United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed François Batalingaya of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Chad, with the host Government’s approval. He starts on 15 March 2024.
Resident Coordinator of the UN in Việt Nam, Pauline Tamesis, and Representative of UN Women in Việt Nam, Caroline Nyamayemombe, discuss this year’s theme for International Women’s Day: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’
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.
Mr. Mohamed M. Malick Fall of Senegal will take up his role as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, with the host Government’s approval. He took up his position this month, and will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator in the country.
The Asia-Pacific region has demonstrated how a long-term vision can be transformed into reality. We know that more and better progress is possible – if we mobilize at speed, at scale; and if we do so together.
Mr. Julien Harneis has been appointed as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Yemen. He took up his post this week and will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator in the country.
The UN chief spoke about climate justice, reform of the financial system, the upcoming Summit of the Future, and the need for renewed multilateralism in an increasingly multipolar world.
Middle-income countries represent close to one-third of global GDP and they are major engines of global growth. Yet, vulnerabilities are not solely a function of and do not disappear with income level. Middle-income countries are also home to some 62% of the world’s poor.
A survey was conducted with support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and conservationists is showing a jump in Royal Bengal Tiger numbers, boosted by ecosystem restoration and conservation measures with communities.
