A joint programme led by the Joint SDG Fund and bringing together FAO and UNICEF is helping strengthen community ties and food security in Costa Rica by fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
Brazil has concluded its G20 presidency, capping a year marked by intense negotiations during more than 140 meetings and dozens of working groups across 15 Brazilian cities.
Digital entrepreneurship has the tremendous potential to create jobs, bridge inequalities and unlock new opportunities for a sustainable future. The Joint SDG Fund is directing investments towards digital solutions for enterprises to flourish and boost economies.
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.
For years, female students and health workers in Kyrgyzstan's medical institutions have endured the injustice of sexual harassment quietly, fearing the consequences of speaking out. A UN Women partnership, through the Spotlight Initiative is helping change that.
Countries worldwide are accelerating progress towards the SDGs by embracing transformative approaches, with RCs and UN teams supporting national governments to drive systemic change.
Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of quality education. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, play a critical role in supporting Governments in different social and economic contexts in driving progress through policy shifts, more and better investments, and innovative solutions, recognizing that education is not just a goal in itself, but a catalyst for achieving other development transformations.
The UN champions LGBTQI+ rights through global action. From empowering transgender individuals in Brazil to fostering dialogue in Viet Nam and supporting legal reforms in Albania, the UN is working to build a more inclusive world.