As Jordan advances its Economic Modernization Vision and sees notable gains in women's political participation, the UN is working with private and public partners to accelerate implementation, unlock scale and leave no woman or girl behind.
Amid service gaps and a lack of coordinated recourse for survivors, the UN is engaging civil society, private sector and Government partners to ensure that prevention and support efforts address the multidimensional causes and consequences of gender-based violence.
By supporting new broadband connection points and digital skills training, the UN-backed "Connected Communities" initiative is unlocking access to education, public services and economic resilience for women and rural communities in Chile.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Pablo Salazar Canelos of Ecuador as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Costa Rica, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 1 March 2026.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Amanda Khozi Mukwashi of Zambia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Angola, with the host Government’s approval, effective on 15 February 2026.
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.
