Search

Kuwait, 23 November 2020

• "Persons with disabilities are greatly affected by the health, social and economic consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic," said Dr. Tarik Elsheikh, Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Resident Coordinator to the State of Kuwait.

• The United Nations in the State of Kuwait with its mandated agencies at the forefront have been working in close partnership with the Government of Kuwait on strengthening the capacity of relevant national counterparts and ministries tasked with the protection of victims of trafficking and the prosecution of traffickers.

• The UN Refugee Agency hosted a regional webinar to explore new avenues for partnerships in Islamic social finance, to help scale-up humanitarian aid.

• Long-term financial sustainable solutions were at the heart of this collaborative dialogue to alleviate the effects of forced displacement and foster economic inclusion of vulnerable populations across the globe.

• Refugees are among the victims of the tragic event that devastated Lebanon – the country that hosts the largest number of refugees per capita in the world.

• Op-ed By The Representative of the UN Secretary- General and Resident Coordinator to the State of Kuwait

“Kuwait sat up a role model for response to the humanitarian emergencies in Syria and other parts of the world'' said Dr the UN Resident Coordinator for Kuwait, Dr. Tarek Elsheikh.