UN Development

The military escalation in the Middle East could push over 30 million people into poverty across 162 countries. The effects of the crisis reach far beyond directly affected countries, falling hardest on the poor & most vulnerable. More in our 🆕 brief: go.undp.org/T4k

Pottery is a lifeline and a tradition around the globe. Humans have shaped clay into pottery, creating vessels for grain, containers for water and coatings for homes. See how this art moulds cultures, economies and human lives. go.undp.org/5GB #WorldArtDay

📌Just released: The military escalation in the Middle East could push more than 30 million people into poverty worldwide. More in our 🆕 brief: go.undp.org/TJi

Start of the @IMFNews - @WorldBankGroup Spring Meetings with @CSIS. This year’s gathering is overshadowed by war in the Middle East. @UNDP analysis shows that in just 6 weeks, the conflict could have pushed 32 million people back into poverty.

In Salvador, Brazil, @NEOJIBA trains youth in the art of repairing instruments: luthiery 🎺🎷. From workshops to international mentorship, participants gain skills and confidence that can provide both a livelihood and a sense of purpose. go.undp.org/Twn #WorldArtDay

“These illnesses do not take weekends or holidays.” In Kharkiv, doctors continue treating children with severe blood disorders despite shelling & damage to the hospital. Through #REVIVE, @UNDP & the Republic of Korea are restoring the ward to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality care closer to home. 🤍

A new @UNDPasiapac report finds that the military escalation in the Middle East could push 8.8 million people into poverty & lead to economic losses of up to US$299 billion in Asia & the Pacific, with South Asia bearing the heaviest burden. Learn more: go.undp.org/T48

Sudan’s war has set the economy back more than 30 years with incomes at 1990s levels. A new @UNDP/@issafrica report warns of disastrous future without peace and urgent support. Out now | Beyond the Conflict full report: cutt.ly/EtGi28eh

Youth are not just part of the conversation - they are driving it! At the #ECOSOCYouth Forum, #Generation17 young leaders join youth from around the 🌍 to accelerate action on the #GlobalGoals. Together with @SamsungMobile, we continue to support youth-led innovation at scale.

Will you answer the call? 📢 The #Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is open. If you’re a young innovator tackling climate challenges, this is your opportunity to secure up to $30,000 in funding, mentorship and global visibility. 👉 Apply by 30 April: go.undp.org/57f

3 years of conflict have set Sudan’s economy back over 30 years with average incomes now at 1992 levels and extreme poverty worse than in the 1980s. New @UNDP_Sudan and @issafrica report warns of a disastrous future without peace and urgent support. 📖 : go.undp.org/TJA

🌿After more than a decade away, Ghaitha’a returned to her village in rural #Lattakia & brought neighbors together for dialogue & reconciliation Thru women’s leadership, @UNDP supports peace & recovery across #Syria, advancing #RightsJusticeAction. 📖go.undp.org/5jV

STARTING NOW | Join the CSIS Global Development Department for a conversation with @UNDP Administrator @alexanderdecroo to discuss scaling a new blueprint for global development cooperation. Watch: csis.org/events/undp-ne…

Zaporizhzhia is built on people who keep going, no matter how hard it gets. ❤️‍🩹 Rescuers, medics, social workers, educators & volunteers – with support from @UNDP & partners – are strengthening essential services, supporting one another & restoring dignity. Read the story ➡️ undp.org/ukraine/storie…

📣Happening TODAY: Join our Administrator @alexanderdecroo for a discussion with @CSIS exploring how a reimagined model of development cooperation can close the gap between the resources available & the scale of need on the ground. 💻 live at 8:30am EDT: bit.ly/48tZ5kq

The intersection of climate shocks, biodiversity loss and conflict disproportionately affect youth. From mangrove restoration in Somalia to green skills in Nigeria, youth are transforming climate action into solutions for lasting peace. go.undp.org/wfW #ECOSOCYouth

A new UNDP report finds that military escalation in the Middle East could push 8.8 million people into poverty and lead to economic losses of up to US$299 billion in Asia and the Pacific, with South Asia bearing the heaviest burden. Download: go.undp.org/T4B Press Release: go.undp.org/T48

The effects of the military escalation in the Middle East reach far beyond directly affected countries. Our new brief suggests significant longer-term harm to poorer countries far removed from the fighting, falling hardest on the most vulnerable: go.undp.org/T4k

Mariam started her catering business in #Libya to serve students, working women & people with specific dietary needs. Through social media and the incubator’s training, Mariam strengthened her customer outreach and business management skills go.undp.org/Tob

Across the world, courageous individuals are advancing LGBTIQ+ equality — often against extraordinary odds. Know someone making a difference? Nominate them for the 2026 #InternationalPrideAwards by 17 April. Learn more at: bit.ly/4lS92xE

Decades of development. Lost in moments. @UNDP warns the Middle East conflict could push up to 32M people into poverty across 162 countries. End the war. Protect the vulnerable. Act fast. theguardian.com/society/2026/a…