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UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, helping a range of partners implement USD 1 billion worth of aid and development projects every year. WHAT WE DO The United Nations Office for Project Services’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. With a focus on sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, UNOPS projects range from helping partners build schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.
GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS IN COPENHAGEN UNOPS Global Headquarters and the Asia, Europe and Middle East Regional Office are based in Copenhagen, at UN City. Through its headquarters and a network of regional and country offices, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries. It is comprised of three delivery practices, which provide oversight and guidance for the agency’s global portfolio of projects in its core areas of expertise. They are:
Last year UNOPS built over 2 600 kilometres of roads in some of the most challenging places in the world such as Afghanistan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. Built 40 schools and 48 medical facilities, and procured 9.6 million doses of medicine for people in need. In Syria, and in refugee camps in neighbouring countries, UNOPS are supporting humanitarian activities. These are just a few examples of what the 6 000 personnel under UNOPS contracts contribute to around the world.
✓ Sustainable Project Management Practice Group ✓ Sustainable Infrastructure Practice Group ✓ Sustainable Procurement Practice Group The agency also provides a range of administrative services through these headquarters, including legal, internal audit, information technology and communications services.
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AN OPERATIONAL ARM OF THE UN OUR GOALS During the period 2010 to 2013, four high-level goals have defined the work of UNOPS. They are called ‘contribution goals’, since UNOPS contributes to the work and results of its partners. These goals are: 1. Rebuilding peace and stability after conflict 2. Early recovery of communities affected by natural disaster 3. The ability of people to develop local economies and obtain social services 4. Environmental sustainability and adaptation to climate change
OUR PARTNERS UNOPS provides implementation support services to partners – from UN organisations and international financial institutions to governments, intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations. Some of there partners are:
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) European Commission (EC) The World Bank Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) UK aid from the Department for International Development (DFID)
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS One of the youngest agency’s within the UN fold, UN Women was created in July 2010, for gender equality and the empowerment of women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the organisation’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact.
UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting women’s needs worldwide. In intergovernmental forums at the United Nations, Member States come together to debate and seek agreement on global gender equality norms and standards. The entity supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. UN Women conducts research, and compiles and provides evidence, including good practices and lessons learned, to inform intergovernmental
debates and decisions. UN Women also assists in implementing norms and standards through country programmes. In addition, UN Women leads and coordinates the UN system’s work in support of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
OPERATIONS IN COPENHAGEN UN Women’s Nordic Office situated at UN City liaises with Nordic governments, parliamentarians and key decision-makers, as well as UN Women National Committees in Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the private sector, media, civil society and all UN agencies based in Copenhagen. The Nordic countries have a steadfast relationship with the UN, and have historically been strong advocates for gender equality both within their own countries and as part of their development cooperation policy.
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