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 UN Development System achieves significant efficiency gains, saving half a billion dollars in 2023. By streamlining operations, consolidating functions, and embracing innovative solutions, the UN is maximizing resources to better serve people and the planet.
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.
Djibouti is a melting pot of cultures, languages and identities. Over the past few years, our United Nations country team here has played a critical role in ensuring that even in complex circumstances, Djiboutians are not left behind in the pursuit of equitable and sustainable development.
The UN in Mali, through the leadership of the RC and various UN entities, are helping pave the way for women to have their voices heard in peacebuilding and political processes, along with being economically empowered.
Almost five million Haitians are going hungry and need food assistance, according to recent UN figures, but the violence and related insecurity created by heavily armed rival gangs operating mainly in the capital are posing more questions about how to make sure those beleaguered people get enough to eat, now and in the future.
Whether environmental sustainability, skill development, or social advocacy—women in Jordan are leading the charge, showcasing that with resilience, creativity, and dedication, they can not only influence change on an individual and collective level but also inspire those around them. Here is a glimpse into the stories of some of these remarkable women and insights into the UN programmes working to make a difference for gender equality in the country.
UN agencies on the ground in Madagascar are grappling with diverse needs and the urgency to invest more in sustainable development as a way out of multiple crises.
In countries like Papua New Guinea where forest ownership rests with Indigenous Peoples, an innovative programme is helping bring technological solutions to help these communities combat deforestation more effectively.
Many Arab countries are already accelerating efforts around key transformations — from clean energy, food systems, to digitization, social protection reforms and economic diversification. We need to ramp up action around policies and investments that can drive transformative change.
