A joint programme, "Localize to Realize" (L2R), spearheaded by the United Nations Philippines is empowering Sama Bajau and informal settler families in Surigao City to drive progress for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and pave the way for a better future.
From starting dialogue in divided communities to engaging in decision-making to counter hate and disinformation, young people are taking the lead; not just as advocates, but as architects of peace.
Local action is powering global progress on decent work, as UN Resident Coordinators lead Country Teams in driving transformative initiatives worldwide.
Youth around the world gathered to discuss the clean energy transition, responding to the UN Secretary-General's call for accelerating action against fossil fuels. Led by Resident Coordinators and Country Teams, these youth-driven events emphasized energy justice, economic dignity, and a liveable planet.
Kazakhstan is making significant strides in public health, particularly in combating tobacco use and advancing digital health. The UN Resident Coordinator's Office is playing a pivotal role in this progress, spearheading partnerships with civil society and the government to achieve good health and well-being for all.
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.
The United Nations works with several partners to develop a comprehensive approach to support refugees, including Ukrainian nationals whose lives have been disrupted by the conflict.
