With $6.3 million in funding from the Government of Japan, UNOPS will implement two projects aimed at enhancing the living conditions and safety of the Iraqi population, in particular those living in the newly liberated areas.

The Government of India, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNOPS on 8 March signed a partnership agreement to expedite the post-earthquake reconstruction process in Nepal.

They build infrastructure that help make our communities climate resilient. They remain primary care-givers in many countries around the world. They make-up nearly half of our world’s population … they are women.

On International Women’s Day, UNOPS launches new gender strategy

Under-Secretary-General Grete Faremo conducts official visit to discuss supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

When it comes to social housing, accounting for context isn’t always a priority. But it should be.

Under-Secretary-General Grete Faremo conducts official visit to Argentina to discuss infrastructure and improving living conditions.

A new project will benefit nearly 2,000 primary schools in the country.

On 11 February 2018, the Chairman of Bin Zayed Group, Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed Bin Saqr Al Nahyan, and UNOPS Executive Director Grete Faremo met in Dubai.

Islands of the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic and Indian Oceans boast white sandy coastlines, forest-covered mountain ranges and historic ports. But, the position of Small Island Developing States also makes them uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Under-Secretary-General Faremo delivers statement at First Regular Session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board in New York. This was UNOPS first official statement to new members of the 2018 Executive Board.​

Despite governments, businesses and the UN adopting many policies expressing commitment to gender equality, there is still a long way to go to make this a global reality.