United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat), United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

United Nations Development Programme

The UNDP, or the United Nations Development Programme, is the United Nations’ global development network. It was founded in 1965 and focuses on helping countries eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build sustainable development practices. UNDP’s work is centered around several key areas: The UNDP works closely with governments, civil society, and local communities to develop solutions to the challenges of development, Read More

United Nations Children’s Funds

The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) (originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) is one of the funds and programmes of the United Nations that is primarily focused on promoting the well-being and rights of children worldwide. Established in 1946, UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to provide humanitarian assistance, support child rights, and address the Read More

United Nations Volunteers

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. The UNV works with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. UNV headquarters are Read More

United Nations Population Fund

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA is formally named the United Nations Population Fund. The organization was created in 1969, the same year the United Nations General Assembly declared “parents have Read More

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964. The headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and it has offices in New York and Addis Ababa. UNCTAD is part of the UN Secretariat and reports to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council but it has own membership, leadership, and budget. It is Read More

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