After El Niño floods upended the lives of nearly 300,000 people in Burundi, the UN Global Emergency Fund is reaching displaced communities in Gateri with both an emergency response and integrated support that enhances self-reliance for a sustainable future.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Hanaa Singer-Hamdy of Egypt as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mali, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 24 January 2026.
Under an innovative financing model, the UN and partners are pooling their expertise to support a new and scalable programme that addresses health needs across all life stages, ensuring a healthier future in Moyamba.
When the roof of a women's shelter in Maseru collapsed, the UN and national partners collaborated to develop Lesotho’s first Multipurpose Centre for survivors of gender-based violence, demonstrating the importance of leadership and partnership in leaving no one behind.
With a package of seeds, training and micro greenhouses, women in Afghanistan are able to feed their families and improve their livelihoods while forming community bonds with support from the UN's Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan.
Under the coordination of the Resident Coordinator's Office, the UN is supporting El Salvador's National Policy on Shared Responsibility for Care through pilot projects, the design of care services and the provision of expertise to a new national plan.
By delivering at scale, unlocking innovative financing, leveraging policy support and boosting SDG acceleration, the Government and the UN have co-created a renewed model of cooperation that supports Indonesia’s long-term development goals.
The UN is working with partners in Moldova to introduce stricter amendments to digital violence laws, offer free legal support to survivors and implement stronger penalties for harassment, all with the goal of ensuring a safer future for women and girls.
Awaaz Afghanistan remains the country’s first and only nationwide humanitarian call centre. With over 5,500,000 calls handled since 2018 according to its dashboard, Awaaz empowers communities to speak up, access information and shape the support they receive.
A partnership between the Benue State Government and UN Volunteers is providing youth with access to fully funded volunteer roles, empowering them with the skills and experience needed to become future leaders in the UN system.
