United Nations Sri Lanka

United Nations Sri Lanka The UN began its work in Sri Lanka in 1952 making it one of the first countries in the world to have a UN development programme.
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The United Nations in Sri Lanka works together with the Government and other development and humanitarian partners, to address social, economic, humanitarian and cultural challenges so that all Sri Lankans can enjoy better living conditions The UN in Sri Lanka works together with the Government and other development and humanitarian partners, to address social, economic, humanitarian and cultural

challenges so that all Sri Lankans can enjoy better living conditions. Three years later on 14th December 1955 Sri Lanka was admitted as a member state of the UN. Since then, the UN has been contributing to Sri Lanka’s development, by supporting livelihoods, working in children’s education, improving maternal health, focusing on rural development and responding to and helping communities recover from disasters. In addition, the UN also supports the promotion of human rights and works with the Government in designing and implementing social and economic measures to help eradicate poverty. The UN is in Sri Lanka by explicit agreement with the government. All its work, including disbursement of funds, is supervised by line ministries as agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding.

This month, the UN Resident Coordinator sits down with for a conversation on Sri Lanka's recovery, global instability &...
12/06/2026

This month, the UN Resident Coordinator sits down with for a conversation on Sri Lanka's recovery, global instability & the future of multilateralism.

Read it here 👉 https://bit.ly/4vFLRu7

In response to , 83 organisations came together under one framework. $28.5 million was mobilised. Over 575,000 people r...
11/06/2026

In response to , 83 organisations came together under one framework. $28.5 million was mobilised. Over 575,000 people received assistance.

As the emergency phase concludes, the United Nations and its partners continue working with the Government to sustain support for communities still recovering.

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Social dialogue is often misunderstood. 👀 Let’s fix that together. 🤝 Swipe to learn more. Supported by United Nations S...
11/06/2026

Social dialogue is often misunderstood. 👀 Let’s fix that together. 🤝

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Supported by United Nations Sri Lanka SDG Fund

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Through UN Women Sri Lanka's Pathways to Peace initiative, she gained the skills and confidence to grow her business and...
10/06/2026

Through UN Women Sri Lanka's Pathways to Peace initiative, she gained the skills and confidence to grow her business and is now training other women to earn incomes of their own.

In 2025, UN support helped strengthen women’s economic empowerment and leadership across Sri Lanka, contributing to more inclusive institutions, stronger communities and greater opportunities for women and girls to participate in public life.

Read more in our 2025 Annual Results Report: bit.ly/4nar0fs

Sri Lankan disability rights advocate, Nilshani De Silva will address the opening session today for the 19th Session of ...
09/06/2026

Sri Lankan disability rights advocate, Nilshani De Silva will address the opening session today for the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Watch Live: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k16zjpx4rb

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other...
08/06/2026

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth.

For Sri Lanka, an island nation deeply connected to the sea, is a reminder that protecting our ocean is not only an environmental imperative but also an investment in our shared future.

Environmental challenges are not distant threats — they are already being felt across Sri Lanka.This , let’s recognize ...
05/06/2026

Environmental challenges are not distant threats — they are already being felt across Sri Lanka.

This , let’s recognize the signals around us and take action to protect our environment, our communities, and our future.

02/06/2026

When people are heard, solutions follow.

In this UNplugged conversation, UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche and Joni Simpson, Country Director of the International Labour Organization Sri Lanka, explore how bringing voices together helps resolve challenges, improve conditions, and strengthen social cohesion.

Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ubn08lQj5cY

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