World AIDS Day

UNDP engages Namibian communities in conversation on HIV/AIDS

• UNDP Head: Effective action on HIV/AIDS is essential to development

Ending violence against women helps achieve development goals

23 November - The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a unique opportunity to remind governments and societies of persisting and dramatic inequalities.

"Picture This" photo contest winners announced

UNDP launched an Africa-wide contest calling for photos of people working to mitigate or prevent the effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

• Kenyans, Moroccan receive top awards

UNDP empowers communities to treat TB in Burkina

20 November - Thanks to a community care project to fight tuberculosis, a nationwide net work of community associations has been set up to support patients during the treatment.

Hunger is the lack of rain

18 November - With funds from the UNDP-Spain MDG Achievement Fund, six UN agencies are helping a Mozambican district to adapt to climate change.

Red Ribbon Award calls for nominations to honour action on AIDS
1 December - The UNAIDS family and the XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010) are announcing a global call for nominations for the 2010 Red Ribbon Award.

UNDP, China lay plans for expanded partnership
28 November - UNDP and China laid the groundwork for an expanded relationship in a series of meetings that included Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and UNDP head Helen Clark.  This new strategic partnership could facilitate the sharing of China's development experiences with lesser developed countries.

• 27 November: China celebrates 30 years of partnership with UNDP
• 26 November: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets with UNDP head
• Remarks: UNDP's Helen Clark on 30th Anniversary of China partnership

Japan, UNDP to strengthen partnerships in peace-building and development
25 November - The Government of Japan and UNDP agreed to intensify cooperation for peace-building in Afghanistan and Pakistan during UNDP Administrator Helen Clark’s recent visit to Japan.

UNDP around the world

Ghana

Ghana launches development communication club

Tanzania

Ensuring local benefits from natural resources

Europe & CIS

Handling environmental hotspots in the Western Balkans

FYR Macedonia

Media campaign raises awareness about domestic violence

Cambodia

Art exhibition highlights achievements in clearing landmines