Eradicating poverty in all its forms remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. While the number of people living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half between 1990 and 2015 – from 1.9 billion to 836 million – too many are still struggling for the most basic human needs.

  Acclaimed Turkish actors Mert Fırat and Melisa Sözen are starring in a new UNDP advocacy video that takes on domestic violence in Turkey and the region with a powerful message: “Violence has no excuse”. The campaign is part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s efforts to combat violence...

The ENPARD programme is designed to support the agricultural institutions, encourage the development of farmers’ associations, and improve access to more affordable food in the European Neighborhood countries.

Evgeny and Ilona thought they would only have a few years together, but Evgeny, who has HIV, has fought for their good life.

As new data sources are sprouting everywhere, a group of enthusiasts from UNDP in Eastern Europe and the Arab States regions embarked twenty months ago on a big data for development exploration journey with support from the Government of Denmark.

In Budva, Montenegro, participants in a regional conference on advancing gender equality in the countries of the Western Balkans* and Turkey have agreed on the need to intensify cooperation to increase women’s presence and influence in decision-making and end all forms of violence against women.women.

Access to justice in Tajikistan is difficult, especially for poor people and people in rural areas. Tajikistan has few lawyers, and the court system is overburdened and slow. Legal Aid Centers bring access to citizens.

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. You can show your support - If you have a Facebook account, change your profile picture to show your friends that you support the goal to end violence against women and girls.

Every year non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 38 million deaths globally, according to the WHO. In addition to being a public health concern, non-communicable diseases also represent a developmental challenge placing high burden on economies and societies.

Formerly one of the four largest lakes in the world, the Aral Sea has been steadily shrinking since the 1960s. And now 20 years after UNDP's first intervention in the region, hope begins to blossom despite impacts from climate change.

When we heard a draft law was in progress to forbid underage religious marriages, we knew our work was cut out for us. Having a law is one thing, but winning the hearts and minds of local people to own such a law is another. That’s where we came in.

Senators in Kazakhstan unanimously endorsed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), vowing to help finance and raise awareness of the goals among the general public, and promising to integrate them in nationwide development efforts.

After the break-up of the Soviet Union, the archives of enterprises, or even of entire villages, perished. Thousands of people can’t officially prove they worked their entire lives. But reform has come with the help of a new territorial office.

In Georgia's Rioni river basin, 200,000 residents suffer from flash floods every year. Take a look at how UNDP is working to address the problem.