# Today is International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, recognising the contributions, achievements, and challenges faced by women and girls of African descent globally. The United Nations says the woman and girl child of African descent embodies strength, resilience, and untapped potential. The UN’s Pamela Coke-Hamilton says empowering women and girls of African descent requires a comprehensive approach grounded in human rights, cultural affirmation, and inclusive policymaking:
UN says woman and girls of African descent embodies strength and untapped potential [SOUND]
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