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The pandemic has shown how interconnected we all are, and how threats that touch us all require global action and solidarity. Also evident is the profound power of individuals.
The United Nations Secretariat is dedicated to increasing the participation of Women Owned Business (WOB) in its procurement of goods and services. The Office of Supply Chain Management will continue to both support and develop initiatives that promote this goal.
Each year 5 June is celebrated as World Environment Day. It is the United Nations (UN) flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. It is observed by billions of people all over the world.
Before the rainy season, UNSOS used aerial reforestation, to drop 60,000 tree seedballs over 14 square kilometres in Somalia’s South West State. Thought to be the first operation of its kind in peacekeeping, the greening mission started in February, 2021.
The UNSOS Aviation Services Section recently concluded its maiden Basic Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) training in Mogadishu for AMISOM and Somali Aviation personnel. This is a huge milestone in Somalia’s aviation industry.
International women’s day (IWD) 2021 was unpredictable, just like most other events since the COVID-19 pandemic begun. Over the past years, it’s been commemorated with pomp, colour and flare at live events.