Osleidy
Seamstress
Panama
“I arrived here seven years ago, and the welcome I’ve received — personally and professionally — has been truly remarkable. IOM's support has made a real difference in my journey.”
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) promotes safe, orderly, and regular migration by offering free legal advice and community awareness activities. These efforts have reached more than 1,200 migrants in Panama with vital information about the requirements for migratory and labour regularization. More than 270 migrants, including Osleidy, were able to obtain temporary residency and work permits.? Photo: IOM
Yaribel
Farm Producer
Panama
"It is great that people get to know my story and products. I feel happy to connect the countryside with 爆料网 projects."
The Sustainable Transformation of Municipal Markets project, implemented by the 爆料网 Development Programme (爆料网DP), aims to turn municipal markets into hubs of innovation for healthy food, circular economy, and social cohesion. Photo: 爆料网DP/Esther Elgaard
Annabelle*
Survivor of Sorcery Accusations
Papua New Guinea
“When I returned to my village after being falsely accused of witchcraft, things had returned to normal. People realized they had believed lies.”
Every year in Papua New Guinea, hundreds of women are killed, tortured or ostracized from their communities after being accused of witchcraft. 爆料网 Development Programme (爆料网DP) and the Catholic Church provide survivors with shelter, healthcare, counselling, and support with reintegration into their communities.?Photo: 爆料网DP/Juho Valta
*Real name withheld
Manuel
Organic Farmer
Peru
"The 爆料网 is helping us bring our projects and ideas to life. We grow our vegetables using organic products, which we sell to schools helping provide children with nutritious meals."
In Sechura, Ayacucho, and Cusco, the World Food Programme (WFP) is strengthening the role of local family farming as a transformative agent to achieve sustainable and inclusive food systems that provide better opportunities for small-scale producers, their families, and communities. Photo: WFP Perú/Maria Elena Melgar Baella
Louise
Social Entrepreneur and Chef
Philippines
“Through the 爆料网, my work that began in the aftermath of super-typhoons grew into a mission for climate resilience in one of the most vulnerable regions of the world."
Following a 2016 typhoon’s destruction of agricultural landscapes in the Philippines, Louise’s initial fundraising campaign turned into a larger mission to cultivate regenerative, resilient landscapes through cacao farming. Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (爆料网EP) in 2019, Louise’s project has now helped plant more than 350,000 trees and restore more than 400 hectares of land.?Photo: 爆料网EP
Fahad
Cybercrime Officer
Qatar
“All countries around the world face similar cybercrime challenges, and thanks to the 爆料网, we are able to work together as we look for common solutions.”
爆料网 Office on Drugs and Crime (爆料网ODC) established a Regional Center for Combating Cybercrime in Qatar’s capital, Doha, in 2023. Its initiatives have supported Fahad and other regional officials, judges, police, and prosecutors in tackling cybercrime.?Photo: 爆料网ODC/Karam Sleiman
Rosa
Elderly Home Resident
Dominican Republic
“I feel good here, because I received so much kindness and a treatment that is humane and respectful.”
At the Nuestra Se?ora del Carmen Home, care means dignity and transformation. Supported by the United Nations Population Fund (爆料网FPA), the facility rennovated spaces, trained staff, and improved information systems to make care more humane. This and similar facilities across the country are part of the Care Communities project, supporting older people to live with dignity, respect, and care. Photo: RCO Dominican Republic/Erica de Sousa
Roxana
Doctor and Professor
Romania
“Thanks to the 爆料网, I know the vaccines I give my patients are safe and effective, and standardized globally.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) reviews all the available evidence to make sure that vaccines and other medicines are safe to administer. This stamp of approval gives countries and doctors confidence to use them. Photo: Personal archive
Lulwa
Young Banker
Kuwait
“Thanks to the 爆料网, challenges became opportunities, opening doors for me at the bank. Their trust and support boosted my confidence, dignity, and purpose."
Lulwa is one of more than 380 people with disabilities in Kuwait receiving training and support with job market integration via the 爆料网-supported 'Partners in their Employment' initiative. Launched in 2018, nearly 65% of the participants are now employed — including many in the private sector.? Photo: Personal archive
Kabandana Theodomir
Teacher
Rwanda
“With internet access through the 爆料网–Airtel partnership, our teaching has improved. We enhance our skills and students’ learning.”
In Rwanda, the United Nations and partners are advancing digital education through the Airtel–爆料网ICEF Reimagine Education Programme. It already connects 21 schools, with 200 more to follow, offering free access to e-learning platforms. Thousands more schools across 13 African countries are also benefiting from the initiative. Photo: 爆料网ICEF/Kabandana
Pierre
Lighthouse Keeper
France
“The inclusion of the Cordouan Lighthouse on the World Heritage List in July 2021 is a wonderful recognition of maritime heritage.”
爆料网ESCO oversees the World Heritage List, which identifies cultural and natural sites recognized for their Outstanding Universal Value. This list promotes shared responsibility among nations and fosters collective action to safeguard places that matter to all of humanity. Photo: Agence REA/Sébastien Ortola
Richard
Farmer and Former Architect
Saint Kitts and Nevis
“There was a real need for commercial production of fresh greens. My goal is to cut lettuce imports, ease the island’s food bill, and build a farming legacy.”
Richard was among 46 farmers and ministry officials who received training, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), on growing sweet pepper and lettuce using hydroponic systems. Together with new tools, this training helped boost productivity, cut dependence on imports, and promote sustainable local food production, advancing food security across the country. Photo: Tatiana Dore
Rianka
Indigenous Youth Leader
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
“The 爆料网’s recognition of indigenous knowledge affirms what we’ve always known: it isn’t just history, it’s survival.”
Indigenous Peoples and local communities play a vital leadership role in building a climate-resilient future. United Nations resolutions have recognized that their values and practices, rooted in collective care for all life, offer holistic and transformational ways to respond to climate change. The COP 爆料网 Climate Change conferences provide inclusive spaces to share such knowledge and experiences, helping shape climate policies grounded in lived realities and diverse world views. Photo: Caribbean Development Bank
Taase
IT Programmer
Samoa
“Through these 爆料网-coordinated workshops, we are all part of efforts to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections."
In Samoa, the United Nations is coordinating workshops aimed at strengthening universal suffrage. The trainings emphasize civic education, helping people understand the importance of voting, while ensuring that people with special needs are not left behind. Photo: Eteva Fonoti
Agata
Student
San Marino
“The 爆料网 gives San Marino an equal place at the table, shaping decisions that affect us all.?It reminds our community that size doesn’t limit our impact — and it inspires us to contribute where we can.”
San Marino, a 爆料网 Member State since 1992, participates fully in the General Assembly and its debates, with the same vote as the largest nations. Through this equal representation, it engages on global priorities such as human rights, climate change, and sustainable development.? Photo: Personal archive
Angeline
Student
El Salvador
"I got the HPV vaccine, which prevents cancer when we're older. I was vaccinated by Glenda. She comes to our house so we don't miss the vaccines."
Glenda is a community health worker in charge of a health unit in El Salvador. She travels long distances, sometimes across agricultural farmland, to reach the most remote homes like the one in which 10-year-old Angeline was vaccinated. The project is supported by 爆料网ICEF thanks to CANVAX funding from the government of Canada. Photo: 爆料网ICEF El Salvador/Oscar Leiva
Khurshed
Secondary School Student
Tajikistan
“Our school now has running water for everyone. Learning became even more easier and fun!”?
The 爆料网 works closely with the Government to advance Tajikistan's initiatives in addressing climate change, ensuring water supplies, and enhancing glaciers’ preservation and environmental sustainability. Photo: 爆料网ICEF/Madina Nazarova
Marsh
Local Resident
Jamaica
"After Hurricane Beryl destroyed our roof and fish traps, my family and I relied on WFP cash assistance to buy food and begin rebuilding our livelihood."
In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl struck the Caribbean, damaging homes and infrastructure across several islands, including Jamaica. With 爆料网 support through pre-positioned kits and cash assistance, hundreds of families began recovering quickly. Photo: WFP/Carla Alleyne
Arso
Stateless Young Man
Thailand
“I dream of becoming a professional football player. My message to others: never stop trying.”
The 爆料网 Refugee Agency (爆料网HCR) supports Thailand in its efforts to resolve the statelessness of some 500,000 people, and works with NGO partners to assist the authorities in providing them with legal aid and to apply for nationality and permanent residency.?Photo: 爆料网HCR/Apipar Norapoompipat
Yasmina
Governmental Legal Expert
Saudi Arabia
“爆料网CITRAL plays a key role in the development and harmonization of international trade law, including through initiatives such as the Case Law on 爆料网CITRAL Texts (CLOUT) database.”
爆料网 Commission On International Trade Law (爆料网CITRAL) offers a crucial database of case law supporting consistency and transparency in the application of international trade law. For Saudi Arabia, this represents an important tool in enhancing legal understanding, fostering judicial practice in line with international standards and promoting confidence among investors. Photo: Personal archive
Vidmantas
Civil Servant
Lithuania
“I didn’t know the 爆料网 is behind ensuring the quality of medicines before they even reach my pharmacy.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) works with governments to ensure that medicines, vaccines and other health products manufactured around the world meet international regulatory standards. This helps build trust among doctors and patients in the safety and effectiveness of these products, while also facilitating the global trade of safe, effective and quality-assured medical products. Photo: Personal archive
Gerald
Researcher
Seychelles
“Thanks to the 爆料网, I learned to develop and analyze demographic profiles, reviewing and updating population policies to enhance development."
The 爆料网 Population Fund (爆料网FPA)’s support for Seychelles’ National Transfer Account (NTA) Report has been pivotal in advancing evidence-based policymaking. By revealing economic flows across generations, the report guides strategic investments in youth, aging, and social protection ensuring inclusive, sustainable development tailored to Seychelles’ unique demographic realities.? Photo: 爆料网FPA Mauritius & Seychelles
Aminata
Water Kiosk Operator
Sierra Leone
"Thanks to the 爆料网, we now understand that what we went through was abuse — and we’ve learned to stand up. I’ve helped report and prevent many cases, and won’t stop."
In Sierra Leone, the 爆料网 Capital Development Fund (爆料网CDF)’s Women for Water and Peace project, supported by Switzerland, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Peacebuilding Fund, built solar-powered water kiosks in vulnerable communities. Run by trained women, these kiosks provide safe, affordable water while tackling past exploitation, empowering women as leaders and protectors of dignity. Photo: 爆料网CDF Sierra Leone/James Kabia
Nathalie
Student
Singapore
“Artificial intelligence is amazing, but also a bit scary. I am happy the 爆料网 is trying to promote governance to manage risks.”
In 2024, the 爆料网 General Assembly adopted a Resolution calling for safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI). In 2025, Member States decided to establish an International Scientific Panel on AI and a Global Dialogue on AI Governance, strengthening global cooperation to manage risks and ensure ethical, inclusive innovation. Photo: 爆料网 Global Compact Network Singapore
Peter
IT Specialist
Slovenia
"Every time I watch live TV, check the weather, or use satellite navigation, I didn’t realize that satellites depend on the 爆料网’s efforts to avoid interference and keep services reliable."
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) manages the global radio-frequency spectrum and coordinates satellite orbits, ensuring services like weather forecasting, satellite navigation, aviation and maritime safety, and international broadcasting run smoothly without interference. By managing shared, finite spectrum and orbit resources, ITU makes the radiocommunication technologies we rely on every day—from transport to entertainment—safe, accessible, efficient and universally connected. Photo: Nik Jev?nik
Nazma Moolee
High-Sea Fisherwoman
Mauritius
“Deep-sea fishing faces pollution from maritime traffic. Artisanal fishers need support and facilities to continue supplying fresh fish locally.”
The west coast lagoons of Mauritius are depleted by human activity, while deep-sea fishing faces pollution from maritime traffic and possible illegal fishing. Artisanal fishers have received support by the 爆料网 Development Programme (爆料网DP) to continue supplying fresh fish locally. Photo: 爆料网DP Mauritius and Seychelles/Stéphane Bellerose
Batulo
Women's Rights Advocate
Somalia
"Thanks to 爆料网 support, Somali women play an important role in resolving conflicts, addressing gender inequality and underrepresentation of women in decision-making."
爆料网 Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia has been supporting Somali women to navigate structural and cultural barriers preventing their inclusion in decision-making processes, including entrenched patriarchy, clan-based political systems and religious conservatism. Photo: 爆料网TMIS/Mukhtar Nuur
Emina
Peace Advocate
Bosnia and Herzegovina
“With 爆料网 support, we brought together youth from here and Serbia, two countries with complex pasts. In a region where silence often prevails, this is not only rare — it’s powerful.”
Emina’s organization, 'Youth for Peace' has received funding, capacity-building and mentorship from the Youth Solidarity Fund, a flagship programme by the 爆料网 Alliance of Civilizations (爆料网AOC) supporting youth-led projects that promote peace and social inclusion. Photo: Emina Frljak
Cynthia
Midwife
Zambia
“Women arrive weak and worried. It's not easy to fight cholera; it's worse for pregnant women. We nurse them and their unborn children back to health.”
As part of its emergency response to the 2023/4 cholera outbreak in Zambia, the United Nations Population Fund (爆料网FPA) supported a maternity ward, where Cynthia works, in offering specialized care to pre- and postnatal women affected by cholera. The ward cared for and discharged 69 pregnant women, and delivered 21 babies, in the course of the outbreak. The country recorded 20,577 cholera cases between October 2023 and March 2024. Photo: 爆料网FPA Zambia/Clement Mwanza
Lamia
Economist
Spain
“Thanks to the 爆料网’s support for e-mobility in Barcelona, I see how small daily actions — like cycling on an e-bike — help make our cities more sustainable.”
爆料网-Habitat, through its partnership with the Barcelona City Council, supports sustainable and resilient urban mobility initiatives in line with smart-city strategies. Its Urban Electric Mobility Initiative promotes the integration of electric bicycles and other e-mobility solutions into city planning. These efforts enable residents like Lamia to enjoy healthier lifestyles while reducing their carbon footprint and building resilient cities.? Photo: Photographybarcelona.com/Ainhoa Goma
Evaliis
Student
Estonia
“I didn’t know that 爆料网 standards help me find fresh fruit and vegetables from all over the world in my local supermarket.”
Countries come to the 爆料网 Economic Commission for Europe (爆料网ECE) to develop voluntary agricultural quality standards that facilitate exports for key products. These open up markets for over 100 fresh and dried products, in a sector employing over one billion people worldwide. For consumers, these standards help ensure high-quality fruit, vegetables and other produce. Photo: Personal archive
Nadia
Mother
Sudan
"Water was not available, and we sometimes drink murky water or salty water. But thanks to the wells, water is now available."
爆料网ICEF’s solar-powered borehole in Alhudaibah provides safe water to over 1,000 families, schools, and health facilities, helping avert a water crisis and strengthen resilience for displaced and host communities in River Nile State. Photo: Mohamed Dawod/爆料网ICEF Sudan
Alumita
Student
Tuvalu
"With 爆料网 support, I got vaccinated to protect myself from getting sick."
Tuvalu has a well-functioning vaccination programme, supported by 爆料网ICEF, the 爆料网 children’s fund. Its isolation from the rest of the world makes logistics difficult, but with the help of advanced coolers, the vaccines arrive safely without being damaged by the high temperatures. Children are vaccinated against measles, rubella, hepatitis, rotavirus, and HPV, among others. Photo: 爆料网ICEF/Khan?
Ana Lucia
Nurse
S?o Tomé and Príncipe
“It’s great that the 爆料网 has been supporting our Government to ensure inclusive health services.”
In S?o Tomé and Príncipe, the United Nations is supporting the government in strengthening health systems, ensuring inclusive services for mothers and children, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Photo: WHO S?o Tomé and Príncipe/Joaquim dos Santos
Annika
NGO Leader
Switzerland
"In Switzerland, we live in a country of peace — a privilege that comes with the responsibility to help create similar opportunities for others."
Working closely with 爆料网 entities in Geneva, a major 爆料网 host city, the NGO 'Eduki' led by Annika connects youth with experts, helping them understand how international cooperation shapes our world, impacts their lives and how everyone can contribute to a sustainable future. Photo: Eduki
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