United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

United Nations Economic and Social Commission
for Western Asia

Shared prosperity
Dignified life

War on Gaza 2023:
The Formidable Human Suffering

Info icon Source: Data on Palestinian and Israeli fatalities from OCHA Daily Flash Update. Data on Palestinian children and women fatalities from Shireen Abu Akleh Observatory. Info icon Last updated: 
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- Total injuries - Gaza
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- UN fatalities
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- Healthcare worker fatalities
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- Journalist fatalities
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

A plan of action for people, planet and prosperity in the Arab Region

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ESCWA Regional Services

We provide a variety of services to clients throughout the region and the world.

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Conference Services

Inclusive sustainable development can only be achieved when high-quality knowledge and information reach recipients in their own language, through well-targeted, accessible and visible meetings and content.

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Budget & Finance

Our primary objective is to contribute to a sound budgetary, financial and accounting management of the Organization by providing high-quality financial services to all our clients.

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General Services

The General Services Section provides operational support services at all levels in the areas of facilities management, travel and visa, property control and inventory, mail, archives and records as well as procurement.

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HR

Human Resources

The Human Resources Management Section provides a full range of services to enable UN Common System organizations to succeed in the fast-changing global development work.

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ICT

Information & Communications Technology

The Information and Communications Technology Section provides services in the areas of infrastructure, network, information security, video conferencing, applications and web development, data analytics and reporting, expert advisory on technology innovation and partnerships. We also provide IT equipment, hardware and software support to our end users.

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Medical Services

Medical Services at the UN House serves more than 20 UN entities at the Beirut duty station and in the region. We provide medico-administrative and clinical services under the umbrella of occupational safety health and well-being.

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Safety & Security

We provide a safe and secure environment for staff, delegates and visiting dignitaries to conduct business at UN premises.

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