Around the world, UN teams are working with governments and other partners to combat COVID-19 and support national socio-economic recovery plans, focusing on activities to provide service to vulnerable groups. Below are some highlights of these initiatives.
Today, on International Mother Language Day, we shine a light on an initiative that seeks to keep the Nasa Yuwe language alive at a time when emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) are transforming the very ways we interact with one another.
Much has happened in the last six months. With strong government leadership, and in partnership with communities and international stakeholders, emergency relief has been provided to 600,000 people in need.
Today, the UN Joint SDG Fund announces a historic expansion of its portfolio to five new markets across the globe with US $54.5 million in additional investments to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals.
From survivors of rape to young women entrepreneurs, the UN Deputy Secretary-General has spent the week meeting some of those whose lives have been upended by conflict in Ethiopia, but also hearing stories of hope that point towards the “indispensable” value of a return to lasting peace across the African nation.
FGM is prevalent in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It has no health benefits, and, as the World Health Organization reports, it can pose serious threats to women and future newborns.
Millions of people around the world do not have access to quality education and are facing poverty, violence, and other forms of exploitation and abuse.
Having commenced my role as UN Resident Coordinator in China almost one year ago, it is a privilege to lead the United Nations in China in this new year and at this auspicious moment as the Games return to Beijing.
