Unemployment among people with disabilities is as high as 80% in some countries. UN Development supports policy makers + civil society groups who work on inclusive employment rights in countries like #FYRMacedonia. #DisabilitySummit #NowIsTheTime youtu.be/JXK3Rok7n4Y

Did you know the World Bank Group is generating or integrating 18 gigawatts of new renewable energy into ⚡electricity grids? Discover how we are financing for #ClimateAction: wrld.bg/Cdan30l1AQY

Taking policy where it matters the most. Growing urban informality is a huge concern to many govs in the global South. But, how do we integrate urban informality within the broader #SDGs framework to create inclusive and resilient cities? Get a copy of #YALJOD 2018 and find out.

The General Debate of the UN General Assembly is the occasion for world leaders, incl. #Zimbabwe, to discuss global issues. This 73rd session's theme is "Making the UN relevant to all: Global leadership & shared responsibilities 4 peaceful, equitable & sustainable societies"

Zimbabwe needs to re-think its Town Planning bit.ly/2MNvRAr A must-read piece for all Zimbabwean urban managers, policy makers and urban planners.

1 in 9 people still live in extreme poverty around the world. Ending poverty is key to achieving a world of dignity for all. Here's how you can help: un.org/en/events/pove…

#OTD last year we posted: 196,049 people received access to #water from repaired boreholes in #Zimbabwe with funding from DFID. Long term partnerships at work!

Over $1 trillion flows annually to climate business, ranging from smart cities, climate-smart agribusiness, green finance, #renewableenergy & green buildings. What are the #climatebusiness opportunities? Watch live interviews w/ #IFCclimate forum speakers: facebook.com/IFCwbg

We have to change what we do in so many ways, communication is key in raising awareness for the rapid and far-reaching transformations needed to a low-#carbon #resilient future. - Hans Peter Lankes IFC #IFCclimate #ClimateBusiness #EndPoverty

Say NO to virginity testing! 🚫 “Virginity testing” aka “two-finger testing” has no scientific or clinical basis. It is an inspection of female genitalia designed to determine whether a 👩 or 👧 has had vaginal intercourse. Virginity testing MUST END 👉 bit.ly/2EpDkXh

This #EndPoverty Day, let's all be guided by the wise words of United Nations Secretary General António Guterres that: "...let us remember that ending poverty is not a matter of charity but a question of justice".

"#ClimateChange does not respect political boundaries. We need south-south cooperation to tackle our planetary issues" Youssef Nassef - Director #Adaptation UN Climate Change #APAN2018

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Felix was 9 when he realised that trees reduce #climatechange. He told his class that 1 million🌳 should be planted in each country. He inspired large-scale action, showing we can all be part of the fight to save the planet, regardless of age. @PftP_int bit.ly/2R7KNMy

POST-BUDGET REFLECTION The Ministry of Lands,Agriculture,Water,Climate&Rural Resettlement was allocated USD 989,298,000. It is our hope that a good chunk of it will go towards #ClimateChange mitigation and adaptation. #BudgetZW

.UN Zimbabwe and African Development Bank Group working on a $2.8m programme , promoting #economicempowerment of youth & women in agriculture & mining sectors. The goal? To enable them to gain skills for value addition and develop food and gold processing plants in selected districts

Understanding the second largest informal sector in the world is a big task and the #AcceleratorLab in Zimbabwe is taking up the challenge. Read this month's blog to understand this journey. 👉bit.ly/2xqmmVS

UNICEF Zimbabwe has released its 2021 #AnnualReport that outlines the situation for women and children in Zimbabwe with an overview of results and achievements. You can download the report here: uni.cf/3rNNCHk