United Nations Country Team in Yemen:The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Yemen comprises representatives from 19 United Nations Funds, Programmes, and Specialized agencies, led by the United Nations Resident Coordinator. This team is pivotal in assisting Yemen to meet its development goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Yemen is in the midst of a protracted political, humanitarian and developmental crisis. With 24.1 million people – 80 per cent of the population, in need of humanitarian aid and protection, it is now the largest humanitarian crisis in the world.

Ms. Enshrah Ahmed joined UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in Yemen, as a representative in May 2023. Enshrah has more 20 years of experience in the development, humanitarian, human rights work, mostly at the UNFPA and UN system in …

Apr 30, 2024 · The activities of the Yemen UNCT are guided by a strategic United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) specifically tailored for Yemen, extending through 2025. Initiated in the 2022, this cooperation framework is a vital planning and implementation tool for the UNCT’s development initiatives in Yemen.

In 2025, an estimated 19.5 million people across Yemen need humanitarian assistance and protection services – 1.3 million people more than last year. The 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) lays out a response that is locally-driven and grounded in the voices of affected communities.

Jan 15, 2025 · The United Nations and partners launched today the 2025 Yemen Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, seeking $2.47 billion to provide urgent humanitarian and protection assistance to millions of people in need. A decade of crisis has profoundly impacted Yemeni communities, who continue to bear the brunt of the conflict.

Feb 9, 2025 · By harnessing the potential of Yemen’s private sector and leveraging HDP’s deep local engagement and UN technical expertise, we can create community-driven, innovative solutions that support internally displaced and marginalized Yemenis, towards a resilient and inclusive future."

Jun 24, 2021 · 1. Yemen, now in its seventh year of conflict, remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate as the country is falling off a cliff. Almost 21 million people require humanitarian aid and protection.

On 7 April 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) was born and celebrated with the first-ever World Health Day. Five years later, in 1953, Yemen became the 81st country to join the WHO. This year’s World Health Day marks WHO’s 75th birthday, and its 70th year of service to the people and government of Yemen.

Mar 31, 2022 · The UN recorded nearly 600 airstrikes per month by the Saudi-led coalition across Yemen in 2021, as well as 340 missile and drone attacks by Ansar Allah against Saudi Arabia. At the end of 2021, hostilities escalated.