This module, implemented within a United Nations Development Account (DA) project on “Developing the capacities of ESCWA member countries to address the water and energy nexus for achieving Sustainable Developing Goals”, tackles water and energy issues from a technology transfer perspective. The aim is to further cooperation between Arab countries across industrial sectors to enhance resource efficiency and the use of renewable energy, for operations such as use and maintenance of water and energy utilities, oil and gas processes, or irrigation. The module also aims to assist authorities in the creation of environments that are more conducive to, and supportive of, technology transfer.



          Beirut, 04 October 2017 (Communication and Information Unit) – United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCWA Mohamed Ali Al-Hakim, today said: "Even as we welcome the positive developments with regard to guaranteeing equality and social justice in Arab societies and reforms aimed at enhancing women’s rights and their participation in community building, we should not overlook the tremendous challenges facing our region.

Violence against women and girls (VAW) is widely recognized as a critical human rights violation, with a wide-ranging impact on public health, societal well-being and economic development. VAW requires political commitment and leadership to prevent it, mitigate its consequences and prosecute its perpetrators.