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UN teams around the world are working to ensure that people with disabilities are not just heard but empowered – a constant reminder that true progress means inclusion for all.

All for Land and Land for All - Why our survival hinges on restoring our land

To address deep-seated issues of gang violence and women's lack of safety and security, the UN in El Salvador partnered with the Government to launch the "De Una! Transforming My Community" programme, funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. Recognizing that sustainable peace requires the active involvement of everyone, "De Una!" empowered residents to take ownership of peacebuilding in their communities. Its objectives were to address the root causes of conflict, foster social cohesion, and create economic opportunities.

Every day and night, Matei and his mother Mariana are separated by a glass wall in the premature ward of the Mother Child Institute in Chisinau

The Philippines is preparing for the possibility of​ either​ a super typhoon or a significant  ​earthquake​​,​ often referred to by Filipinos as the

As I prepare to conclude my five-year tenure as the UN Resident Coordinator in Peru, I reflect on how challenging and fulfilling these years have been and their culmination in many achievements for the UN in Peru. In this time, I have had to work closely with different teams managing the resources available to support the government in advancing developmental work in Peru.

More than 90 per cent of the region’s 2.5 billion people breathe air that is considered unsafe. Expert say it's not too late to come together to reduce air pollution. Measures such as renewable energy, embracing electric vehicles, improving waste management and cleaner cooking fuels can all make a tangible difference.

In Jordan, young people are taking the lead in the digital world. Through UN-supported initiatives, they're developing essential digital skills, combating misinformation, and becoming agents of change.

Indigenous community leaders in Brazil, supported by UN entities, are ensuring no one is left behind in the path to sustainable development.

The 2024 Olympics that kicked off in Paris last weekend has captured the attention and imagination of viewers all around the world. Under the Secretary-General’s leadership, UN entities have been engaging with the Olympic Committee in strategic ways to ensure the message of peace and sustainable development for all, resonates through the games.