United Nations In Myanmar
The United Nations (UN) has been present in Myanmar since the country gained its independence. The UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator is the top UN official in Myanmar for humanitarian, recovery and development activities. The UN country-level coordination is managed by the UN Country Team.
The contact details of UN agencies operating in Myanmar are included in the MIMU Contact List which can be filtered by agency, location, and position.
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UN RC/HC – Office of the UN Resident / Humanitarian Coordinator coordinates the development and humanitarian activities of UN and partner agencies, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational activities.
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UNOCHA – United Nations Office for Coordination of Human Affairs mobilizes and coordinates effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocates for the right of people in need; promotes preparedness and prevention; and facilitates sustainable solutions.
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UNIC – United Nations Information Center serves as a reliable source of up-to-date information about the UN, delivering information to a wide range of people including journalists, government officials, civil society representatives, students, educators and researchers.
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MIMU – Myanmar Information Management Unit provides a common information exchange service for the humanitarian and development community through strengthened coordination, collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of information.
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UNDSS – United Nations Department of Safety and Security provides security advice to the Designated Official, Myanmar Security Management Team, UN Agencies, Programmes and Funds, INGOs and Implementing Partners of the UN.
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UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund advocates for children’s rights and to help meet the needs of the children worldwide.
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UNDP – United Nations Development Programme provides a link to the global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge experiences and resources to help people build a better life.
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UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees leads and coordinates international action to protect refugees / IDPs / stateless populations, resolves refugee / IDP problems and reduces stateless worldwide.
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UN-HABITAT – United Nations Urban Settlements Programme promotes socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.
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UNODC – Unite Nations Office on Drugs and Crime assists member states in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime and terrorism.
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UNFPA – United Nations Population Fund promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
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WFP – World Food Programme combats world hunger, using its food to save lives during emergencies and as a means to build assets, and spreads knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities.
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UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science and culture.
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FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations works to raise levels of nutrition, improve agriculture productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
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UNIDO – Industrial Development Organization reduces poverty through inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
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ILO – International Labour Organization advances opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work.
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WHO – World Health Organization works toward the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health.
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UNAIDS – United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS brings together the efforts and resources of ten UN system organizations to help the world prevent new HIV infections, care for those already infected, and mitigate the impact of the epidemic.
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OHCHR – High Commissioner for Human Rights promotes and protects the enjoyment and full realization, by all people, of all rights established in the Charter of the United Nations and in international human rights laws and treaties.
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UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services expands the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.
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UN WOMEN promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women at national, regional and global levels and in the work of the UN system..
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IOM – International Organization for Migration helps ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, promotes international cooperation on migration issues, assists in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and provides humanitarian assistance to migrants in need.
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UN Agencies Overview
| Title | Format | Size | Uploaded |
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| Infographic_United_Nations_in_Myanmar_MIMU_IG003v04_09Jan2020.pdf |
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2.98 MB | 10-Jan-2020 |
| Map_UN_Presence Map_MIMU825v12_09Jan2020_A3.pdf |
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1.16 MB | 10-Jan-2020 |
Strategies & Plans
| Title | Format | Size | Uploaded | Organization |
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| Core Doc_Myanmar Crisis Response Plan 2020_IOM.pdf |
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149.02 KB | 10-Nov-2020 | International Organization for Migration |
| RefDoc_A New Global Partnership - the Post-2015 Development Agenda.pdf |
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3.58 MB | 09-Dec-2014 | United Nations |
| Ref_Doc_UN_Strategic_Framework_for_Myanmar_2012-2015.pdf |
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2.58 MB | 20-Feb-2014 | United Nations Development Programme |
| RefDoc_UNMyanmar_WFP_Looking Forward (2013-2017).pdf |
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1.18 MB | 28-Jan-2014 | World Food Programme |
| RefDoc_UNMyanmar_UNFPA_CountryProgrammeDocument (2012-2015).pdf |
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84.52 KB | 28-Jan-2014 | United Nations Populations Fund |
| RefDoc_UNMyanmar_UNDP_Myanmar open new chapter of partnership.pdf |
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138.91 KB | 28-Jan-2014 | United Nations Development Programme |
Reports & Publications
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| Report_Human Development Indices and Indicators_UNDP_2018.pdf |
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1.4 MB | 17-Sep-2018 |
| Report_Myanmar Business Survery 2015_UNDP-CSO_Dec2016_MMR.pdf |
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3.98 MB | 24-Mar-2017 |
| Report_Myanmar Business Survery 2015_UNDP-CSO_Dec2016_ENG.pdf |
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1.51 MB | 24-Mar-2017 |
| Assessment_Readiness of Myanmar’s Official Statistics for SDG_UNDP-CSO_May2016_M... |
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714.85 KB | 24-Mar-2017 |
| Assessment_Readiness of Myanmar’s Official Statistics for SDG_UNDP-CSO_May2016_E... |
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787.3 KB | 24-Mar-2017 |
| Overview_Human Development Report_2016_UNDP.pdf |
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620.5 KB | 23-Mar-2017 |
| Report_Human Development Report_2016_UNDP.pdf |
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2.82 MB | 23-Mar-2017 |