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UNDP – United Nations Development Program Global Sustainable Development in Action… This post features and salutes the essential work of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). UNDP is UN’s global development network promoting technical and investment cooperation among nations advocating for change; and connecting countries (and people) to knowledge, experience, and resources to assist in […]
UNHCR – United Nations High Commission for Refugees  Congratulations AND A BIG THANK YOU UNHCR!….still at it for 70 years now! This post features and highlights the tremendous and vital work (for so many people) of the office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The UNHCR was created in 1950, during the […]
UNFAO – United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO): Your Global Partners in Defeating Hunger and Achieving Food Security… This post features and amplifies the incredible work of the UN FAO. FAO is a specialized agency leading international efforts to defeat hunger. Their goal is to achieve food […]
UNITAR – United Nations Institute for Training and Research UNITAR: Your Global Partners in Training and Research The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a principal training arm of the UN, working in every world region. UNITAR was established in 1963 and seeks to empower individuals, governments, and organizations through knowledge and […]
UNRISD – United Nations Research Institute for Social Development Introducing the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)… UNRISD is an autonomous research institute within the UN system that conducts interdisciplinary research/policy analysis on the social dimensions of contemporary development issues. Their work aims to ensure that social equity, inclusion and justice are central […]
UN Habitat UN-Habitat: For a Better Urban Future… UN-Habitat works in 90+ countries to promote transformative change in cities and human settlements through knowledge, policy advice, technical assistance and collaborative action. Their Strategic Plan is an integrated approach to solving the challenges and opportunities of twenty-first century cities and other human settlements. UN-Habitat’s vision of […]
UNHR – United Nations Human Rights Introducing UN Human Rights… The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) is the leading UN entity on human rights. They represent the world’s commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration […]
UN Water UN-Water: Global Partners in Water and Sanitation UN-Water is dedicated exclusively to water and sustainably managing water and sanitation systems. Over 30 UN organizations carry out water and sanitation programs, reflecting that water issues run through all of UN’s main focus areas. UN-Water’s current focus is coordination of efforts between UN entities and […]
UNDRR – UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)… UNDRR has advocated for disaster risk prevention and preparedness for the last two decades. They bring governments, partners and communities together to reduce disaster risk and losses to ensure a safer, more sustainable future. UNDRR’s main objective is […]
UN Women UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments […]