The social and economic integration of Venezuelan people who have arrived in Peru represents a significant challenge for the national authorities, but one which also entails huge potential for local development.
Curbing women’s access to work results in a 21% drop in their employment levels by mid-2022, and a steep reduction in GDP of up to $1 billion, or 5% of the Afghan GDP.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Rebecca Adda-Dontoh of Ghana as the UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi, with the host Government’s approval.
Between January and August 2022, over 20 kidnappings of persons with albinism were recorded by the authorities in Madagascar. People were shocked by this dramatic increase in attacks and the barbaric nature of injuries inflicted on some of the victims.
A blog co-authored by Khardiata Lo N’Diaye, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator of Sudan and Sara Nyanti, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, South Sudan.
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.
Olufunmilayo Abosede Balogun-Alexander of Nigeria was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Timor-Leste, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 December.
Nelson Muffuh of Cameroon was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa, with the host Government’s approval. He takes up his post on 1 December.
Nathalie Fustier of France was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Morocco, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 December.
Hopolang Phororo of Lesotho was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 December.
