Kinshasa, 26 Jul 12
The land reform process in the Democratic Republic of Congo was officially launched last week by the Vice President, Mr Daniel Mukoko Samab.
Nairobi, 23 Jul 12
Scores of Kenyan youth Sunday stood in solidarity with their Norwegian counterparts to mark the first anniversary of the killing of 77 people by a lone gunman at a youth camp.
Praia, Cape Verde, 20 Jul 12
The Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) inspired 22 municipalities to target and mobilize Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for territorial planning and urban development. French
Nairobi, 11 Jul 12
Habitat has formally launched a call for expressions of interest from cities wishing to host the Seventh Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF7).
Lusaka, Zambia, 11 Jul 12
The Zambian Urban Housing Sector Profile was launched last week by the Minister for Local Government and Housing Prof. Nkandu Luo. French
Havana, 6 Jul 12
UN-Habitat signed a cooperation agreement with the Swiss Cooperation in the last week of June, for the production of a "Cuba Housing Profile".
Norwich, 5 Jul 12
UN-Habitat staff member Julius Mwelu on Thursday morning became part of history when he participated in the Olympic Torch Relay in Norwich City, United Kingdom.
Beirut, Lebanon, 4 Jul 12
In the framework of building cities with an enabling environment for women, their families and children, UNICEF, UN-HABITAT and UN Women in collaboration with the Municipality of Beirut joined forces for the implementation of “Safe and Friendly City for All” project.
Nairobi, 3 Jul 12
While the city of Rio was in high gear hosting the Rio+ 20 summit, on 18 June, the Government of Brazil in cooperation with the Governments of Norway and Sri Lanka held a High Level panel meeting, to discuss the setting up of a United Nations Permanent Forum on Youth Issues to enhance youth engagement in the United Nations system.
