The Commission on the Status of Women is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. On 15 March, UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will participate in a virtual side event on sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure for gender equality and climate action.

As Fund and Grant Manager, UNOPS will assist the well-established coalition in advancing more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions.

UNOPS and the World Bank continue to provide rural and peri-urban communities across Yemen with improved access to much needed electricity.

With operational support provided by UNOPS, the Centre will step up implementation of the UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) climate change strategy and energy programme.

Under-Secretary-General Grete Faremo addresses the 2022 First Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board.

Statement by Grete Faremo, Under Secretary Gene​ral and Executiv​e Director of UNOPS, at the First regular session of the Executive Board, 1 February 2022

UNOPS is committed to supporting the people and government of Tonga following the recent devastating events in Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai in the Pacific.

UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo will reflect on UNOPS work in 2021 and discuss priorities for 2022 on 1 February at 10:00 am (New York time). You can watch the live proceedings of the Executive Board via UN Web TV or follow #unopsEB on Twitter.

The Technical Guidance for Prison Planning document provides design and planning guidance toward the development of correctional infrastructure that meets human rights obligations. Based on the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (Mandela Rules) ​and more recent international norms and standards, the manual puts forth a clear methodology and actionable parameters to achieve safe, decent, and humane detention facilities.

In 2021, a deadly second wave of COVID-19 hit India hard, throwing medical facilities into turmoil as they struggled to meet the unprecedented spike in new cases.

With public resources under huge strain as countries respond to and recover from the pandemic, a renewed focus on tackling corruption in public procurement couldn’t be more urgent.

In partnership with the government of Saint Lucia, UNOPS and the University of Oxford outline key infrastructure financing opportunities to help the country achieve its sustainable development priorities.