In Guatemala, a UN-backed programme has trained public officials and civil society leaders in conflict resolution and empowered Indigenous women to take on leadership roles, strengthening the foundations for peace and inclusive development.
The reality is that change is happening, and it affects our everyday lives. From grassroots initiatives to national policy, we are seeing progress that is real, measurable, collective and worth scaling up.
With the Amazon at the crossroads of climate action, biodiversity, and inclusive development, UN Resident Coordinator in Brazil Silvia Rucks reflects on how community-driven solutions, backed by the Brazil–UN Fund with support from Canada, are fostering resilience, equity, and hope across the region.
When Atitoafaiga Tau-Ioapo, 30, discovered that one of her rugby league teammates was missing, she felt frightened. “Her mom reached out to me and said we haven’t seen her since last night. It’s now 8 p.m. the next day, and we haven’t seen her.”
For women and children in Nusa Tenggara Timur Province in eastern Indonesia, the wait for drinking water has transformed from an obstacle to an opportunity, thanks to a joint UN programme.
In Nigeria, youth are in the driver’s seat when it comes to sustainable development and peace. In the past year, the UN in Nigeria has made significant strides by shaping large-scale policy shifts, enabling grassroots actions, and empowering a new generation of leaders.
As the world marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, the 2025, it is a powerful reminder to seize indigenous knowledge and wisdom to forge a path to a sustainable digital future.
Landlocked Developing Countries face unique challenges and Resident Coordinators through their UN country teams, is helping them turn these barriers into bridges for development.
