Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of quality education. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, play a critical role in supporting Governments in different social and economic contexts in driving progress through policy shifts, more and better investments, and innovative solutions, recognizing that education is not just a goal in itself, but a catalyst for achieving other development transformations.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
Around the world, science and technology are helping drive new discovery, growth and innovation in countries. Yet, even as the world needs science, science needs women and girls.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
Since September 2021, the ban on girls' education has impacted 1.1 million girls and young women in the country. Somaya Faruqi, Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait- the UN's global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, reflects on the past two years.
A left-over bottle of wine used as a rolling pin- that’s how the idea for ‘Amasando Sueños’; the gastronomic initiative was born. The business was launched by Ana Graciela Delgado and her partner Kimberlys Olivar in the Peruvian city of Tumbes.
All over, UN Country Teams, governments, civil society partners and women’s organizations are marking International Women's Day by celebrating gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment and raising their voices against discrimination and violence. Here is a glimpse into how UN teams are taking a stand this week.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
As a former Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Coordinator for UNFPA in Guyana, Wemyss de Florimonte shares her journey toward self-healing and her passion for helping others.
