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The Government of Japan and UNDP help restore livelihoods of over 141,000 flood-affected individuals in Pakistan
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The Government of Japan and UNDP help restore livelihoods of over 141,000 flood-affected individuals in Pakistan

Islamabad, — A closing ceremony is held today to mark the successful completion of the project “Community-led Flood Rehabilitation and Restoration in Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provinces of Pakistan”. This project, supported by the Government of Japan in partnership with Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, was a key component of UNDP’s flagship Pakistan Flood...

Pakistan en route to ensure timely and affordable justice through mediation
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Pakistan en route to ensure timely and affordable justice through mediation

Islamabad, – Through the European Union (EU) funded €20 million ‘Deliver Justice Programme,’ the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) to bring in experts from the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) to conduct a week-long accreditation workshop on mediation for 24 high court and district court judges from across the...

UNICEF Pakistan Advisory Council (UPAC) launched to drive collective action for child rights
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UNICEF Pakistan Advisory Council (UPAC) launched to drive collective action for child rights

Islamabad, (TW) – The UNICEF Pakistan Advisory Council (UPAC) was launched today to create a strategic platform to advance child rights in Pakistan. The Council brings together thought leaders, philanthropists and advocates who share UNICEF’s values and a commitment to tackle the challenges facing children, from access to education, nutrition and protection to gender barriers, frontier technologies...

UNESCO Holds National Consultation to create Internet for Trust in Pakistan
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UNESCO Holds National Consultation to create Internet for Trust in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, 5 December 2024. (TW) __ UNESCO and Institute for Research Advocacy and Development (IRADA) organised today a multi-stakeholder national consultation to formalise a constructive dialogue on UNESCO Guidelines to create a conducive environment for public discourse on freedom of expression, access to online information and governance reforms in digital media platforms of Pakistan. The...

WFP and European Union bolster health systems resilience in Sindh
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WFP and European Union bolster health systems resilience in Sindh

Islamabad (TW) – With the support of the European Union (EU), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has successfully implemented a project with a Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Surge approach in Tharparkar district, Sindh province. This approach aimed to strengthen the government’s health systems to better manage acute malnutrition surges, especially during...

FAST FACTS: Critical gains in HIV response, but adolescents, especially girls, remain disproportionately affected, UNICEF warns on World AIDS Day
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FAST FACTS: Critical gains in HIV response, but adolescents, especially girls, remain disproportionately affected, UNICEF warns on World AIDS Day

NEW YORK/Islamabad, December 1 2024 – While there has been a notable decline in new HIV infections among children and adolescents globally over the past decade, adolescent girls still struggle to access tailored prevention services and support, according to the latest available estimates. Without urgent action to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on adolescent...

Denmark Embassy, UNODC and NACTA kick off the peace project via an exciting football match
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Denmark Embassy, UNODC and NACTA kick off the peace project via an exciting football match

Islamabad, (TW) – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA(NACTA) and support from the Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad kicked off the project ‘Strengthening Pakistan’s Response to effectively prevent the spread of violent extremism virtually and amongst youth in vulnerable communities (SPREE)’ by organizing a football match...

700 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youngsters Trained On Market-Driven Skills
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700 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youngsters Trained On Market-Driven Skills

The three-month programme, supported by the government of Japan and UNDP, equipped the youngsters with critical hands-on skills Islamabad, — Supported by the Government of Japan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) have successfully concluded a market-driven vocational and technical skills training programme designed to empower youth from Kurram and...

UNDP and Fatima Fertilizer launch Fatima Fertilizer’s first SDG Sustainability Framework
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UNDP and Fatima Fertilizer launch Fatima Fertilizer’s first SDG Sustainability Framework

Islamabad, – Fatima Fertilizer has the distinct honor of becoming the first private sector entity in Pakistan to collaborate with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by adopting the SDG Impact Framework. Fatima Fertilizer in partnership with UNDP, held the launch event of “SDGs Impact through Businesses: Sustainability Framework for Fatima Fertilizer” Report. The event brought together...

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