17 December 2008
Ceremony to mark the completion of the Japanese self defense forces in Iraq
The JASDF have served in Iraq since 2006 in support of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq. The JASDF particularly enabled UNAMI to continue to function as it needed to set in place a UN air transportation service, in enhancing its self-sufficiency and mobility around the country. The services that JASDF provided to UNAMI were greatly appreciated by all parties, and their presence and support will be greatly missed.
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03 December 2008
Kuwait donates $ 200,000 to IOM
Head of Kuwait's permanent Mission to the U.N. and International Organizations Ambassador Dharar Razooqi Tuesday met with the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), William Lacy Swing, and presented him with Kuwait's annual donation of 200,000 U.S. dollars. Read the media coverage below....
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27 November 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait, Mrs. Valerie Cliff participates in the opening ceremony for the UN HABITAT offices in Kuwait.
Mrs. Valerie Cliff was joined in the ceremonies by His Excellency Sheikh Doctor Mohammad Al Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait and His Excellency Secretary General of the Arab Towns Organization, Mr. Abdul Aziz Al Adsani. The new UNHABITAT Office is located within the Headquarters of the Arab Towns Organization in Kuwait.
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19 November 2008
United Nations Designated Official for Security in Kuwait, Mrs. Valerie Cliff participates in live training exercises in Turin, Italy.
United Nations Designated Official for Security in Kuwait, Mrs. Valerie Cliff participates in live training exercises in Turin, Italy conducted by the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in collaboration with the ‘Brigata Alpina Taurinense’ of the Italian military. Five Designated Officials were invited to Turin to work with UNDSS on a new training programme for Designated Officials.
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19 November 2008
Gender Thematic Group for Kuwait UN Country Team
A Gender Thematic Group has been established for the Kuwait UN Country Team (UNCT). It will work to strengthen the role of UN in mainstreaming gender equality concerns and advocacy for women's rights into coordinated support mechanisms as a critical contribution to achieving the MDGs. The group will aim towards stronger coordination of programs and administration between the UN agencies in Kuwait as well as internal capacity building of the staff members. The group will work towards an effective Knowledge Management framework which is essential in promoting synergies, accountability, advocacy, communication and capacity development processes within UNCT.
The UNCT Gender Thematic Group consists of the following members:
- Mohammad Naciri, Deputy Resident Representative - UNDP
- Sahar Shawa, Programme Analyst - UNDP
- Dina El-Beheri, Finance and Administration Assistant - ILO
- Suad Abdalla, Programme Assistant - IOM
- Fatma Al Rashidi, Protection Assistant - UNHCR
The Gender Thematic Group members are strongly interested in gender, and have the firm commitment to working together towards the one UN.
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07 November 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait Mrs. Valerie Cliff was invited to serve as a guest of honor at the Annual Outing of the Girl Guides of Kuwait.
Hundreds of Girl Guides participated in the event, which was dedicated towards recognizing the importance of supporting the girls in Kuwait to grow up to be good community and business leaders, sisters, mothers and wives. Read the media coverage below....
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03 November 2008
United Nations Workshop on Humanitarian Reporting
A two day workshop was organized by United Nations in the State of Kuwait in pursuit to raise the media's increasing responsibility for addressing regional and international humanitarian issues in an accurate and efficient manner. It was attended by twenty participants from different newspapers and television stations. The workshop was co-organised by the United Nations Office for the coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN), as well as United Nations Children's Fund, United Nations Development Programme and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The workshop was convened in the Palms Hotel in the State of Kuwait from 2-3 November 2008. Visit our Photo Gallery for more pictures on the workshop. Read the media coverage below....
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21 October 2008
Annual UN Reception held to commemorate United Nations Day 25 October 2008
The United Nations Country Team in the State of Kuwait held its' annual reception to commemorate United Nations Day. Her Excellency, Dr. Moudi Al Homoud, Minister of State for Housing Affairs and Minister of State for Administrative Development who co-hosted the event celebrated the partnership between the State of Kuwait and United Nations. For over thirty years, the UN has been providing the State of Kuwait with knowledge and expertise and shall continue to support the State of Kuwait in reaching the strategic goals of the country. Ms. Valerie Cliff, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative emphasized that the United Nations has a positive role to play to address the challenges the world faces today and highlighted that the international community is now mid-way in its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals. The reception which was held at the Radisson SAS Hotel on 21 October 2008 brought in Government officials, the diplomatic community, project implementing partners and consultants and other friends of the United Nations (View the photo album). Read the media coverage below....
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13 October 2008
IOM Facilitates Repatriation of Stranded Migrants in Kuwait
The migrants who are currently covered by an amnesty extended by the Kuwaiti Government, have left the country voluntarily before October 15. Most have lost their legal visa status in Kuwait due to various difficulties with their employers.
As the result of a direct request by the Foreign Ministry, IOM with contribution of Government of Kuwait via the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has supported the initial repatriation of 350 of the most vulnerable, focusing on women, children and people with special needs.
The Sri Lankan Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare have provided the necessary diplomatic support to facilitate this process, as well as provided support for the returnees.
The Foreign Ministry has also dispatched a group of officers to Kuwait to assist in the repatriation process. Both high ranking IOM and GoSL Ministry of Foreign Affairs were present to receive the migrants. The receipt operation went very smooth with special assistance extended by the Immigration Authorities in Kuwait and Colombo. Both IOM Chief of Mission and Director of UN Division, MFA in Colombo gave short interviews to the local TV media crews. Furthermore, the Director of the UN Division thanked IOM in her message.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said: "I am very pleased to see how this operation was set up in a very short time and under extreme circumstances. We are now able to assist our people to return in dignified conditions.
This is a very good example of how effective cooperation between national mechanisms and international technical assistance impact directly on the lives of people. I would also like to thank the Kuwaiti Government for the understanding and the assistance extended so far. |
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12 October 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative talks about the cooperation between the Government of Kuwait and UNDP in celebration of the UN Day.
An interview with Ms. Valerie Cliff, UN RC and UNDP RR in celebration of the UN Day where Ms Cliff talked about the cooperation between the Government of Kuwait and UNDP, and the Country Programme in light of the vision of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait for Kuwait to be a trade and financial center. Read the media coverage below....
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20 September 2008
World Bank office in Kuwait to Understand Development Challenges.
His Highness, Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait met with the President of the United States, George Bush, members of the Congress, and World Bank President, Robert Zoellick at the White House to discuss pertinent global challenges and development issues in the State of Kuwait. HH, Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah witnessed the signature of a legal agreement between the State of Kuwait and the World Bank to establish an office in the State of Kuwait. The new World Bank office in the State of Kuwait is expected to enable the World Bank to understand the country's development challenges and push forward the national agenda on economic development. Read the media coverage below....
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24 September 2008
Kuwait stresses the importance of U.N.'s role sustaining the world's security and peace.
NEW YORK: His Highness the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah gave his country's speech at the 63rd United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Kuwait's visions on important issues on the General Assembly's agenda were presented during the speech Sheikh Nasser's speech was the first at the U.N. General Assembly since he became the state's Prime Minister in February 2006. Kuwait was accepted as a member in the U.N. on May 14, 1963 according to a recommendation issued by the U.N. Read the media coverage below....
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23 September 2008
The UN's Millennium Development Goals.
In an article by H.E the British Ambassador, Mr. Stuart Laing highlights the important juncture the international community faces in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). He emphasized that with poverty presenting the greatest challenge the world faces today, the international community needs to strive towards halving extreme poverty by 2015. This month's High-level Event on the MDGs at UN Headquarters in New York will bring together world leaders to step up the pace to meet the MDGs. As we reach the mid-point for the MDGs, the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should remind each and every one that every person has the right to health, education, shelter and security.
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18 September 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait attended a 'Ghabka' dinner hosted by the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Church of Kuwait.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait, Mrs. Valerie Cliff, attended a 'Ghabka' dinner (a Kuwaiti tradition of a late evening meal during the holy month of Ramadan) hosted by the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate Church of Kuwait, led by Father Pigol Al Anba Bishowa on 17th September 2008. In her opening statement, Mrs. Cliff praised this event as an opportunity to celebrate our deeply-held and widely-shared values that together aspire to lead to a more peaceful and inclusive world. Read the media coverage below....
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10 September 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait attended a 'Ghabka' dinner at the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait, Mrs. Valerie Cliff, attended a 'Ghabka' dinner (a Kuwaiti tradition of a late evening meal during the holy month of Ramadan) hosted by the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait, led by Father Emmanuel Ghareb on 9th September 2008. Asked to speak at the opening of the event, Mrs. Cliff praised Kuwait as a model of religious tolerance and coexistence between different communities and praised the spirit of love and acceptance of others which is characterized by the Kuwaiti people. Read the media coverage below....
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09 September 2008
UN Resident Coordinator, Mrs. Valerie Cliff, attended the opening of a calligraphy exhibit sponsored by the Iranian Cultural Chancellery.
UN Resident Coordinator, Mrs. Valerie Cliff, attended the opening of a calligraphy exhibit sponsored by the Iranian Cultural Chancellery for the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kuwait. The exquisite, museum-quality art pieces on display were the work of famed Iranian artist Aref Gilani. In addition to presenting his finished pieces, Mr. Gilani showed visitors the tools he uses to produce his art work. View more photo coverage below....
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11 August 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Security Team visit to UN-HABITAT Office to review plans of opening UN-HABITAT office in the State of Kuwait.
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30 July 2008
United Nations Resident Coordinator and Designated Official for Security, Mrs. Valerie Cliff, and the UNDSS Security Advisor Mr. Yosry Aboelatta meet with HH the Interior Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Sabah.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Designated Official for Security, Mrs. Valerie Cliff, and the UNDSS Security Advisor Mr. Yosry Aboelatta met with with HH the Interior Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Sabah to discuss the fulfillment of MOSS-requirements for the new UN House and proposals for enhanced coordination mechanisms between UN officials and Government security officials. Read the media coverage below....
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22 July 2008
ILO advocates to protect workers rights and dignity.
Kuwait plans to conduct medical checks on expatriates upon their return to Kuwait after visiting countries listed as having wide outbreaks of infectious diseases. Read the media coverage below....
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16 July 2008
World Bank office in Kuwait seen as boost to national economy.
The opening of an office for the World Bank in Kuwait comes as a step towards developing the Kuwaiti economy and further benefiting from international expertise. Read the media coverage below....
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10 July 2008
Social Affairs Seeks IOM help to end human trafficking.
Kuwait is keen on solving the problems of expatriate workers and ending human trafficking through the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which will enhance the skills of employees at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and train them to effectively handle human trafficking cases. Read the media coverage below....
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24 June 2008
The United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR Commemorates World Refugee Day in Kuwait.
UNHCR Kuwait marked World Refugee Day this year in cooperation with the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society (KRCS).
The event, a UNHCR posters and movies about refugees and displaced people, was co-hosted by UNHCR and Kuwait Red Crescent Society from 22 to 26 June 2008. The opening ceremony took place on 23 June and was attended by Dr.
Hilal Al Sayer, Vice President of KRCS and Mr. Wahid Ben Amor, UNHCR Senior Liaison Officer and Head of Office. The event was widely covered by local TV channels and newspapers. Read the media coverage below....
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05 May 2008
ILO - Alternatives to sponsorship
system ‘still being studied’.
The Ministry of
Social Affairs and
Labor is committed to
its decision of replacing
the sponsorship system
with a better alternative
and is currently
studying three alternate
systems,” Al-Watan Arabic daily
quoted undersecretary
at the Ministry of
Social Affairs and
Labor Mohammed Al-Kandari as saying. Read the media coverage below....
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12 March 2008
ILO - Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour looks for mechanism to end sponsorship system.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor has already begun to ponder over a mechanism aiming to end the sponsor system as a state policy, a senior ministry official said here Tuesday. Read the media coverage below....
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10 March 2008
Launch of National Awareness Campaign "The Law, Your Light".
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