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| 11 December 2014 |
Oil producers on a Roll as Prices Surge Lebanese-Israeli Conflict Undermined Growth Prospects, UN Report says |
Western Asian countries maintained their fourth consecutive year of robust growth as a result of rising oil prices in the first half of 2006. But the surge in oil export revenues will temper in 2007, and growth in the ESCWA region (excluding Egypt) will likely moderate from 5.8 percent in 2006 to 4.9 percent in 2007, according to a new UN report. |
| 11 December 2014 |
UN Marks Int'l Women's Day, Urges Media Focus on Rural Women, Ending Stereotypes |
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the UN Information Centre in Beirut (UNIC) today marked the International Women’s Day (IWD), holding two roundtables that recommended emphasizing the needs of rural and poor women and introducing laws to protect women from stereotypical images in the media. |
| 7 April 2019 |
Arab Forum for Sustainable Development to kick off tomorrow with focus on empowering people and ensuring equality in the Arab region |
Beirut, 8 April 2019 (ESCWA)--Tomorrow, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is welcoming over 300 participants at its headquarters in Beirut for the annual 3-day (9-11 April) Arab Forum for Sustainable Development (AFSD). |
| 18 December 2018 |
Young Arab talents tackle gender-based violence in regional arts competition |
Beirut, 12 December 2018 (Communication and Information Unit) – The 2018 edition of the regional arts competition organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia ( |
| 11 December 2014 |
UN Launches World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2010 in Beirut |
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| 11 December 2014 |
Regional Profile of the Information Society: the Arabic language sixth among the most used languages on the Internet |
The Internet penetration rate in the Arab region registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9 per cent during the period 2005-2012 which is higher than the world average of 12.4 per cent. The forte of ICT infrastructure in the region are dynamic mobile service markets which saw a notable penetration rate CAGR of 21.4 per cent between 2005 and 2012, higher than the global rate at 15.2 per cent. Additionally, as of mid 2013, all Arab countries except three had deployed 3G services. |
| 1 April 2015 |
Regional Commission Marks International Women’s Day, Raises Voices of Arab Women |
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, ESCWA, in cooperation with the Resource Center for Gender Equality (ABAAD), held a commemoration entitled “Voices of Arab Women,” at the UN House, Beirut, with the participation of Second Vice Chair of the National Commission for Lebanese Women Lama Tammam Salam, and Lebanese Minister of Displaced Persons Alice Chabtini. |
| 17 May 2018 |
Symposium on women and water security for peacebuilding highlights important interlinkages in Arab region |
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has recently welcomed participants at its headquarters in Beirut for a symposium on women and water security for peacebuilding in the Arab region to explore interlinkages between these issues, especially in the context of current geopolitical considerations. |
| 11 December 2014 |
UN Marks Int’l Women’s Day, Urges Media Focus on Rural Women, Ending Stereotypes |
Beirut, 7 March 2012 (United Nations Information Centre) — The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the UN Information Centre in Beirut (UNIC) today marked the International Women’s Day (IWD), holding two roundtables that recommended emphasizing the needs of rural and poor women and introducing laws to protect women from stereotypical images in the media. |
| 11 December 2014 |
ESCWA in Solidarity with the Palestinian People |
Beirut, November 29, 2011 (United Nations Information Sevices at ESCWA) -- ESCWA organized its yearly official ceremony to celebrate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, under the patronage of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati. The event was attended by U.N. Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCWA Rima Khalaf, U.N. |