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U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to put human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy. Human rights leaders have welcomed strong statements from the new administration but say action must follow. VOA's Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine has more.

Zimbabwean Sculptor Encourages COVID Vaccination and Masking Up Through Art 3 hours ago width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:44 0:00 Zimbabwean sculptor David Ngwerume is gaining attention for works inspired by the pandemic. One of his collections urges people to get vaccinated and another reminds people to take health measures hammering home a message to curb the spread of the virus. Share

Tens of Thousands of Unaccompanied Minors in U.S. Border Awaiting Processing width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:48 0:00

Ramadan Story Time ... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:54 0:00 While prayer has returned to mosques in this second Ramadan during the Covid-19 pandemic, religious studies continue online. And in at least one mosque near Washington, D.C. a local teen is trying to keep the lessons entertaining and engaging, as VOAs Dhania Iman reports. Share

Botswana Anti-Rape Campaigner ... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:44 0:00 Lawmakers in Botswana, a country with a high and increasing rate of rape cases, recently set up a committee to address the problem and plan to establish a Sex Offenders Registry. But campaigners like rape survivor Refilwe Mooki say those actions dont go far enough. Mqondisi Dube reports. Share

Kenya Farming, Pesticides width No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:05 0:00 Kenyan farmers say they are being forced to hand-pollinate their crops due to a decline in bee populations from pesticides. Kenya’s insect experts say the chemicals, meant to kill desert locusts and other pests, are killing off bees and other pollinating insects. Share

Wall Politics... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:03:24 0:00 Building a more than 3000kilometer long border wall between the U.S. and Mexico was a Trump administration promise. But by the end of his presidency, only 160 kilometers of new wall had been built, and another 560 upgraded. The project was abandoned by the Biden administration. Share

Mbali Hlophe calls on artists to write songs that raise consciousness MEC says singers have power to send encouraging messages Image: ANTONIO MUCHAVE The Gauteng MEC for sports, arts, culture & recreation used her Freedom Day address to call on artists to use their music to raise the consciousness of young people in society. Speaking at the Freedom Day celebrations at Dawn Park Primary School grounds in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, Mbali Hlophe said artists have the power to educate ...

TV Human Trade at the Border ... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:43 0:00 Crossing into the United States Illegally is big business in Central and South America. For many people fleeing violence and poverty in their home countries, getting across the U.S. border forces them to put their money and their lives in the hands of dangerous people. Share

Ghost Kitchens Bafradzhian ... width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:30 0:00