The United Nations (UN) has been present in Myanmar since the country gained its independence. The UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator is the top UN official in Myanmar for humanitarian, recovery and development activities. The UN country-level coordination is managed by the UN Country Team.
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UN RC/HC – Office of the UN Resident / Humanitarian Coordinator
To coordinate the development and humanitarian activities of UN and partner agencies, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities. |
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www.un.org |
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UNDP – United Nations Development Programme
To provide a link to the global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge experiences and resources to help people build a better life. |
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www.mm.undp.org |
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UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund
To promote the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. |
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www.unfpa.org |
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UN-HABITAT – United Nations Urban Settlements Programme
To promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. |
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www.unhabitat.org |
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UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
To lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees / IDPs / stateless populations, resolve refugee / IDP problems and reduce stateless worldwide. |
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www.unhcr.org |
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UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
To advocate for children’s rights and to help meet the needs of the children worldwide. |
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www.unicef.org |
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WFP – World Food Programme
To combat world hunger, use its food to save lives during emergencies and as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. |
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www.wfp.org |
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FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
To raise levels of nutrition, improve agriculture productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy. |
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www.fao.org |
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ILO – International Labour Organization
Advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work. |
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www.ilo.org |
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UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization
To contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science and culture. |
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www.unesco.org |
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WHO – World Health Organization
The attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health. |
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www.whomyanmar.org |
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UNIC – United Nations Information Center
To serve as a reliable source of up-to-date information about the UN, delivering information to a wide range of people, including journalists, government officials, civil society representatives, students, educators and researchers. |
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http://yangon.unic.org |
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UNOCHA – United Nations Office for Coordination of Human Affairs
To mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate for the right of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention; and facilitate sustainable solution. |
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http://ochaonline.un.org |
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UNODC – Unite Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
To assist member states in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime and terrorism. |
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www.unodc.org |
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UNDSS – United Nations Department of Safety and Security
To provide security advise to the Designated Official, Myanmar Security Management Team, UN Agencies, Programmes and Funds, INGOs and Implementing Partners of the UN. |
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http://dss.un.org/public |
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IOM – International Organization for Migration
To help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for pratical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need. |
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www.iom.int |
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UNAIDS – United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS
To bring together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations to help the world prevent new HIV infections, care for those already infected, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic. |
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www.unaids.org |
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UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
To expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. |
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www.unops.org |
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