Year of Impact: Eritrea’s Resident Coordinator on Turning Challenge into Change
Stories & Blogs UNSDGMar 24, 2025(Story )One year can make an enormous difference. Having completed a year in the role of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Eritrea, Nahla Valji reflects on the complex context of the country.
WFP races to support new Congolese arrivals in Burundi as aid operations become stretched to the limit
Stories & Blogs WFPMar 24, 2025(WFP News )The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has rapidly mobilized additional assistance in Burundi to support the large influx of families fleeing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Millions in Central Sahel and Nigeria at risk of food cuts as the World Food Programme faces severe funding crisis
Stories & Blogs WFPMar 07, 2025(News )The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Central Sahel and Nigeria will halt in April 2025 without urgent funding.
WFP welcomes contribution from Japan to save lives in war-torn Sudan.
Stories & Blogs WFPFeb 13, 2025(News )WFP welcomes a contribution of JPY 150 million (approx. US $1 million) from the Government of Japan for its operations in Sudan.
When Does the Journey End: Supporting Sudan's displaced populations.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 05, 2025(Story )Arriving at a site for displaced people is often the beginning of the journey as well as the end.
No Escape: Climate change is a growing threat to people already fleeing war
Stories & Blogs UNSDGNov 12, 2024(Story )People forced to flee war, violence and persecution are increasingly finding themselves on the front line of the global climate crisis, a new report warns, exposing them to a lethal combination of threats but without the funding and support to adapt.
Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 28, 2024(Announcement )“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.
Secretary-General appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 09, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.
Secretary-General appoints Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 03, 2024(Announcement )Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar.
Secretary-General appoints Mama Keita of Guinea as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGSep 12, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Keita brings over 20 years of experience in development economics. Previously Ms. Keita served as the Director of the office for Eastern Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, based in Kigali.