United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Ahead of the upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), DCO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Gwi-Yeop Son

UN Resident Coordinators (RCs) have emerged as vital agents of change, driving systemic shifts to help countries identify and use mechanisms to finance their development priorities and ensure that national budgets are aligned with the SDGs.

Social justice in action means dismantling systemic barriers, equipping workers with future-ready skills, and ensuring every voice – especially women, youth, and marginalized communities – is heard in the global economy. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, have been at the forefront of championing social justice as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed called for a transformation in education as she addressed a high-level education event organised by the European Union recently.

Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.

The Otgun family became one among 56000 vulnerable families, who received emergency financial assistance in the amount of MDL 4900 (US$275 approx) during November 2022 - May 2023 within the UN Moldova Solidarity Program.

Issues like climate change, jobs and income, inclusion and diversity carry the highest stakes for young people. UN Resident Coordinators, leading UN country teams on the ground, are at the forefront of efforts to engage youth voices for the SDGs.

Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.

Soaring food prices and the loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more and more people around the world into poverty; many of whom have turned towards their local authorities for support and assistance.  

Our UN teams are on the ground, working with governments and key stakeholders to bolster countries’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping ensure a smooth recovery.