The Human Development Index ( #HDI ) reveals a sobering reality: the world is falling short on the promise of 'building back better.'

Human Development Director Pedro Conceicao explains the findings from the latest Human Development Report in our newest blog post: wrld.bg/Uwf350Rf66B

Today, UN led by Susan Namondo Ngongi joined Lillian Aber & Embassy of Japan in Uganda 🇯🇵 🇺🇬 at Uganda Media Center for Japan's US$4.3M contribution to support Uganda's efforts for refugees, host communities, & Karamoja response.

More: bit.ly/3JmkCyC

➡️1.6 million refugees live in #Uganda in 2024
➡️This is up from about 4⃣0⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ in 2014.
➡️Refugee population has multiplied by 4 in the last decade in the country.

Abdirahman Meygag thanked Japan🇯🇵 for being a long-standing partner of WFP in Uganda and around the world🌍

On 16 Apr, Amb. Sasayama held a Joint Press Conference for 🇯🇵’s 2024 contribution in support of refugees and host communities, and Vulnerable Population in Karamoja, with Hon. Lillian Aber & 3 UN agencies. The projects implemented for people of 🇺🇬 with total budget of USD 4.3m🤝

Volunteering knows no age. Adil Adam, at 65, volunteers with UN Economic Commission for Africa; gets things done with his life experience and wisdom; remains young at heart; and inspires people around (including me)

Happy Eid celebrations to all celebrating and congratulations on a successful Ramadan effort. May the day usher greater joy and peace for us all. #EidAlFitr2024 #EidMubarak #uganda

Congratulations to Buganda Kingdom for a successful #KabakaBirthdayRun2024 . UN in Uganda appreciates the Kingdom's commitment to promote HIV services for men towards ending AIDS as a Public Health threat i n Uganda.

Under the ongoing PRO-ACT Project in Karamoja, led by Food and Agriculture Organization & WFP_Uganda, we've equipped 9
District Local Gov'ts & stakeholders with Spatial Information Mgt training.

This strengthens early warning systems for disasters & agricultural shocks, fostering #community #resilience .

Six trainers will return to #Uganda to become full-time staff at UNIDO's METRAC training centre once it becomes fully operational in the first quarter of 2024. flic.kr/p/2pntifn

This year, UN DESA's SDG Investment Fair showcases a range of investment opportunities #ForPeopleForPlanet in sectors such as clean energy, transportation & logistics, as well as social infrastructure.

👉Check it out: financing.desa.un.org/sdgifair

Polarisation, division & dehumanisation are catastrophically harming us.

No one wins when lives are lost.

I urge us all to have the difficult conversations so we can find our common ground & work towards lasting peace.

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“ #WorldAutismAwarenessDay is a moment to recognize & celebrate the important contributions of autistic people in every country & community.”

United Nations chief António Guterres calls for realization of human rights of people with autism to #LeaveNoOneBehind .

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Pooled funding goes beyond financing, fostering coherence, encouraging knowledge exchange, and supporting collective responses to crises in United Nations development work.

Learn more: jointsdgfund.org/article/pooled…

Narcissistic leaders are threatened by talent. They want to be the smartest person in the room.

Humble leaders are drawn to talent. They surround themselves with people who make them smarter.

Great leaders grow talent. They strive to make everyone in the room smarter.

Happy Easter!!! Hope all who celebrated Easter on 31 March have renewed their Christian commitments. May we all enjoy renewed feelings of hope, peace and joy for our days ahead.

Matter of fact, it is only 44 days to the Census start and our reference night is 9th May 2024. The enumeration exercise starts 10th May for 10 days and the census will be digital. No papers will be involved. #UgandaCensus2024 Ministry of ICT&NG Ministry of Finance Matia Kasaija UNFPA
Susan Namondo Ngongi
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I was hosted on NBS Television this morning to give highlights on our Preparedness as UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics ahead of the forthcoming #UgandaCensus2024 and had an insightful discussion with Mildred Tuhaise #MildredsTake.

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El Nino is threatening the lives of 45 million children in East & Southern Africa, including in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar & South Sudan.

UNICEF is actively working to protect children through adaptable & resilient programmes.

More here: uni.cf/3TyH9N9

Shea butter is cherished in cosmetics. In many African countries, it's also vital for women's income.

But shea trees are under threat.

See how women in Ghana are reviving forests and shea parklands, protecting our planet: bit.ly/3Vqjm4Q

#ClimateActionExplained