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.
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.
A survey was conducted with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and conservationists is showing a jump in Royal Bengal Tiger numbers, boosted by ecosystem restoration and conservation measures with communities.
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.
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.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Mr. Mohamed Yahya of Somalia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, with the host Government’s approval. He took up his post on January 21, and he will also serve as the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms. Bérangère Boëll-Yousfi of France as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the United Arab Emirates, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on January 20.
UN Deputy Secretary-General traveled to Europe to meet with senior officials and stakeholders on the reform of the UN development system and the UN chief's Financing for Development Agenda, as well as on the lead-up to the Summit of the Future.
