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.

Coordination:
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.

 
UNOCHA – With its partners, OCHA contributes to principled and effective humanitarian response through coordination, advocacy, policy, information management and humanitarian financing tools and services.

 
UNIC – UNICs are responsible for promoting greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to people everywhere, especially in developing countries.

 
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.

 
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.
Funds and Programmes:

 
UNICEF – UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

 
UNDP – UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

 
UNHCR – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

 
UN-HABITAT – UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. Its mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.

 
UNODC – UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices.
UNFPA – UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.

 
WFP – The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization. Through food, we save lives and build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people affected by conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
Specialized Agencies:

 
UNESCO – UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.

 
FAO – The Food and Agriculture Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. 

 
UNIDO – Industrial Development Organization reduces poverty through inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

 
ILO – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.

 
WHO – WHO leads the global efforts in public health to coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies, provide technical support to expand universal health coverage, serve the vulnerable - so everyone, everywhere can attain the equal chance to live a healthy life.
Other Entities and Associate Agencies: 

 
UNAIDS – UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

 
OHCHR – OHCHR's mission is to work for the protection of all human rights for all people; to help empower people to realize their rights; and to assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring that they are implemented.

 
UNOPS – Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

 
UN WOMEN - UN Women is the United Nations 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 their needs worldwide.

 
IOM – Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
 
5W Dashboard - UN Agencies Only
This dashboard gives an interactive view of "Who is doing What, Where, When and for Whom" from latest round of August 2023. For comparison, please review the dashboard from pervious round of Feb 2023.
5W Dashboard - UN Agencies Only

UN Agencies Overview

Title Format Size Uploaded
Core Doc_The Essential UN_ENG.pdf pdf
9.77 MB 16-Feb-2022
Core Doc_UN System Chart_ENG.pdf pdf
89.92 KB 03-Feb-2022
Core Doc_UN System Chart_MMR.pdf pdf
2.85 MB 03-Feb-2022
Core Doc_Basic Facts about the UN_ENG.pdf pdf
6 MB 03-Feb-2022

Strategies & Plans

Title Format Size Uploaded Organization
Core Doc_Myanmar Crisis Response Plan 2020_IOM.pdf pdf
149.02 KB 10-Nov-2020 International Organization for Migration
RefDoc_A New Global Partnership - the Post-2015 Development Agenda.pdf pdf
3.58 MB 09-Dec-2014 United Nations
Ref_Doc_UN_Strategic_Framework_for_Myanmar_2012-2015.pdf pdf
2.58 MB 20-Feb-2014 United Nations Development Programme
RefDoc_UNMyanmar_WFP_Looking Forward (2013-2017).pdf pdf
1.18 MB 28-Jan-2014 World Food Programme
RefDoc_UNMyanmar_UNFPA_CountryProgrammeDocument (2012-2015).pdf pdf
84.52 KB 28-Jan-2014 United Nations Populations Fund
RefDoc_UNMyanmar_UNDP_Myanmar open new chapter of partnership.pdf pdf
138.91 KB 28-Jan-2014 United Nations Development Programme