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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.

For years, Ms. Yaoh held the belief that female genital mutilation (FGM) and the Sande Bush School — a secret society where young women and girls are initiated into womanhood — were essential for a girl's education, success and future as a respectable housewife. As the daughter-in-law of a prominent female Chief Zoe involved in FGM, she played an active role in the practice.

The UN supported the Government of Argentina with implementing a national early childhood strategy that helps break intergenerational cycles of poverty, ensures children's rights, and provides tools for bridging gender gaps.

When the pandemic hit Georgia, with forced lockdowns and overwhelmed hospitals, telemedicine had an opportunity to grow remarkably. The UN Resident Coordinator along with UN agencies is leading this transformation from the front, helping invest in critical health infrastructure and building capacity for nurses and doctors in Georgia to reach patients in remote locations.

Meet Samaher, Hasan, Abeer, and Israa, each on their unique path, bound together by a shared resilience.

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.

A unique programme led by the ILO is helping traditional craftspeople in the Philippines earn a decent wage and build their skills for sustained economic growth.