Delivering for Development Newsletter | Issue 33 | October-December 2023

Welcome to the 33rd edition of our Delivering for Development newsletter and 'Gëzuar Vitin e Ri!'. We start the year by issuing our regular roundup of news, stories, videos, and publications delivered by UN Agencies in Albania in the last few months of 2023.

Highlights of this issue include the outstanding program of actions to raise awareness about gender-based violence, the 16 Days of Activism campaign coordinated by UN Women. Closing the year on a positive note, Sweden committed USD 4 million to the Albania SDG Acceleration Fund, emphasizing sustainable business practices and private sector awareness of the SDGs, while UNDP in Albania actively engaged businesses in fostering sustainability and workplace diversity, and UNIDO helped run the 1st National Forum on Quality and Standards in Albania. As well as reflecting back on the events of UN Week.

Other highlights: IOM celebrated their 30th Anniversary in Albania. UNFPA organized events to promote tolerance, harmony, and coexistence, and UNOPS inaugurated newly renovated cultural sites under the EU4Culture program.

UNICEF emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation to prevent juvenile delinquency, the WHO focused on raising vaccination awareness, and FAO continued to play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable production and agrifood system development.

These activities spotlight the UN's multifaceted support to advance Albania’s development and human rights. We appreciate the excellent collaborative efforts with Albanian authorities and international partners for a resilient and inclusive future for the country.

We wish you a pleasant read and good health and happiness in 2024.

Fiona McCluney

Resident Coordinator

United Nations Albania

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