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Somali Local Authorities: Training on Elected Leadership and Managing Conflicts and Differences
	Puntland, 27 May 10 UN-HABITAT has re-engaged with local authorities in Puntland and Somaliland through the training of local councillors, local leaders, and key department staff members in the key competences and skills required from those serving the general public as leaders.


Trees Transform Burao’s City Centre
	Burao, 26 May 10 One of the most important projects undertaken by Burao Municipality in collaboration with UN-HABITAT was the planting of flower trees in the middle of the main roads of Burao in 2009. Many people were sceptical about the feasibility of the project at first, because they said that animals (goats) would climb the protection housing of the flowers and eat the leaves.


UN-HABITAT teams up with paint firm to train youth
	Nairobi, 24 May 10 Some 14 young people from the informal settlements of Kibera, Githogoro in Nairobi and Athi River in Mavoko, Kenya have benefitted from a painting skills training in economic water and oil paints.


United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Week Opens
	Shanghai, 23 May 10 The United Nations Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo has launched the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Week celebrating the promotion of green industry throughout the world.


UN-HABITAT joins the Inter-American Coalition for the Prevention of Violence
	Rio de Janeiro, 23 May 10 UN-HABITAT became a member of the Inter-American Coalition for the Prevention of Violence, during the fifth World Urban Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which took place from March 22 to 26.


UNESCO launches "Investing in Cultural Diversity & Intercultural Dialogue" report
	Shanghai, 21 May 10 Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, launched the agency’s report on culture “Investing in Cultural Diversity & Intercultural Dialogue” at the United Nations Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.


Commitments to biological diversity celebrated and strengthened
	Shanghai, 20 May 10 In advance of International Biodiversity Day on 22nd May, Chinese Man and the Biosphere National Committee held a Forum on Sustainable Development and Biodiversity and the 12th China Biosphere Reserve Network Conference in the United Nations Pavilion at Shanghai Expo


Chinese Goodwill Ambassador Against Hunger visits the UN Pavilion
	Shanghai, 19 May 10 The first Chinese Goodwill Ambassador Against Hunger, Li Ning, visited the United Nations Pavilion last week to support the World Food Programmes’s (WFP) event “Pool our strength and fight hunger worldwide”.


United Nations Pavilion celebrates 100,000 visitors
	Shanghai, 18 May 10 The United Nations Pavilion welcomed its 100,000th visitor this morning. After a short wait, the surprised winner passed through the doors to the pavilion at around 11 a.m. The lucky visitor Ms. Wu, who comes from Jiangsu Province, was warmly welcomed by the UN Pavilion Commissioner General Awni Behnam and Pavilion Director Jianguo Shen.


Ten Chinese Teas to taste in the UN Pavilion
	Shanghai, 17 May 10 Why not rest your feet in the United Nations pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo and try a cup of Chinese tea! This weekend, the China Tea Association launched its exhibition of ten famous Expo teas and formally took its place in the United Nations pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.

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