UNFPA GCC July-September 2016 highlights some important topics, including the training workshop held for Ministry of Social Development staff featuring puppet shadow theatre, a refresher training held for Oman Y-PEERs, UNFPA GCC participation in the Country Co-operation Strategy (CCS) 2016-2022 of WHO and the Government of Oman, UNFPA GCC participation in the celebration of the International Day of Non-Violence held by Raj Yoga Center in Muscat and UNFPA ED statement on World Contraception Day. 

During 2015, the Humanitarian Country Team supported the national
effort, preparing one of the most highly prioritized appeals
launched in the region. Partners, supported generously by donors,
have worked around the clock to reach people under siege,
help newly displaced seek safety, provide life-saving support
to families at extreme risk, and deliver assistance to returnees.
Unfortunately, all indicators point to a worsening situation. Iraq,
a country devastated by years of violence and conflict, is experiencing

PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The new development agenda and evolving funding dynamic call for new thinking, new partnerships and new ways of doing business. While our current financial situation, at least for now, may not allow us to do more, we can endeavour to do better—and we will.

In 2015, we sought ways to secure more predictable and stable funding while continuing efforts towards innovation, both in our operations and programme delivery, as a means of achieving greater efficiency, greater results and greater impact.

Policy Brief

Most young people lack accurate information about reproductive health and contraception, putting them at risk of unwanted pregnancies, STIs, and HIV/ AIDS. Through recognizing the human right of access to comprehensive reproductive health education (CRHE) and services, young people are empowered to protect their health, wellbeing and dignity. Whilst Sri Lanka has made some progress in the delivery of reproductive health services, there is room for improvement in the education sector and to meet international standards and protocols

This UNDAF has been prepared by the United Nations Country Team in Bosnia and Herzegovina in consultation with the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina and other partners, with the aim of improving the lives of the people of BiH, and particularly the most vulnerable

Four main goals have been identified that will set the direction and scope of action of UN system development assistance in the next five years. These are: