UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Organization's Humanitarian Coordinator in #Yemen, David Gressly, welcome the release of 5 security personnel kidnapped in February 2022. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…

3️⃣vessels 1️⃣objective 🚢Over a million barrels of oil After months of hard work, the United Nations-led operation has successfully transferred the oil from the decaying #FSOSafer, preventing a major environmental and humanitarian disaster in the Red Sea. See how: go.undp.org/Py5e

A sigh of relief. Yemeni communities and biodiversity are now safe from a potential disaster. The United Nations-led operation to #StopRedSeaSpill has successfully transferred +1.1M barrels of oil from #FSOSafer, preventing an environmental & humanitarian disaster: go.undp.org/Py5e

Closing the loop on the critical task of transferring the oil aboard #FSOSafer in Yemen, SMIT Beleef Boskalis crew returns to Djibouti on the NDEAVOR after 101 days! We are grateful for the great support we received from Djibouti to the UN-led operation to #StopRedSeaSpill.

Saddened by the tragic loss of life in 🇲🇦 earthquake, we are alarmed by the news of rapidly rising numbers of people affected. With govt authorities & United Nations sister agencies, UN Development stands ready to provide any support needed. go.undp.org/3PQJ

In August, we removed 1.1M oil barrels from decaying #FSOSafer, stopping a potentially catastrophic spill in the Red Sea. As nations gather next week at #UNGA, we look to this success as inspiration & proof of the power of multilateralism & collective action. #StopRedSeaSpill

Our @SURGE_UNDP Data Hub conducts rapid digital assessments using open source data in the aftermath of a disaster. Following the devastating floods in #Libya, it identified vital information to help inform recovery and reconstruction plans. Learn more: bitly.ws/Y3FI

In the past weeks, our staff and most Palestinians in #Gaza have lost everything: their homes, family members and any sense of normality. Hear from our UNDP Palestine colleague Shahd & her children's harrowing journey to protect themselves during war. go.undp.org/Z3V4

UN Development is deeply distressed by preliminary reports of the shelling of the UN compound in #Gaza, which UNDP/PAPP managed until 13 October when UN staff vacated the premises. The ongoing tragedy of death & injury to civilians is unacceptable and must stop. bitly.ws/327sr

UNDP Arab States RD Abdallah Al Dardari and Ms. Leila Chikhaoui, Minister of the Environment, reaffirmed the 🇹🇳-UN Development partnership to accelerate Tunisia's ecological transition, with a focus on water, climate action, biodiversity, and the fight against desertification. 🌍💧

Great interaction with UNDP Tunisia CO townhall during the RBAS RDs visit. The colleagues are pioneering portfolio approaches in UNDP and they are pushing the boundaries of development every day!

UNDP Arab States Abdallah Al Dardari and Ms. Fatma Thabet Chiboub, Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, discussed scaling up 🇹🇳-UNDP collaboration to accelerate energy transition, with focus on addressing energy poverty, the water energy nexus, and promoting energy efficiency.

Insightful presentation by Abdallah Al Dardari on the macroeconomic challenges in the Arab region during the second regional high-level meeting on young people's learning, skilling & transition to decent work #Learning2Earning. More about it ➡️ go.undp.org/Ztx

In the presence of UNDP Arab States Abdallah Al Dardari, UNDP Tunisia and #CBF sign a MoU to strengthen the role of the banking sector and financial institutions in financing the SDGs and climate resilience in 🇹🇳. #INFF #Sustainablefinance

Abdallah Al Dardari, RD UNDP Arab States: We must focus on coordinating public policies and building a suitable environment for young people to move young people to the work stage and benefit from spending on education #Learning2Earning t.ly/i7Mue FRANCE 24

UNDP Arab States Abdallah Al Dardari and Minister of Social Affaires Kamel Madouri discussed partnership, with focus on integrated social and legal services, energy poverty and economic empowerment. ⚖️

The Arab region risks deepening digital divides & missing key opportunities to accelerate #SDGs. To address the challenges of Arab &African countries, UNDP Arab States & Ministère Délégué auprès du CG chargé de la TN&RA announced the launch of #D4SD Hub that will drive inclusive digital development #UNGA

La région arabe risque de creuser davantage la fracture numérique et de manquer des opportunités clés pour accélérer la réalisation #ODD. Pour relever les défis, le PNUD et Ministère Délégué auprès du CG chargé de la TN&RA ont annoncé le lancement du #D4SD Hub qui favorisera un développement numérique inclusif

Today marks two years since the horrendous attacks in Israel and the ongoing devastation in Gaza. We must have a full release of all hostages, full humanitarian access, and a ceasefire now.

📸 North Africa Program Director Hafed Al Ghwell - حافظ الغويل and #UNDP Deputy Asst Administrator Marina Walter sign an MOU expanding cooperation on research, analysis, and dialogue on issues facing the North Africa and Sahel regions.