Over the last two decades, Viet Nam has made remarkable strides in providing its population with access to quality education and paving the way for a more equitable and sustainable future. Learn how UN entities are joining hands to close the gaps and provide quality education for girls, ethnic minorities and students with disabilities.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jaap van Hierden of The Netherlands as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia, with the host Government’s approval, on 1 January 2025.
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.
Northern Ghana is home to 18.2 per cent of the country's population, yet accounts for nearly half of the country’s food-insecure population. The added pressure of hosting asylum seekers has further strained the region’s limited resources. The UN in Ghana, led by the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO), is working with the Government of Ghana to address the complex situation and ensure refugees and asylum seekers are not left behind.
UN teams around the world are working to ensure that people with disabilities are not just heard but empowered – a constant reminder that true progress means inclusion for all.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga of Chad as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire, with the host Government’s approval, on 24 November 2024.
This summary draws on the extensive knowledge and evidence generated by independent evaluations on food systems and food security conducted across the United Nations development system between 2021 and 2024.