23 March 2020 COVID-19: UN chief calls for global ceasefire to focus on ‘the true fight of our lives’ UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged warring parties across the world to lay down their weapons in support of the bigger battle against COVID-19.
Story 25 July 2019 FAO warns of Desert Locust outbreaks in Yemen and the Horn of Africa FAO warned of potential adverse impacts on the agricultural seasonal yields and local economies affecting food security and and livelihoods.
Story 23 July 2019 Thanks to Japan funding FAO is helping vulnerable families regain their agricultural productive capacity Farmers in Yemen have begun receiving seeds which will assist the most vulnerable families in getting a head-start on the current agricultural season.
Story 19 July 2019 Belgium supports FAO in controlling desert locust swarms in Yemen Desert locust swarms threaten the already limited food supply and could contribute to further increasing food insecurity.
Story 15 July 2019 Youth innovate to end violence against women and girls The prevalence of GBV often increases in times of crisis, as protection mechanisms break down, support services falter and stresses on families mount.
Story 15 July 2019 “This is the only hope we get to face the harsh life we are going through” Ali is the only son of his father and mother and the sole breadwinner of a family of ten.
Story 14 July 2019 A family shelter made of sheets A story of hope from UNICEF Emergency Cash Transfer Project.
Story 02 July 2019 Searching for a place to call home Since 2015, the war in Yemen has taken a heavy toll, forcing many to make difficult decisions to either flee their homes or stay and face uncertainty.
Story 28 June 2019 From milk processers to milk entrepreneurs FAO helps to improve the processing and marketing of agricultural and livestock products by developing agriculture-based value chains.