UNAMI Newsletter United Nations Assistance Mission for

Newsletter - Issue 17 October 2011

IN THIS ISSUE UN mission’s new chief reaches out to all Iraqis

UN mission’s new chief reaches out to all Iraqis ...1

UN celebrates 66th anniversary with Iraqi and international partners ...... 2

UNAMI head Kobler visits Citadel ...... 3

Iraqi officials take part in refugee law course ...... 4

Clean hands save lives - Global Handwash- ing Day celebrated by thousands of children across Iraq ...... 5

News briefs ...... 6

List of UN Acronyms ...... 8

In the first in a series of high-level meetings throughout the month, SRSG Martin Kobler (left) meets with Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs , 9 October 2011. Photo: UNAMI PIO

am privileged to be here to con- retary General’s newly appointed envoy tribute to serving and assisting Iraq in Iraq has moved fast to meet with the “Iand its people at a time when the country’s key decision-makers and com- We are here to serve the country is going through an important munities. phase in its transition towards a peaceful Iraqi people, Mr. Kobler began with a series of visits and prosperous State,” said Special Repre- with Iraq’s leadership including President sentative of the United Nations Secretary- Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nuri Al-Ma- Mr. Martin Kobler, General (SRSG) for Iraq and Head of the liki and Foreign Affairs Minister Hoshyar United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Zebari. Special Representative of the UN (UNAMI), Mr. Martin Kobler. Secretary-General for Iraq The SRSG used the forums to express his The SRSG delivered his comments upon gratitude to each of the leaders for their his arrival on 8 October 2011 to the Mis- valuable assistance and support provided sion’s Headquarters in Baghdad, adding to UNAMI and the United Nations team in that he was “very much looking forward Iraq and to gain valuable insight into the to working closely with Iraqi Government, key challenges the country faces toward the Council of Representatives, state in- becoming an irreversible democratic, sta- stitutions and Iraqi civil society, together ble and prosperous State. Mr. Kobler, who with the United Nations family in Iraq, in previously served in Iraq as Germany’s the fulfillment of our mandate in support Ambassador, was pleased to note that the of Iraq and its people’s aspirations for a Iraq he came back to was not the same as better future.” the one he left in 2007. Since assuming his duties, the UN Sec- On 23 October, Mr. Kobler embarked on be the last as Kirkuk and the Disputed In- Bazony, and young people. his first visit to Erbil, in Iraq’s re- ternal Boundaries are a key priority for us. “Youth are the future of this country and gion, where he met with the leadership of More importantly, all the interlocutors I I am keen on hearing from them on their the Kurdistan Regional Government. have so far spoken to are requesting us to expectations and concerns from the coun- During the two-day visit, SRSG Kobler met assist in providing the way forward to ad- try’s leaders and also from us, the United with senior leadership including the Presi- dress the pending issues that need to be Nations,” the SRSG said, speaking at Basra dent of the Kurdistan Region, Masoud resolved,” SRSG Kobler said in his encoun- University. “We intend to focus as a matter Barzani, and the Speaker of the Iraqi Kurd- ter with the media following his meetings of priority in the coming months on youth istan Region’s Parliament, Kamal Kirkouki. with Kirkuk officials. as we believe that it is the best investment Mr. Kobler emphasized to all interlocutors Representatives of the Christian commu- to ensure a bright future for the country,” the keenness of the United Nations in Iraq nity were also met by Mr. Kobler. “We are he added. to provide effective support in address- here to serve the Iraqi people. Iraq is rich Mr. Kobler, of Germany, was officially ap- ing national priorities and those identified with its ethnic and religious diversity and pointed by the UN Secretary-General as in the Region. He was briefed during his all communities have a contribution to his Special Representative for Iraq and meetings on the achievements made in make in building an Iraq where the values Head of UNAMI on 11 August 2011. He re- the Kurdistan region, in particular in the of tolerance, respect of others’ beliefs and places Mr. Ad Melkert of the Netherlands economic and social fields, and the latest indiscrimination serve as the foundation who served from July 2009 to August political developments. of a healthy society,” he said. As a mat- 2011. ter of priority, the SRSG indicated that he A week later, the UN’s top envoy in Iraq intends to meet as soon as possible with Prior to his assignment in Iraq, SRSG Ko- travelled to Kirkuk, located north of Bagh- representatives of other communities. bler served as Deputy Special Representa- dad, where he met with the Governor, tive (Political) for Afghanistan since March Najmeldin O. Karim, the Deputy Governor, Mr. Kobler’s last visit of the month was to 2010. He has vast experience in develop- Mr. Rakan al-Juburi, and the Chairperson Basra, located in the country’s south, to ing policies for conflict areas with more of the Provincial Council, Mr. Hasan Turan. emphasize the UN’s commitment to the than 25 years in his country’s Foreign people of Iraq across the country. During “This is my first visit to Kirkuk and I made Service. He previously served as Director- this occasion he met with the Basra’s Gov- General for Culture and Communication sure to come here the soonest after tak- ernor, Khalaf Adbdul-Samad, the Chair- ing up my duties. But it will definitely not in Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, man of the Provincial Council, Sabaha Al- and was Ambassador to Iraq and Egypt.

UN Day UN celebrates 66th anniversary with Iraqi and international partners

he United Nations family in Iraq celebrated on 24 October 2011 Tthe 66th anniversary of the world body at the UN’s offices in Baghdad with the participation of Deputy Prime Min- ister Rowsch Shaways, Deputy Prime Minister Hussain Shehristani, and Min- ister of Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari. A large number of Iraqi senior officials, representatives of the international community and Iraqi civil society took part in this year’s celebration of United Nations Day. Representing the UN in Iraq, Special Representative of the UN Secretary- General (SRSG) for Iraq, Martin Kobler, highlighted some salient United Na- Left to Right - Deputy Prime Minister Rowsch Shaways, SRSG Martin Kobler, Deputy Prime Minister Hussain Shehristani, and tions and partners’ achievements that Minister of Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari join in celebrating UN Day in Baghdad.Photo: Sarmad Al-Safy/UNAMI PIO have made a positive difference in the www.uniraq.org UNAMI Newsletter 2 UN Day lives of Iraqis, especially in the fields of Deputy Prime Minister Shehristani laud- more presence in Iraq. The Government elections, governance, public sector re- ed the United Nations’ contribution in is committed to providing a secure en- form, rule of law, anti-corruption, edu- helping the people of Iraq build a new vironment for the UN in Iraq," Mr. Zebari cation, health and delivery of essential free and democratic Iraq, particularly added. noting the UN’s significant role “in or- social services. The United Nations in Iraq is composed ganizing free and fair elections to elect “We can do more and we are ready to of the United Nations Assistance Mission those who represent the free will of the help with more…we are here to ad- for Iraq (UNAMI), and 20 United Nations Iraqis.” dress the challenges that the people of agencies, funds and programmes, out of Iraq are facing. We are here to help as Highlighting UNAMI’s support to build- which 16 are operating in the country. Iraqi challenges must and should be ad- ing the capacities of the Iraqi Indepen- The Organization works together with dressed by the Iraqis themselves,” said dent High Electoral Commission as one the Government of Iraq, the civil soci- SRSG Kobler, also highlighting that the of the many UN achievements in the ety and the international community UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, together country, Minister Zebari, said: “The Gov- to support Iraq’s strides toward a more with the United Nations Country Team, ernment of Iraq provided funding to the peaceful and prosperous future. electoral commission in Tunisia in order are working on intensifying develop- The United Nations officially came into to support their elections. The new Iraq mental efforts in three priority areas: existence on 24 October 1945, when the will be side by side with the people and youth, water and the environment. UN Charter had been ratified by a major- democracy." In his address, Deputy Prime Minister ity of the original 51 Member States. The Shaways said, “We in Iraq know very well "The Government of Iraq has strong Organization counts now 193 Member the meaning of the efforts exerted by ties with UNAMI and the role that the States and the day is celebrated each the United Nations and its development UN agencies played in reconstruction year around the world as the United Na- and humanitarian programmes." The and capacity building of Iraq is valu- tions Day to highlight the work and the Deputy Prime Minister went on to pay able. However, while acknowledging achievements of the United Nations to- respects to Sérgio de Mello and his col- the work and achievements of the agen- wards peace and development and hu- leagues who lost their lives in Iraq while cies, it is important to note that in order man dignity. “they were developing plans to contrib- for those successes to be more effective ute in building the new Iraq." and consolidated, UN agencies need

Development UNAMI head Kobler visits Erbil Citadel

By May Shaer and Caroline Fisher, UNESCO

he Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) to Iraq, Mr. Martin Kobler, toured the Citadel of Erbil on 22 October T2011, visiting its heritage buildings and the “Erbil Citadel Revital- ization Project,” currently under implementation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the High Commission for Erbil Citadel Revitalization (HCECR). The SRSG was received by the representative of the High Commission for Erbil Citadel Revitalization, Site Manager Ranan Khasraw Tawfiq, and staff of UNESCO Iraq. During the visit, Mr. Kobler expressed interest in the Citadel’s history and cultural heritage, and was impressed with the current efforts of the Kurdistan authorities and UNESCO towards its rehabilitation. The Citadel of Erbil has evidence of many millennia of habitation and is considered as one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world. It rises 22-34 m above the surrounding city, while the mound it- SRSG Kobler tours the historic Citadel of Erbil on 22 October 2011. Photo: Bikem self is thought to be composed of successive archaeological strata, and Ekberzade/UNAMI PIO

www.uniraq.org UNAMI Newsletter 3 Development appears to date from at least the against in 331 istan’s region. The Citadel has been on the Iraqi Tenta- (4,000 B.C.). BC. tive List for World Heritage Nomination since January Although no systematic archaeo- The present urban fabric of the 2010. Through funding from the Kurdistan Regional logical research and excavation Citadel occupies around 11 hect- Government and the partnership of the HCECR, have been carried out at the Citadel ares. The current standing buildings UNESCO has been rendering its technical assistance itself, nevertheless, Erbil itself has of the Citadel consist primarily of towards implementing this important project since been much represented in cunei- houses dating from the mid-eigh- 2007. form tablets and historical texts. It teenth century onwards. Very few Building upon the accomplishments of the first is known during the Neo-Sumerian houses were built after the 1930s, phase which saw the creation of a Conservation and Empire, the Old Assyrian period while many of them were remod- Rehabilitation Master Plan for the Citadel, UNESCO (2,000-1,500 BC), the Mitanni (1,500- eled afterwards. Iraq is currently in the midst of Phase II of the Erbil 1,350 BC), the Assyrian (1,360-1,000 The historic structure enjoys a Citadel Revitalization Project. BC) and the Neo-Assyrian Empires prime location in the heart of the The overall goal of Phase II is to ensure the sustain- (1,000-620 BC). It is also known city of Erbil. It holds great symbolic able revitalization and development of the Citadel to have been the base of Darius significance for the people of Kurd- by implementing conservation and restoration mea- III as he fought his final campaign sures in accordance with best practices, while also enhancing national capacities in the field of heritage conservation, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the City of Erbil in the long term. To date, the conservation work of four of the Citadel’s most vulnerable buildings is nearing completion, while works on four others has commenced in No- vember 2011. Additionally, a comprehensive capaci- ty building program has been finalized, and the prep- aration of a management plan is underway, outlining policies for the Citadel’s development, rehabilitation, conservation and uses, including cultural activities, tourism, investment opportunities, and residences. Other ongoing project activities include a study of the Citadel’s slope and perimeter façades that would lead to propose solutions for their stabilization and The Citadel of Erbil, considered one of the longest continuously inhabited sites in the world, rises more than 22 a study for the restoration of a number of significant meters above the surrounding city. Photo by: HCECR buildings that are at risk of collapse.

Humanitarian Assistance Iraqi officials take part in refugee law course

By Hélène Caux, UNHCR – Iraq

he Office of the UN High Commis- Displacement and Justice. protecting refugees in a situation of mass sioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Both the opening and closing ceremo- influx, protecting internally displaced Tthe International Institute for Hu- nies were attended by the Deputy Minis- persons (IDPs), and addressing trafficking manitarian Law, based in Sanremo, Italy, ter of Defence, the Deputy Minister of the and smuggling. in late September held an intensive train- Ministry of Displacement and Migration, “It is very important to have regular train- ing course on International Refugee Law, as well as by representatives from the ings and meetings with practitioners at the Defence University in Baghdad. Ministry of Interior, from the Italian em- from international agencies such as UN- The five-day course, funded by the Ital- bassy, and from UNHCR. HCR,” said one of the participants. “UN- ian Government, was attended by 46 of- The training included courses on asylum HCR is very well known in Iraq and all over ficials from the Iraq’s Ministries of Human the world for taking care of refugees and Rights, Defence, Interior, Migration and and Islam, refugee status determination, negotiating protection on the ground, IDPs, and as we all know, we have over 1.2

www.uniraq.org UNAMI Newsletter 4 Humanitarian Assistance million displaced people in Iraq,” the participant added. This general course on International Refugee Law has been offered worldwide since 1982, however this was its first time taking place in Iraq. The courses are organized by the Inter- national Institute of Humanitarian Law in co-operation with UNHCR, and with the support of the Swiss Federal Office for Migration, the US State Department (Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Refugee Law Courses have been developed primarily to benefit government officials who are involved in the formu- lation and application of legislations and policies affecting people in need of protection. Likewise, the courses are open to members of civil society, particularly those who advocate Participants of the UNHCR / International Institute for Humanitarian Law intensive training course on for the protection of forcibly uprooted people. International Refugee Law. Photo : Hassan Al-Tamimi /UNHCR The International Refugee Law courses aim at: promoting law, principles and policies relating to the protection of per- programme. Different learning benefit to their and UNHCR's sons in need of protection; developing a common under- methodologies are used to en- future work and collaboration,” standing among participants on how these legislations and courage participants to apply said Claire Bourgeois, UNHCR policies can be promoted and implemented at the national their acquired knowledge and representative in Iraq, who at- level by a variety of stakeholders; enhancing the skills of par- skills in their country operations tended part of the course. “We ticipants in developing and applying policies and standards in a practical and pragmatic also hope that this training will in conformity with principles of international law; develop- manner. contribute to strengthen the ing a positive attitude among participants towards the pro- “We believe that the knowl- protection services provided to tection of refugees and other uprooted people. edge and skills acquired by refugees and IDPs,” she added. During the training, participants have the opportunity to the respective Government For more information, please con- interact with practitioners and experts on refugee and IDP participants during this train- tact: Hélène Caux, [email protected] protection, who facilitate various thematic sessions of the ing in Baghdad will be of great

Development Clean hands save lives - Global Handwashing Day celebrated by thou- sands of children across Iraq By Jaya Murthy, UNICEF – Iraq

he UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) of handwashing with soap through single vaccine. joined thousands of children plays, songs, and drawing competi- The simple act of washing hands with across Iraq from 15 to 24 October T tions. UNICEF distributed soap and hy- soap at critical moments – such as af- in celebrating the 4th annual Global giene kits in participating schools and, ter using the toilet or before handling Handwashing Day, emphasizing the in partnership with Zain Iraq, launched food – is an easy and affordable inter- importance of handwashing with soap a weeklong SMS campaign to remind vention that can reduce the incidence as an effective, simple, and affordable millions of people of the importance of of diarrhea among children under five way to prevent disease. In events handwashing. by almost 50 per cent, and cut respira- throughout the period, teachers, par- The activities are aimed at spreading a tory infections by as much as 25 per ents and government officials encour- life-saving message: clean hands save cent. aged all Iraqis to lather up to prevent lives. In Iraq, respiratory infections and life-threatening diseases such as diar- “Soap is not in short supply,” said diarrheal diseases are the two main rhea and acute respiratory infections. Therese Dooley, UNICEF’s Senior Ad- causes of death in children under the viser for Hygiene and Sanitation. “The In all, more than 18,000 Iraqi children age of five. Washing with soap pre- vast majority of poor households have from 36 schools, took part by teach- vents disease in a more straightfor- soap in the home. The problem is that ing each other about the importance ward and cost-effective way than any www.uniraq.org UNAMI Newsletter 5 Development it is most commonly used for laundry or bathing, but rarely for handwash- ing,” Dooley added, noting that UNI- CEF would like to ensure handwashing with soap becomes a social norm in all countries. Many governments around the world have now adopted Global Handwash- ing Day as a national celebration. In Iraq, the Ministries of Health and Edu- cation have been marking Handwash- ing day for the past three years, with both ministries again joining UNICEF to celebrate this day this year. For further information, please contact: Jaya Murthy, UNICEF Iraq, jmurthy@unicef. org, +962796926190 or Salam Abdulmu- nem, UNICEF Iraq, sabdulmunem@unicef. org, +964780912 6782 In celebrating the 4th annual Global Handwashing Day, Iraqi children take part in activities highlighting the importance of handwashing with soap. Photo: UNICEF – Iraq

News Briefs

Iraqi Government, WFP launch school feeding programme With the aim of encouraging vulnerable and poor families to send their children to school, the Ministry of Education of Iraq and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) launched the school feeding programme with the start of the 2011/2012 academic year. The joint initiative is to reach more than 550,000 primary school children at about 1,800 schools in 24 of the most vulner- able districts of the country. The food ra- tion is to improve the nutritional status of children and improve their school atten- dance and retention and ability to con- centrate in class. At present, an estimated The Government of Iraq and WFP partner to reach more than 550,000 as part of the national school feeding project. Pictured: 7.5 million Iraqis live below the poverty WFP Country Representative Edward Kallon (left) and Iraqi Minister of Education Muhammad Tamim. Photo: WFP line of US $2 a day. the human rights of people living with In August 2010 the Iraqi Council of Minis- WHO launches Mental these conditions, was launched on 13 Oc- ters approved the National School Feed- Health Atlas tober 2011. ing Programme. WFP was requested to support school feeding implementation The World Health Organization (WHO) The Atlas presents data from 184 WHO and build the capacity of the Ministry of Mental Health Atlas 2011, a global mental Member States, covering 98 per cent of Education to take over the programme in health resource available to prevent and the world’s population. Facts and figures 2012. treat mental disorders and help protect presented in the publication indicate that www.uniraq.org UNAMI Newsletter 6 News Briefs resources for mental health remain inade- “Today’s event promoting Corporate So- The meeting, chaired by Iraq’s Director quate, noting that distribution of resourc- cial Responsibility in the Iraqi private sec- General in the Ministry of Health, Dr. es across regions and income groups is tor is yet another step that puts Iraq and Chassib Ali Al Shmoosy, was attended by substantially uneven and in many coun- its private sector on the global business 30 members of the Ministerial Advisory tries they are extremely scarce. The results agenda as a key partner in the region Committee, health experts and senior of the Atlas reinforce the urgent need to and around the world,” said Christine Ministry of Health staff from Iraq’s main scale up resources and care for mental McNab, Deputy Special Representative governorates, including members of the health within countries. of the Secretary General in Iraq/ Resident Ministerial Advisory Committee from the and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq. Kurdistan Regional Governorate. WFP marks World Food Over 30 companies, civil society orga- Experts refine ap- Day in Iraq nizations and multinational enterprises The World Food Programme (WFP) on operating in Iraq formally joined the proach to identify Iraq’s 15 October 2011 marked World Food Compact in recent months, underscor- most deprived children Day by highlighting the vital role food ing the significant increase in awareness Experts on the well-being of children assistance plays during humanitarian and engagement of the Iraqi and global concluded a workshop on 20 October crises, supporting recovery in the imme- business communities. 2011 to refine an innovative approach diate aftermath of disasters, and build- that identifies the varying levels of depri- ing the resilience that is necessary to Workshop aimed at ensure food security. finalizing Iraq’s health vation amongst children in Iraq. Relief, recovery and resilience are the sector Roadmap Participants from Iraq’s Central Statistics three defining pillars of WFP’s work Office, the Kurdistan Region’s Statistics A two-day workshop was held in Am- in more than 70 countries around the Office, universities from the Middle East, man, Jordan, to finalize the Roadmap for world, where the Programme brought the International Monetary Fund, UN implementation of the Iraq Public Sector food assistance to close to 100 million agencies in Iraq, and UN Children’s Fund Modernization Programme from 18 to 19 people this year. (UNICEF), reviewed statistical indicators October 2011. relevant to children. “While the food security situation in The Roadmap developed for the health Iraq has been improving, it is important The three-day workshop centered on a sector in Iraq proposes a service delivery to remember that there are still close- Government of Iraq and UNICEF frame- model for family medicine organizations, to a million people in need of food as- work that pre-selected key issues that general hospital organizations, and ter- sistance, which is why WFP is working children experience during the various tiary services centers. The initiative pro- closely with the Iraqi Government to en- stages of their life; from infancy all the poses a ten-year plan for modernization sure that these people are provided for,” way to age 17. of the health sector in Iraq. said WFP Iraq Country Director Edward Kallon. Companies in Iraq join Global Compact pro- moting responsible business practices In a historic event, the Iraqi Council of Ministers Secretariat and the United Na- tions Development Programme (UNDP) launched on 15 October 2011 the Global Compact. The world-wide initiative is designed to enhance the role of the private sector and promote responsible business practices through sustainable partnerships and commitments to human rights, labour standards, environmental sustainability Ms. Christine McNab, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General in Iraq/ Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for and transparency in business operations. Iraq, addresses participants in Baghdad at the launch of the Global Compact on 15 October 2011. Photo: Bikem Ekberzade/UNAMI PIO

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Initial analysis using the pre-selected issues and life cycle stages has already shown some compelling results which, once finalized, will guide the Govern- ment of Iraq, the UN and all other stakeholders to develop targeted re- sponses to the most deprived popula- tion segments in Iraqi society.

Iraqi hospital staff participate in pre- ventive maintenance seminar for Health- care facilities Iraqi engineering personnel take part in an advanced course from 23-27 October 2011 on the operation and preventive mainte- Twelve Iraqi engineering personnel nance of Healthcare facilities. Photo: WHO from Fallujah Maternity and Child- rens Hospital attended a one-week advanced course from 23-27 October Erbil workshop focusses amined from various perspectives in or- 2011, on operation and preventive on mother, child health der to produce quality and reliable infor- maintenance seminar for Healthcare mation in a timely manner and to ensure As part of a joint collaboration between facilities. their adequate use by all stakeholders. UN agencies, the World Health Organiza- The course, conducted by the Iraqi tion (WHO) -Iraq Office participated in the Ministry of Health and the World Technical Workshop for the Mother and UNAMI Newsletter is published Health Organization (WHO)-Iraq Office Child Health and Nutrition Programme monthly by the UNAMI Public Informa- and held in Amman, Jordan, provided from 28-30 October 2011 in Erbil, located tion Office. Contents do not necessarily a strong practical foundation for the in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. reflect the official position of the United understanding of the concepts of Pre- Nations or that of UNAMI. Articles may The forum was attended by 35 partici- be freely reproduced, with credit to ventive Maintenance Management. pants from the Ministry of Health, Bagh- UNAMI Newsletter. For comments and The training served to define the tools dad and Erbil, Health/Nutrition officers suggestions, contact needed to plan the various steps of from the districts and governorate and [email protected] preventive maintenance, as well as to UN agencies. Editor-in-Chief: Radhia Achouri ensure the quality of services provided Managing Editor: Aicha Elbasri The workshop identified a number of is- Editor: Christopher Cycmanick to patients and staff working in the sues and obstacles that face mother and Photo Editor: Bikem Ekberzade hospital. child health and nutrition. Each was ex- Graphic Designer: Salar A. Brifkani

List of the United Nations Acronyms The United Nations Country Team has 20 members, including 16 resident and four non-resident agencies. Members of the Team are: Food and Ag- riculture Organization (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN), UN Development Programme (UNDP), UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), UN Population Fund (UN- FPA), UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), World Food Programme (WFP) and World Health Organization (WHO). In addition to UN entities, the United Nations Country Team includes the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Bank.

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