United Nations Sri Lanka
When people are heard, solutions follow.
In this UNplugged conversation, UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and Joni Simpson, Country Director of the International Labour Organization, exp...
In the immediate aftermath of #CycloneDitwah, thousands of families needed urgent shelter and protection.
With support from the United Nations CERF, IOM Sri Lanka and Maldives moved quickly to del...
Two months after Cyclone Ditwah, many communities across Sri Lanka are still facing disruption and uncertainty.
The cyclone also exposed existing vulnerabilities and structural inequalities that m...
A strong education system builds confident students, empowered communities, and a brighter Sri Lanka.
On the latest episode of UNplugged, UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and UNICEF Sri...
Rising food prices have made nutritious meals harder to access for many families across Sri Lanka.
On this episode of UNplugged, UNICEF Emma Brigham and Marc-André Franche discuss the worrying ris...
A fair and accessible justice system is the backbone of a just society.
In this episode of #UNplugged UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and UNDP Sri Lanka Resident Representative Azusa Ku...
Behind the United Nations Sri Lanka are people who believe in positive change.
For 70 years, we have worked with the people of Sri Lanka to build a fairer & more sustainable future, as part of a
UNplugged brings you real conversations on the issues that shape the lives of Sri Lankans.
In the first episode, UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and UNDP Sri Lanka Resident Representati...
🌍The future is calling.
Sri Lanka is ready to take bold action to answer the call for a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world.
The United Nations in Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, has launched a new joint project aimed at strengthening social dialogue and promoting inclusive economic recovery i...
Hate speech harms everyone.
Together, we can change the narrative.
#UniteAgainstHate
වෛරී කථනය සෑම කෙනෙකුටම හානි කරයි. හැබැයි අපි එකට එකතු වුනොත් අපිට ලොකු වෙනසක් කරන්න පුළුවන්.
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Progress for women benefits us all.
On International Women's Day, let's come together to transform challenges into opportunities and shape a better future for women and girls in Sri Lanka.
Now is...
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Tamil Sign Language Guide
The rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights forge a path for equality, dignity, and respect for all, incl...
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Sinhala Sign Language Guide
The rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights forge a path for equality, dignity, and respect for all, in...
For over 60 years, Sri Lanka has been an integral part of the United Nations.
In 2024, let us renew that bond and work together to ensure peace, justice and sustainable development that leaves no ...
Meet Nirmal, a childhood cancer survivor who lost his sight due to a contaminated blood transfusion.
In the years since, he became a Paralympic medalist and founded and captained the first blind c...
Meet Dr. Samitha Samanmali. Her life changed in 2008 after a tragic accident left her paralysed from the waist-down. Yet, undeterred, Dr. Samitha forged ahead to pursue her dreams.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), marked...
Meet Ruwini Jayarathne, a visionary entrepreneur and the creative force behind Ruwini Jayarathne Jewelry. Despite facing personal challenges due to a congenital disability, Ruwini defied odds and i...