Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE

Political & Social Scientist/
Human Rights Officer/UN OHCHR-EARO
Passionate about Africa & Agriculture

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

@CoumbaDSow Bonne fête ...en retard

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Voir certains États, pourtant marqués par leur propre histoire de souffrance, refuser de soutenir cette résolution en dit long sur les hiérarchies implicites qui persistent.

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

La reconnaissance de la traite négrière comme crime contre l’humanité était attendue depuis trop longtemps. Elle est bienvenue, mais les votes contre et les abstentions rappellent que l’égalité humaine n’est pas encore un principe universellement assumé.

[ONU Info @ONUinfo]

L’Assemblée générale de l'ONU déclare que la traite des Africains réduits en esclavage et l’esclavage racialisé des Africains sont « l’injustice la plus inhumaine et la plus durable contre l’humanité »

123 pour
3 contre (États-Unis, Israël, Argentine)
52 abstentions

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

@UlimwenguJm This is great news! Congratulations to @raiyajenerali I'll surely join the event.

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

I keep dear the days of learning under your leadership as Resident Coordinator. There is no doubt that wherever you go, your impact will remain indelible. Wishing you every success ahead.

[Ozonnia Ojielo @ozonnia]

My deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Kagame and the Government of Rwanda for four years of outstanding collaboration between the Government and the UN Country Team. Anyone who serves in Rwanda retains a bit of the country for the rest of their lives. Thank you Rwanda

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Women’s rights are human rights. And investing in women and girls is one of the surest ways to make the world a better place

Yet, progress on gender equality has been slow and uneven.

It’s time to take action and deliver the equality our world so sorely needs.

Women and girls are changing the world.

Let’s change the world for women and girls.

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Ne peut être mieux dit. S'il y a une voie sûre pour sortir de cette léthargie à l'échelle du continent, c'est le panafricanisme. Le vrai. Qui pose les vraies questions. Celui de la cohérence. Felicitations pour le travail immense accompli

[Amzat Boukari-Yabara @AmzatBoukari]

Le panafricanisme est la meilleure réponse à la quasi-totalité des problèmes de l'Afrique et du monde tel qu'il s'est construit-détruit par la traite, l'esclavage, le racisme, le capitalisme et le colonialisme. Excellente exposition au Musée d'art contemporain de Barcelone.

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Happy International women's day to all my friends colleagues, mentors and family. Let's commit for more efforts in Upholding women's dignity.
#WomensDay2026

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Rights are not enough without justice, and justice is not enough without action.

This International Women’s Day, we bring them together.

Rights. Justice. Action. #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

Learn more: https://t.co/HDLNOkqcbZ

#IWD2026

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

@CoumbaDSow @UN @UN_SDG Fier de toi chère Coumba. Tu restes un modèle

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

True!
"The quality of my life is significantly higher on days that I publish an article. The creative process and well-being go hand-in-hand."

-@JamesClear

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Let's honor #HumanRightsDay by reaffirming our commitment to justice, equality, and dignity for all. Today, we celebrate the progress we've made and continue the fight for a world where every human right is respected. Together, let's build a future of peace and solidarity. #IHDRD

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

A huge thanks to the hundreds of brave runners and the steadfast support of all stakeholders in Shire. Since the #UDHR, human rights have become a universal good, ensuring peace and solidarity. We honor this legacy and keep fighting for justice and equality. #HumanRightsDay

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Yesterday, I had the honor of officiating a marathon event in Shire to raise awareness on human rights. By fighting for human rights, we lay the foundation for a world where everyone can thrive. Every voice must be heard and respected. #MarathonForChange
#HumanRightsDay

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Engaging with local stakeholders and marginalized groups fuels my hope 4 a better world. Every conversation highlights our shared humanity and the critical importance of human rights for all. Let's continue to uplift and support each other
#HumanRightsDay
#OurRightsOurFuture

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Wrapping up the #16Days of Activism against #SGBV and celebrating #HumanRightsDay, I'm reminded of the incredible resilience & strength of marginalized communities. As a human rights officer, it's inspiring to see the collective efforts to fight injustice and promote equality.

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

A true African hero who dedicated his life to the dignity and empowerment of our people. His vision of self-reliance, equality, and justice continues to inspire us all. #SankaraLegacy #AfricanDignity #Hero

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

37 years ago today, Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary African leader, was assassinated by French imperialists.

Sankara drove out French imperialism from Burkina Faso and withdrew from IMF and made the country non-reliant on foreign aid.

He was assassinated in a coup led by his close ally, Blaise Compaoré supported by French imperialists

As far as African leadership goes, Thomas Sankara was cut from a different piece of cloth.

Here are some of his accomplishments, ONLY 4 YEARS in power (1983-87):

– He vaccinated 2.5 million children against meningitis, yellow fever and measles in a matter of weeks.
– He initiated a nation-wide literacy campaign, increasing the literacy rate from 13% in 1983 to 73% in 1987.
– He planted over 10 million trees to prevent desertification
– He built roads and a railway to tie the nation together, without foreign aid
– He appointed females to high governmental positions, encouraged them to work, recruited them into the military, and granted pregnancy leave during education.
– He outlawed female genital mutilation, forced marriages and polygamy in support of Women’s rights
– He sold off the government fleet of Mercedes cars and made the Renault 5 (the cheapest car sold in Burkina Faso at that time) the official service car of the ministers.
– He reduced the salaries of all public servants, including his own, and forbade the use of government chauffeurs and 1st class airline tickets.
– He redistributed land from the feudal landlords and gave it directly to the peasants. Wheat production rose in three years from 1700 kg per hectare to 3800 kg per hectare, making the country food self-sufficient.
– He opposed foreign aid, saying that “he who feeds you, controls you.”
– He spoke in forums like the Organization of African Unity against continued neo-colonialist penetration of Africa through Western trade and finance. • He called for a united front of African nations to repudiate their foreign debt. He argued that the poor and exploited did not have an obligation to repay money to the rich and exploiting
– In Ouagadougou, Sankara converted the army’s provisioning store into a state-owned supermarket open to everyone (the first supermarket in the country).
– He forced civil servants to pay one month’s salary to public projects.
– He refused to use the air conditioning in his office on the grounds that such luxury was not available to anyone but a handful of Burkinabes.
– As President, he lowered his salary to $450 a month and limited his possessions to a car, four bikes, three guitars, a fridge and a broken freezer.
– A motorcyclist himself, he formed an all-women motorcycle personal guard.
– He required public servants to wear a traditional tunic, woven from Burkinabe cotton and sewn by Burkinabe craftsmen. (The reason being to rely upon local industry and identity rather than foreign industry and identity)
– When asked why he didn’t want his portrait hung in public places, as was the norm for other African leaders, Sankara replied “There are seven million Thomas Sankaras.”
– An accomplished guitarist, he wrote the new national anthem himself

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[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

Today we remember Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, a true visionary and champion of African renaissance. His unwavering commitment to unity, education, and self-reliance continues to inspire. #NyerereLegacy #AfricanRenaissance #NyerereDay

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

As we commemorate the #WorldHabitatDay, let’s consider how a focused agenda on habitats can help bridge the inequality gap. Adequate shelter is a fundamental human right, yet millions live in substandard conditions. Together, we can create a future where everyone has a safe home

[Dr. Pihewa E. KAROUE @karoued2]

🌍 En cette Journée internationale de la non-violence, rappelons-nous que la paix est notre plus grand atout. En Afrique, où les conflits persistent, engageons-nous à promouvoir le dialogue et la réconciliation. Ensemble, construisons un avenir sans violence. #NonViolenceDay

[Pape François – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266_fr]

Je prie pour que les gouvernants sachent assumer la responsabilité, le risque et l’honneur de la #paix et qu’ils sachent écarter le risque, le scandale et l’absurdité de la guerre. Je prie pour qu’ils craignent le jugement de la conscience, de l’histoire et de Dieu.