Nairobi, 22 Feb 12
The Government of Norway has extended its support to UN-Habitat for a further two years with a commitment of NOK 108 million, more than USD 19 million.
Nairobi, 21 Feb 12
Dr. Michal Mlynar, the new Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to UN-Habitat, presented his credentials to Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat on 20 February 2012.
Nairobi, 20 Feb 12
The UN-Habitat Urban Youth Fund is now accepting applications for its Fourth Call. The application process will close on 15 April 2012.
Nairobi, 20 Feb 12
UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos on Monday hailed the joint collaboration of UN-Habitat and its sister agency, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) now celebrating its 40th anniversary.
San Salvador, 17 Feb 12
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador recently approved a new landmark housing legislation, described as one of the most important of its kind in the country's history.
New York, 15 Feb 12
UN-HABITAT New York this week hosted the event "Building Cities through Social Media", under the framework of the Social Media Week New York 2012.
Nairobi, 15 Feb 12
A delegation of students and professors from the Volda University College on Monday this week paid a visit to UN-HABITAT headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
New York, 10 Feb 12
Representatives from more than 20 countries on Thursday attended the first Advisory Board of UN-Habitat’s Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People.
Lilongwe, 2 Feb 12
The cities of Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba last week launched Urban Profiles highlighting the priorities for improving life in all four centres of the southern African nation. FRENCH
Holy Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2 Feb 12
The President of Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah, Ahmed Al-Madani, last week announced the Bank's interest in supporting UN-Habitat's Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme and the Palestine Housing Programme. FRENCH
