Japan supports urban crisis prevention and strengthening climate change action in Jordan
March 19th, 2020
Amman, March 2020 – The Government of Japan is contributing USD 978,709 to the UN-Habitat in Jordan for the purpose of “Strengthening the Social Stability and Resilience of Vulnerable Jordanian…
Toronto to host Urban Economy Forum 2020 on Occasion of World Habitat Day
March 18th, 2020
Toronto, 17 March 2020--The Second Urban Economy Forum (UEF) will be held in Toronto on 5-6 October 2020 in conjunction with World Habitat Day. Two of the co-chairs of the Urban Economy Forum, Mr.…
Jamaica: Developing climate resilient communities
March 18th, 2020
Small island states such as Jamaica in the Caribbean, are most affected by shifting climate patterns. UN-Habitat programs tackles the challenges. Montego Bay, Jamaica, March 2020 - Every year the…
UN-Habitat rallies to support Mozambique build more resilient settlements, a year after devastating cyclones
March 17th, 2020
Beira, Mozambique, 17 March 2020 - One year ago, two cyclones accompanied by heavy rains and winds hit two parts of Mozambique leaving a trail of devastation in their wake: death, displacement of…
Maranao women build #GenerationEquality
March 17th, 2020
Marawi City, Philippines, 17 March 2020 – For a long time, serving the household right after marriage was the future of many Maranao women. In more recent years, the hijab-wearing women of Marawi are…
UN-Habitat’s trainee Suzan embraces new opportunities as a Community Mediator
March 16th, 2020
Hamdaniya, Iraq, 12 March 2020-- Suzan, a bright, ambitious and outgoing young woman from Hamdaniya, Ninewa Governorate, a student of business administration and accounting, has recently discovered…
Approving the development plan for Al-Ruwaisat Comprehensive development in South Sinai
March 16th, 2020
Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt, 12 March 2020 - UN-Habitat successfully accomplished the Detailed Development Plan for the Al-Ruwaisat neighborhood that integrates and supports the Sharm El Sheikh…
Japan donates more than 860,000 US dollars to support refugees and host communities in Kenya
March 13th, 2020
Kalobeyei, Kenya 13 March 2020-- With the support of a grant of more than 860,000 US dollars from the Government of Japan, UN-Habitat has developed the spatial plan for Kalobeyei Settlement in…
New Japanese funding to support Somali IDP host communities and returnees
March 13th, 2020
Kismayo, 13 March 2020—UN-Habitat has received a total of 424,272 US dollars from the government of Japan to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugee returnees and host communities in…
Philippines: Imagining gender-equal cities
March 12th, 2020
Philippines, 11 March 2020 - “Safer, well-lit streets and wider sidewalks” “More parks and open spaces where children could play” “More…
"The Full Circle of AI” - Interview with Professor Qiang Yang
March 12th, 2020
UN-Habitat Dialogue with Scientists: Interview 1 with Professor Qiang Yang Professor Qiang Yang is Chair Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Hong Kong University of…
UN-Habitat and Centre for Future of Spaces launch two publications
March 9th, 2020
Abu Dhabi, 6 March 2020 – On the sidelines of the Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum, UN-Habitat’s Global Public Space Programme and The Centre for Future of Places launched two publications:…
Fiji: President of the UN General Assembly visits informal settlements affected by climate change
March 9th, 2020
Lautoka, Fiji – 9 March 2020 - “Climate change is the challenge of the decade” said Dr. Tijjani Muhammed-Bande, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), after listening to the key…
Training on urban resilience tool concludes in South Africa
March 6th, 2020