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BASF backs major water programme for schools  
Mangalore, India, 10 May 11
A major new water education project financed mainly by the German chemical giant BASF has been launched in Mangalore to help provide water education and safe drinking water for 25 schools and nearby communities
UN-HABITAT launches a global youth help desk  
Nairobi, 20 Apr 11
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's first manned space flight, movie stars serving as UN-HABITAT youth envoys last week joined Norwegian Junior Minister, Mr. Arvinn Eikeland Gadgil and agency officials at the glittering launch ceremony of a new internet help desk for urban youth.
European Union, UN-HABITAT strengthen ties  
Brussels, 7 Feb 11
Key high-level European officials joined the representatives of international institutions at the European Parliament in Brussels for wide ranging talks on urban matters and global urban development.
Myanmar cyclone funding shortfall  
Yangon, 2 Feb 11
The United Nations said this week it was growing concerned that a shortfall in funding cyclone recovery in Myanmar would render some communities unnecessarily vulnerable ahead of the coming monsoon season.
Envoys from India and Norway present credentials to Clos  
Nairobi, 28 Oct 10
Two new Permanent Representatives to UN-HABITAT today presented their credentials to the Executive Director, Mr. Juan Clos. They are H.E. Mr. Sababrata Tripathi of the Republic of India, and H.E. Mr. Per Ludvig Magnus of the Kingdom of Norway.
Norway celebrations target youth  
Oslo, 5 Oct 10
In Norway, the celebrations were marked by a conference in Oslo entitled “Youth in Cities: conflict – work – participation”. The event was officially opened by the Norwegian Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete.
Norwegian minister visits UN-HABITAT Myanmar cyclone projects  
Yangon, 2 Jun 10
Norwegian Development and Environment Minister, Mr. Erik Solheim, this week visited villages being rehabilitated by UN-HABITAT and its partners following the devastation caused by a cyclone two years ago.
Working with the Palestinians  
Ramallah, 11 Feb 10
UN-HABITAT has unveiled a new Programme Document for the occupied Palestinian territory covering the years 2010 and 2011 at a seminar it held on the challenge of sustainable urbanization and the need for effective spatial planning. The gathering was chaired by the Minister of Public Works and Housing, Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh.
Stepping up assistance in Haiti  
Port-au-Prince, 11 Feb 10
UN-HABITAT said on Wednesday it was stepping up plans to help an estimated 2 million people left homeless in Haiti after the most devastating earthquake to hit the Caribbean island nation in 250 years.
UN-HABITAT fund awards 67 youth projects around the world  
Nairobi, 30 Sept 09
UN-HABITAT has awarded grants from its new Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development to 67 projects proposed by young people from around the world.
 
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