The UN supported the Government of Argentina with implementing a national early childhood strategy that helps break intergenerational cycles of poverty, ensures children's rights, and provides tools for bridging gender gaps.
As, the Secretary-General meets with 35 Member States, as well as the European Union today to discuss the Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA, following serious allegations of collusion with Hamas. While the Secretary General will share actions being taken to deal with the allegation and will listen to Member States' concerns, he will again underscore the importance of the humanitarian work that UNRWA does every day in Gaza and in the region. A full and urgent investigation is underway and some of the staff allegedly involved have been dismissed by the agency.
As the most populous country in North Africa, with a young work force and a fast-growing economy, Egypt holds immense potential to achieve long-term, sustainable economic development. our UN team in Egypt have joined hands with the Government, led by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, to develop the country’s first Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF). This landmark initiative, supported financially by the UN Joint SDG Fund, is designed to strengthen planning processes and help overcome obstacles to financing sustainable development in Egypt.
When the pandemic hit Georgia, with forced lockdowns and overwhelmed hospitals, telemedicine had an opportunity to grow remarkably. The UN Resident Coordinator along with UN agencies is leading this transformation from the front, helping invest in critical health infrastructure and building capacity for nurses and doctors in Georgia to reach patients in remote locations.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms. Nahla Valji of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Eritrea, with the host Government’s approval. She took up her post on January 21, and will also serve as the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country.
Despite the immense dangers and obstacles, the UN continues to deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid in Gaza. Here is an overview of the humanitarian efforts in the occupied territory.
Sri Lanka, where I serve as UN Resident Coordinator, is highly vulnerable to the risk of extreme weather. In line with the Government's climate goals, our UN team works to strengthen natural resource management, climate resilience & environmental sustainability through innovative financing, policy changes, and community projects.
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.
