Accompanied by great applause, Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora entered the conference hall at UN-ESCWA to begin the ceremony held by the Commission to observe the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (29 November). A host of prominent political, diplomatic and media figures, as well as heads of UN agencies and UN staff, were in attendance to listen to the statements delivered by PM Siniora, UN-ESCWA Executive Secretary Mervat Tallawy, the representative of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Lebanon, Mr.

Beirut, 21 January 2019 (Communication and Information Unit)--Twenty-five years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, states around the world will submit next May their fifth comprehensive national reviews of the progress made and challenges encountered in its implementation.

This report presents a conceptual framework for water security in the Arab Region based on a human rights-based approach from a sustainable development lens

This report provides an overview of public policies that can be considered by Arab governments to promote green technologies while reducing the risk for businesses and industry and attracting investments at the same time. The report also focuses on the tools, regulations and policies necessary to create an enabling environment. The report presents best practices, and providing a pathway for other countries in the Arab region to follow.