, is being investigated for its potential to kill or sterilize the adult worms of Onchocerca volvulus, which cause onchocerciasis. More »

Postponement of Samuel Eto’o’s Visit

We wish to announce that, due to unfortunate circumstances beyond control, soccer star, Samuel Eto’o’s visit to South Africa to assist the ONE Movement to combat racism and xenophobia has been postponed till further notice. More »

PLURAL+: a youth-produced video festival on migration and diversity

Are you a young person between the ages of 9-25?
Are you passionate about building a more inclusive, tolerant society?
Do you think media messages can help? If so, PLURAL+ is for you! More »

Samuel Eto’o to visit South Africa to help fight xenophobia

Pretoria, South Africa – International soccer star, Samuel Eto’o is set to visit South Africa on Wednesday, 24 June to launch the collaboration between his Samuel Eto’o Foundation and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to combat xenophobia and racism in South Africa. More »

United Nations – the Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme

Pretoria – The United Nations and the Nippon Foundation of Japan are offering a Fellowship whose main objective is to provide advanced education and training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and related disciplines, to government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing states. More »