Search

After a massive earthquake hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria in the early hours of Monday, prompting fears of a humanitarian crisis, UN aid agencies have scrambled to help many thousands of reported victims, including those still believed to be buried under the rubble.

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.

In Mozambique, more than 20 percent of girls aged between 13 and 17 have been married or live with someone as if they were married (INVIC 2019).

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.

Indigenous communities and organizations, producers, processors, traders, government ministries, village authorities, research and financial institutions and multiple UN entities are working together towards a sustainable agricultural sector in Suriname.

Patrícia Wanderlinde Alves, a teacher in Brazil, explains what moved her and her elementary school students in the municipality of Itajaí to reduce food waste, change consumption habits and inspire others to join the global fight against hunger.

Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of multi-faceted priorities and key initiatives on a daily basis — from climate action to gender equality and food security.