December 2021
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During the pandemic, violence cases against women increased significantly in Honduras. The country has the highest femicide rate in the Latin American region.
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November 2021
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Young workers have limited job and career prospects. The causes are many. Years of conflict and instability. A private sector that is in its infancy. Lack of economic diversification. Prolonged underinvestment. These factors affect the whole population, but young people most of all.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
November 2021
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Secretary-General has appointed Maria Jose Torres Macho of Spain as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Chile.
November 2021
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Secretary-General has appointed Shombi Sharp of the United Sates as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in India.
November 2021
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In Mexico City, over 500 participants from 50 countries adopted a strategic roadmap for the International Decade of the Indigenous Languages. Indigenous communities have become the leading forces that advance and ensure full empowerment and inclusion, equal and meaningful participation, and much more.
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October 2021
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UN agencies deeply regret the sinking of a boat on October 11 in Acandí, Colombia, which was carrying about 30 people to Panama. In this tragedy, three people lost their lives and six others, including three minors, are missing, according to the Colombian authorities.
October 2021
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"Investments in closing the digital gender divide yield huge dividends for all. The United Nations is committed to working with girls so that this generation, whoever they are and whatever their circumstances, can fulfil their potential." - UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
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October 2021
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jaap van Hierden of The Netherlands as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Micronesia, with the host Government’s approval. He will have additional responsibility for programme matters in Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Palau.
September 2021
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On 25 September, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Damien Mama of Benin as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Burundi, with the host Government’s approval.
September 2021
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On 25 September, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Alejandro Alvarez of Argentina as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Algeria, with the host Government’s approval.