MIPAD, a global civil society initiative, honored high achievers of African Descent under the age of 40 from over 48 countries worldwide. “vehicle to build a progressive network of civil society actors who come together and support the implementation of the UN International Decade for People of African Descent”. Currently, it is estimated that there are approximately 200 million people who identify as being of African descent who live in the Americas. The promotion and protection of human rights of people of African descent has been a strategic priority for the United Nations. The International Decade for People of African Descent proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 68/237, and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, provides a framework to elevate and acknowledge the significant accolades achieved by people of African descent around the world.

Source: GNN Liberia September 30, 2017 12:00 UTC