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World’s most powerful women call for stronger political role for females

New York – More than 20 of the world’s most powerful women called for more political participation for women as a crucial step for democracy, peace and sustainable economic and social development at an event during the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly today. Among heads of state, more

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Helen Clark one of world’s most powerful women, says Forbes

New York - Forbes Magazine today announced Helen Clark, chief of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as one of the world’s 100 most powerful women.   Appearing regularly in Forbes’ annual league table since her time as Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark ranked No. 50 this more

United Nations to scale-up relief for East Africa drought

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today called for an urgent scale-up in assistance for the millions affected by drought across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti and Uganda. “The biggest concern right now is that people are dying,” said UNDP Administrator Helen Clark. “We ne more

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Arab States transitions must be locally led and driven, says UNDP chief

Washington, D.C. — Reforms under way in Arab countries will succeed only if they are driven from within each country, but the international community can provide concrete support, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Helen Clark said today. Throughout the region, protesters “ha more

UNDP office receives award for role in rebuilding Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — The United States Committee for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) today presented its annual Julia V. Taft Award to UNDP’s Afghanistan-based office for its exceptional work in helping the country to reconcile and rebuild after decades of conflict. “UNDP’s Country Office more

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