Gender Dialogues aims to address the unfinished business of achieving gender equality. UNOPS will co-host this second event in the series at UN City, in collaboration with the Embassies of Australia and Norway in Denmark, and the Why Foundation. UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo is delivering the opening remarks at the event.

Grete Faremo led the event at TEDxFrederiksberg held in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark

A new agreement between UNOPS and Japanese technology giant Sony aims to promote innovation and technology in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Decades of instability have caused untold suffering for people across the Central African Republic. In the first of a three-part series, we explore how a cash transfer programme is helping to improve living conditions and reduce poverty.

Decades of instability have caused untold suffering for people across the Central African Republic. In the second of a three-part series, we explore how improving infrastructure is helping connect communities.

Under-Secretary-General Faremo delivers statement at the First Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board in New York.

Statement by Grete Faremo, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNOPS, to UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board First Regular Session, New York – 6 February 2020

For the fourth year in a row, UNOPS has received gold level distinction from the world's leading procurement and supply professional body, remaining the only organization globally to do so.

On the organization’s 25th birthday, UNOPS doubles down on its commitment to helping partners achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the ‘decade of action’ ahead.

Four hours northwest of Guatemala City, amid the Western Highlands and at the foot of the Santa María volcano, lies the country’s second largest city Quetzaltenango – or as it is more commonly known, Xela, derived from its old Mayan name, Xelajú.

How fighting corruption and strengthening procurement capacities is bringing improved public healthcare for millions of people across Guatemala – and reaching those that need it most.

While the people of Guatemala have universal access to healthcare, needs are not always met. Guatemala’s public healthcare system is challenged with limited resources, an increasing number of patients, high medical and treatment costs, and poor infrastructure.