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April 2026
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Rural Women Farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina Advance Food Security and Equality
The UN collaborated with ministries in Bosnia and Herzegovina to introduce gender-sensitive criteria into public agricultural grants, ensuring that eligibility better reflected the realities faced by women farmers, especially those in remote communities.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Food security and nutrition
Agriculture and fisheries
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
April 2026
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Clearing the Path for the Future: Mine Action Efforts in Ukraine
With losses from explosive ordnance reaching $26.7 billion, the UN is working with Government and national partners in Ukraine through innovative technologies, equipment for deminers and support for farmers and survivors, including women and veterans.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Smart technology
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Food security and nutrition
April 2026
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Sri Lanka Builds Digital Safeguards in the Face of Crisis
After Cyclone Ditwah devastated parts of Sri Lanka, many communities were still able to access essential everyday documents thanks to support from OneRegistry, a UN Joint Programme working with the Government to digitise the civil registration system.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Joint SDG Fund
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Digital Services
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
Smart technology
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Disaster Risk Reduction
April 2026
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Development Finance Gap Risks Reversing Decades of Progress
Global divisions, conflicts and geopolitical tensions are hindering progress as development financing falls while debt repayments rise, the UN warned in a new report. Despite setbacks, renewable energy saw record spending, and trade between developing countries has increased.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic Development
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Finance
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poverty reduction
SDG 17: Partnerships
April 2026
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Working in Harmony with the Amazon Forest
In the lush Bolivian Amazon, a UN programme promotes sustainable agricultural practices that improve productivity while conserving biodiversity. Small-scale producers working with the programme are translating their harvests into existing international value chains.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poverty reduction
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture and fisheries
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic Development
Jobs and Livelihoods
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 15: Life on Land
Biodiversity and nature
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
Joint SDG Fund
April 2026
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More Water, More Life: Griftu’s Lifeline in Wajir
With support from the UN and partners, a new solar-powered borehole in Kenya's Wajir County is bringing clean water closer to home for over 9,200 people and thousands of livestock, easing daily hardship in the drought-prone region.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Water and sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Disaster Risk Reduction
SDG 13: Climate Action
Climate change
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
April 2026
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Bridging Access to Healthcare in Kyrgyzstan
As access to healthcare remains challenging for Kyrgyzstan's rural communities, a UN Joint Programme is supporting the country's transition towards a coordinated, Government-led digital health system underpinned by stronger policies for virtual health reforms.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Joint SDG Fund
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Health and well-being
Digital Services
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 17: Partnerships
Public engagement and partnerships
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
April 2026
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The Future of Energy is Female…and Renewable
Amid the global transition to clean energy, strategic investments that address structural barriers can open doors for women and accelerate the shift toward sustainable energy, building economies and creating a greener and more innovative world for everyone.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Joint SDG Fund
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Economic Development
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure