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• Joint statement UN in Colombia and Ecuador Apr 13, 2018

  the United Nations in Colombia and Ecuador reaffirm their solidarity with the people of both countries and reiterate their full commitment and continued support in promoting actions and initiatives in sustainable peace and development to create a more safe and secure environment in the area.

• UNDP to support British Virgin Islands with the implementation of the $65million CDB loan for reconstruction Apr 12, 2018

  The CDB-loan-funded projects implemented by the Government with UNDP will focus on resilient recovery of social and economic infrastructure, especially related to transportation, water and sewerage, as well as governance, education and national security sectors.

• International Financial Policies and 2030 Agenda Must be more Aligned to mobilise Financing and Reduce Systemic Risks, says UNDP Administrator at G20 Finance Meeting Mar 20, 2018

  In the context of the G20 and International Financial Institution´s meeting with key representatives he also highlighted that the poorest countries face large financing needs to achieve the SDGs, but have the least capacity to mobilize resources domestically and internationally.

• UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner to attend G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, March 19-20 in Buenos Aires Mar 19, 2018

  As G20 and International Organizations key representatives will discuss the international financial architecture and how the system can address the world´s effort to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs.

• UN system in Brazil dismayed by murder of Afro-Brazilian politician and human rights activist Marielle Franco Mar 15, 2018

  The UN System in Brazil stresses its expectation for “rigor in the investigation of the case and swift elucidation of the facts by the authorities, awaiting the responsibility of the perpetrator of the crime."

• UNDP and partners assess progress and challenges for Caribbean recovery six months after massive hurricanes Mar 7, 2018

  UNDP has mobilized nearly US$22 million to build back better in the Caribbean following the back-to-back hurricanes in September 2017, and in the past decade invested nearly US$300 million in disaster preparedness in Latin America and the Caribbean, working with governments at the national and local levels, as well as communities.

• International Women’s Day Mar 1, 2018

  “The Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives”

• "Fourth Global Forum Business For Gender Equality” ends with Call to Action of Chile Feb 28, 2018

  UNDP has been supporting partners in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Eurasia to certify public and private companies for meeting gender equality targets. Through the “Gender Seal” initiative, certified businesses have committed to eliminating gender pay gaps, boosting the number of women in decision-making positions, improving work-life balance, eradicating sexual harassment in the workplace and boosting the participation of women in non-traditional industries.

• Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies Feb 27, 2018

  UNDP has been supporting partners in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Eurasia to certify public and private companies for meeting gender equality targets. Through the “Gender Seal” initiative, certified businesses have committed to eliminating gender pay gaps, boosting the number of women in decision-making positions, improving work-life balance, eradicating sexual harassment in the workplace and boosting the participation of women in non-traditional industries.

• Roof repairs begin in Barbuda with US$2million support from China Aid Jan 26, 2018

  The initiative focuses on restoring lives with high standard roofing for homes and priority buildings, including government facilities. The houses of essential staff, such as teachers, medical personnel, civil servants, will be prioritized and eligibility criteria have been defined to determine the selection of houses to be repaired