Nairobi, 11 Jul 12
Habitat has formally launched a call for expressions of interest from cities wishing to host the Seventh Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF7).
Lusaka, Zambia, 11 Jul 12
The Zambian Urban Housing Sector Profile was launched last week by the Minister for Local Government and Housing Prof. Nkandu Luo. French
Havana, 6 Jul 12
UN-Habitat signed a cooperation agreement with the Swiss Cooperation in the last week of June, for the production of a "Cuba Housing Profile".
Norwich, 5 Jul 12
UN-Habitat staff member Julius Mwelu on Thursday morning became part of history when he participated in the Olympic Torch Relay in Norwich City, United Kingdom.
Beirut, Lebanon, 4 Jul 12
In the framework of building cities with an enabling environment for women, their families and children, UNICEF, UN-HABITAT and UN Women in collaboration with the Municipality of Beirut joined forces for the implementation of “Safe and Friendly City for All” project.
Nairobi, 3 Jul 12
While the city of Rio was in high gear hosting the Rio+ 20 summit, on 18 June, the Government of Brazil in cooperation with the Governments of Norway and Sri Lanka held a High Level panel meeting, to discuss the setting up of a United Nations Permanent Forum on Youth Issues to enhance youth engagement in the United Nations system.
Bahrain, 29 Jun 12
The Government of Kingdom of Bahrain has made a donation of USD 1 million to the Technical Cooperation Trust Fund of the Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People. The contribution came in response to a resolution of Member States in the Governing Council which oversees UN-Habitat’s work programme and budget.
Paris, 29 Jun 12
Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has been named the recipient of 2012 Rafik Hariri UN-Habitat Memorial award, recognizing leadership, statesmanship and good governance.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 25 Jun 12
UN-Habitat and ICLEI on Friday signed an agreement with the city of Suwon in Korea to host the world’s first Eco-Mobility Festival.
Rio de Janeiro, 21 Jun 12
On the sidelines of the ongoing Earth Summit, a team of top officials from UN-Habitat and UN Volunteers paid a visit to one of Rio de Janeiro's slums to see first-hand social projects implemented there.
