Mozambique: Addressing Child Marriage Concerns
Child marriage is on the rise in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province, highlighting gaps in child rights protection. Development Diaries reports that the escalated violence in the region is driving the adoption of girls who are forced into marriage, according to Save the Children. We understand that there has been a ten percent increase in recorded […]
Mozambique: Use of Classrooms as Military Camps Unacceptable
The use of classrooms as military camps by the military in Mozambique is an unacceptable action that undermines the fundamental right to education for countless children. Development Diaries reports that Mozambique has seen a jump in the use of schools for military purposes, according to a report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from […]
Mozambique: Arrest of Journalist Wilson Defies Press Freedom
The recent arrest of a journalist by Mozambican police while she was covering a demonstration is a blatant violation of press freedom and a disturbing attack on the fundamental principles of democracy. Development Diaries reports that journalist and human rights defender, Sheila Wilson, was covering a demonstration outside the premises of the United Nations Development […]
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Deadline: 02 April, 2024 Location: Nampula, Mozambique Plan International is seeking to fill the position of Project Accountant. Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Responsibilities Manage the project cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy Support the emergency responses finance team […]
Mozambique: Humanitarian Intervention Needed
The violence in northern Mozambique has continued to disrupt livelihoods and economic activities, pushing already vulnerable populations deeper into poverty. Development Diaries reports that over 80,000 people have had to flee Cabo Delgado in 2024 alone, following attacks from armed groups, according to figures from Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). […]
Mozambique: Why Government Must Protect Girls’ Right to Education
A new report has shed light on the need to ensure girls’ right to education during pregnancy and parenthood in Mozambique. Development Diaries reports that girls’ right to education in the country during pregnancy is being threatened, causing pregnant students and adolescent mothers to drop out of school. The report put together by Human Rights […]
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Deadline: 31 January, 2024 Location: Nampula, Mozambique Plan International is seeking to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Responsibilities Develop and implement project monitoring plans Ensure quality control of data and information collected through the development […]
Mozambique: Addressing Basic Needs of Displaced Families
The volatile security situation in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, has led to a continuous increase in displaced persons. Development Diaries reports that in the areas of Macomia, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumb, there have been numerous attacks since September, resulting in the displacement of thousands of people. According to figures from Doctors Without Borders, also known […]
Mozambique: AfDB Provides Electricity Support
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of U.S.$33.25 million to Mozambique to implement the Songo-Matambo electricity transport line project. Development Diaries reports that the grant is from the transition support facility, a financial instrument of the bank specifically for states undergoing transition. According to the bank, the project aims to increase the […]
COP28 and Updates for Africa
African countries have consistently emphasised the need for financial support to help them adapt to the impacts of climate change. Development Diaries reports that at the ongoing Conference of the Parties (COP28), more than $175 million has been committed to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA) by philanthropies, African and international organisations, and […]