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UN-HABITAT awards 51 global youth empowerment projects  
Nairobi, 11 Aug 10
UN-HABITAT has awarded grants from its Urban Youth Fund to 51 projects proposed by young people from around the world.
UN-HABITAT supports grassroots projects  
Nairobi, 19 Jul 10
As part of what is called Grassroots Mechanism, the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) partnering with Huairou Commission, International Land Coalition and Slum/Shack Dwellers International is providing support to four grassroots-led projects in India, Peru, Tanzania and the Philippines.
Vuvuzela sounds as youth initiative is launched  
Garankuwa, South Africa, 11 Jul 10
Just hours before the historic FIFA World Cup final match kicked off in South Africa on Sunday, UN-HABITAT and its partners launched a major initiative aimed at making Africa's young people more productive and keep them away from delinquency.
Adios amigos, Tibaijuka tells the world's youth  
Johannesburg, 11 Jul 10
In her last official mission to South Africa as UN-HABITAT's Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka had a meeting with a constituency close to her heart- the young people. The historic visit also saw Mrs. Tibaijuka meet the former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela at his home.
Yes we can, African youth declare  
Pretoria, 10 Jul 10
A group of young people from Eastern and South Africa meeting in Pretoria on Saturday declared that they were indeed the people who will bring solution to the myriad problems facing their countries.
Bridging the urban gender divide  
New York, 2 Jul 10
A Special Ministerial Roundtable Breakfast Meeting on the theme Bridging the urban gender divide: An imperative for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, was held in New York as part of the ongoing high level segment of the Economic and Social Council.
Expo visitors peek into “invisible” lives of refugees around the world  
Shanghai, 14 Jun 10
Visitors to Expo 2010 lined up early to get into the UN pavilion at the world’s fair here to learn about the resilience of refugees living in cities -- told by world-renowned photographer Zalmaï through an exhibit of 17 stark black-and-white images that opened Saturday.
Executive Director visits Kuwait  
Kuwait City, 11 Jun 10
UN HABITAT’s Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, this week praised the modern planning and neighbourhood support programmes in Kuwait City.
World Urban Forum to be held in Bahrain  
Bahrain, 10 Jun 10
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Royal Highness Khalifah ibn Sulman al-Khalifah on Wednesday received UN-HABITAT's Executive Director Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, paving the way for Bahrain to host the sixth session of the World Urban Forum in 2012.
Ballet Queen Builds Bridges for the United Nations Pavilion  
Shanghai, 5 Jun 10
World-renowned ballet dancer Yuan Yuan Tan welcomed visitors to the United Nations Pavilion during International Peacekeepers Week, meeting and signing autographs for delighted fans.
“Dream of a smoke-free city” event held at the United Nations Pavilion  
Shanghai, 4 Jun 10
Yesterday, the United Nations Pavilion held a “Dream of a smoke-free city” celebration. Mark Rowswell, the Commissioner General of the Canada Pavilion which has committed to the anti-smoking campaign, presided over the ceremony.
UN-HABITAT and partners to host training on urban policing  
Nairobi, 4 Jun 10
UN-HABITAT and three other partners are coming together to offer a training seminar on improving policing public events in urban areas.
UN-HABITAT teams up with paint firm to train youth  
Nairobi, 24 May 10
Some 14 young people from the informal settlements of Kibera, Githogoro in Nairobi and Athi River in Mavoko, Kenya have benefitted from a painting skills training in economic water and oil paints.
UN-HABITAT joins the Inter-American Coalition for the Prevention of Violence  
Rio de Janeiro, 23 May 10
UN-HABITAT became a member of the Inter-American Coalition for the Prevention of Violence, during the fifth World Urban Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which took place from March 22 to 26.
UNESCO launches "Investing in Cultural Diversity & Intercultural Dialogue" report  
Shanghai, 21 May 10
Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, launched the agency’s report on culture “Investing in Cultural Diversity & Intercultural Dialogue” at the United Nations Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.
Commitments to biological diversity celebrated and strengthened  
Shanghai, 20 May 10
In advance of International Biodiversity Day on 22nd May, Chinese Man and the Biosphere National Committee held a Forum on Sustainable Development and Biodiversity and the 12th China Biosphere Reserve Network Conference in the United Nations Pavilion at Shanghai Expo
United Nations Pavilion celebrates 100,000 visitors  
Shanghai, 18 May 10
The United Nations Pavilion welcomed its 100,000th visitor this morning. After a short wait, the surprised winner passed through the doors to the pavilion at around 11 a.m. The lucky visitor Ms. Wu, who comes from Jiangsu Province, was warmly welcomed by the UN Pavilion Commissioner General Awni Behnam and Pavilion Director Jianguo Shen.
Ten Chinese Teas to taste in the UN Pavilion  
Shanghai, 17 May 10
Why not rest your feet in the United Nations pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo and try a cup of Chinese tea! This weekend, the China Tea Association launched its exhibition of ten famous Expo teas and formally took its place in the United Nations pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.
UN leads the way in emission reduction at Expo  
Shanghai, 14 May 10
The United Nations Pavilion has become the first pavilion at the World Expo to sign up to the Voluntary Emission Reduction Programme.
Applications pour in for UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund  
Nairobi, 14 May 10
The UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund is growing increasingly popular with youth groups across the developing world judging by a 40 percent rise in applications over last year. Among regions showing the largest increase in applications are Latin America, the Middle East and Central Asia.
UN-HABITAT signs agreement with Nigeria  
Nairobi, 11 May 10
UN-HABITAT and the government of Nigeria on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the agency and the West African nation engage in collaborative activities targeting young people.
New Turkish envoy presents credentials to Tibaijuka  
Nairobi, 11 May 10
The new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Turkey to UN-HABITAT, Mr. Tuncer Kayalar, today presented his credentials to the Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka.
Experts seek to explore Green Building Rating in Africa  
Nairobi, 4 May 10
In a first-of-its-kind event in Africa, builders and housing ministry officials from all over the continent are converging on Nairobi this week to explore ways to encourage ‘green’ building in their own countries. The three day conference organized by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) titled “Promoting Green Building Rating in Africa” will take place from the 4th to the 6th of May 2010.
US senators push urban development legislation  
Washington, 22 Apr 10
On the heels of World Urban Forum, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry, along with Senators Dick Durbin and Benjamin L. Cardin, has introduced new legislation to address the challenges of urbanization in developing countries.
Turkish premier is winner of Rafik Hariri Memorial Award  
Nairobi, 1 Mar 10
TURKISH Prime Minister, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan is winner of the inaugural Rafik Hariri-UN-HABITAT Memorial Award.
Climbers tackle Mount Kilimanjaro  
Nairobi, 26 Feb 10
Some 35 climbers from around the world on Monday began an ascent of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro to highlight the key role of sport in fostering peace and development.
Nairobi slum gets resource centre  
Nairobi, 23 Feb 10
Residents of Kibera slums in Nairobi will soon be the proud of owners of a resource centre, courtesy of UN-HABITAT.
Catholic university fetes UN-HABITAT Executive Director  
Nairobi, 12 Feb 10
The Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) on Thursday awarded UN-HABITAT Executive Director Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka an honorary doctorate degree.
UN-HABITAT, European Union sign new memorandum  
Brussels, 11 Feb 10
UN-HABITAT and the European Union’s Committee of the Regions on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving sustainable urban development in Europe and sharing best practices with the developing world.
Transforming an African lakeside city  
Jinja, 11 Feb 10
The Ugandan city of Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria has launched a new City Development Strategy aimed at transforming it into "a sustainable and prosperous city with excellence in tourism, commerce and industry".
UN-HABITAT launches essay competition for youth  
Nairobi, 3 Feb 10
UN-HABITAT has launched an essay competition for the youth as part of the activities of the Fifth Session of World Urban Forum staging in Rio de Janeiro next month.
UN-HABITAT and UNEP launch online discussions on women and the environment  
Nairobi, 2 Feb 10
UN-HABITAT and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have launched an online discussion on women and the environment.
UN signs up for groundbreaking “Virtual Pavillion” at Shanghai world expo  
Shanghai, 27 Jan 10
Although 70 million people are expected to visit this year’s World Expo in Shanghai between May and October, many more will not have that opportunity.
Executive Director opens youth center in DAR  
Dar es Salaam, 27 Jan 10

As part of her first official business of the year, UN-HABITAT’s Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, opened a new youth centre in Dar es Salaam built by young people using soil block technology and other environmentally friendly technology.

“ONE WORLD ONE UN” ON SHOW AT SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO  
Shanghai, 23 Jan 10
The very best of the UN’s work on urbanisation and development will be on show at the Shanghai World Expo in May.
Africities summit opens  
Marrakech, Morocco, 18 Dec 09
His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, this week opened the fifth session of the African cities summit at a glittering ceremony attended by high ranking figures from around the continent.
Pakistan, UN-HABITAT host workshop on Gender in Water and Sanitation  
Islamabad, 15 Dec 09
UN-HABITAT and the Pakistan Institute for Environment-Development Action Research organized a one-day National Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene convened by the Pakistani Ministry of Environment on 14 December, 2009.
Sweden and Pakistan lauded for supporting UN-HABITAT  
Nairobi, 14 Dec 09
The Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, has commended the Governments of Sweden and Pakistan for their support to the organization. Mrs. Tibaijuka made the commendation while receiving the credentials from the new Swedish Permanent Representative to UN-HABITAT, Mrs. Ann Dismorr, and her counterpart from Pakistan, Mr. Masroor A. Junejo.
New web feature launched to mark landmark women’s convention  
New York, 3 Dec 09
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), UN-HABITAT has helped to launch a new inter-agency web feature on gender equality and sustainable urbanisation.
Training on gender and land governance draws to a close  
Naivasha, 23 Nov 09
UN-HABITAT and the Global Land Tool Network last week held a three-day workshop to test a new training course on improving gender equality and grassroots participation in land governance.
Tehran Municipality celebrates World Habitat Day  
Tehran, 18 Nov 09
The Municipality of Tehran celebrated this year’s World Habitat Day by hosting a conference and specialized panels as well as a festival for children.
United Cities and Local Governments meet in China  
Guangzhou, 18 Nov 09
Some 500 representatives of local and regional authorities, as well as their partners - international institutions and national ministries – congregated in Guangzhou for the World Council and Executive Bureau meetings.
Making cities safer for women  
Seoul, 16 Nov 09
UN-HABITAT recently launched two new publications aimed at making cities safer for women. The books were released at the 2nd Metropolis Women International Network Forum in Seoul.
UN-HABITAT and Brazil sign World Urban Forum agreement  
Nairobi, 22 Oct 09
UN-HABITAT Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, and Brazil’s Permanent Representative, Mrs. Ana Maria Sampaio, signed a Conference Agreement to facilitate the organization of the Fifth Session of the World Urban Forum to be held in Rio de Janeiro from 22-26 March 2010.
Tibaijuka reiterates Sierra Leone’s importance to UN-HABITAT  
Nairobi, 15 Oct 09
UN-HABITAT Executive Director, Mrs. Anna Tibaijuka, has stated that Sierra Leone is priority country in the work of UN-HABITAT and expressed a desire to see a greater presence of the agency in that country.
Date set for inaugural Rafik Hariri UN-HABITAT Memorial Award  
London, 12 Oct 09
The inaugural Rafik Hariri UN-HABITAT Memorial Award will be given at the Fifth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF5) in Rio de Janeiro in March next year.
Brian Williams, a dedicated UN-HABITAT staff member  
Nairobi,Kenya, 6 Oct 09
An esteemed member of UN-HABITAT’s international staff, Mr. Brian Williams, passed away suddenly at the weekend.
New agreement boosts role of grassroots women  
Washington, 5 Oct 09
UN-HABITAT has signed a milestone agreement with the Huairou Commission to strengthen the involvement of grassroots women in projects and programmes for better housing and sustainable urban development.
Democratic République of Congo  
Mercredi, 23 Sept 09
Depuis le mois de mai dernier ONU-HABITAT exécute en partenariat avec le Haut Commissariat pour les Refugies (UNHCR) un programme foncier qui s’inscrit dans le cadre du retour et de la réintégration des personnes déplacées et des refugies dans les deux provinces du Nord Kivu et de l’Ituri.
UN-HABITAT Youth Opportunities Fund Advisory Committee Meets  
Nairobi, 18 Sept 09
The UN-HABITAT Advisory Committee of the Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development met for the first time at the organization headquarters in Nairobi on September 18, 2009.
 
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