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| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA Holds Arab Region Preparatory Meeting for Rio+20 Conference |
Cairo, 16 Oct 2011 (UN Information Service) — The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) today opened the Arab Regional Preparatory Meeting for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20), which will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 4-6 June 2012. The 16-17 Oct meeting is held at the League of Arab States (LAS) headquarters in Cairo and was organized in cooperation with LAS and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). |
| 1 February 2018 |
New study highlights prospects for enhancing food security in the Arab region |
A new study on prospects for enhancing food security in the Arab region was launched today at the UN House in Beirut, providing projections on how the food and agriculture situation could look in 2030 based on current trends. |
| 2 February 2018 |
New study highlights prospects for enhancing food security in the Arab region |
A new study on prospects for enhancing food security in the Arab region was launched today at the UN House in Beirut, providing projections on how the food and agriculture situation could look in 2030 based on current trends. |
| 22 February 2018 |
Women from the Arab region call for change through ‘Lazem in 2018’ campaign |
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| 13 November 2018 |
ESCWA and Lebanese American University partner on “Interdisciplinary Gender Studies” |
In today’s competitive economy, young adults are finding the transition from school into the workforce more and more difficult due to the increasing demand from employers for candidates with relevant work experience and skills. Whereas degrees and academic credentials remain a tremendous asset to university students, many are finding they are not enough to guarantee related and fulfilling jobs after graduation. |
| 24 August 2017 |
Executive Secretary Concludes Official Visit to Egypt, Addresses Arab League |
Beirut, 24 August 2017 (Communication and Information Unit) -- United Nations Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA Executive Secretary Mohamed Ali Alhakim highlighted Egypt’s key role in the region. He commended the country’s stability and economic and social development achievements, stressing the importance of benefiting from Egypt’s pioneering experiences in many fields, notably in new and renewable energy and combating violence against women. |
| 12 October 2018 |
Technology at the heart of International Translation Day at ESCWA |
Technology has conquered translation so much that any internet user has access to online services to translate text. While these digital resources present many benefits, there is no denying the indispensable role of translators. To celebrate the many facets of this art, dozens of translation experts and students came together on 1 October at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) to mark International Translation Day. |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA Holds Arab Region Preparatory Meeting for Rio+20 Conference |
Cairo, 16 Oct 2011 (UN Information Service) - The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) today opened the Arab Regional Preparatory Meeting for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20), which will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 4-6 June 2012. The 16-17 Oct meeting is held at the League of Arab States (LAS) headquarters in Cairo and was organized in cooperation with LAS and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA and IFPRI Urge Enhanced Regional Food Security |
Beirut, 6 February 2012 (UN Information Service) – The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Nadim Khouri called for the need to take advantage of available opportunities to improve food security in the region through trade and foreign investments to ensure benefits for all. |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA convenes on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People |