News Focus: Myanmar
Survivors of Cyclone Nargis in the aftermath of the disaster
Latest developments
Photographic exhibition pays tribute to former UN chief U Thant
UN-backed project seeks to ensure medicines reach needy in time of crises
Myanmar: UN expert urges release of all political prisoners before elections
Belgian rights defender, Pakistani philanthropist win UN prize for non-violence
United Nations aid agencies launch Myanmar Tropical Cyclone Nargis Flash Appeal 2008
Key resources:
Cyclone relief
UN system takes urgent steps to bring aid
· Updates by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - OCHA
Latest from UN aid agencies
· UN World Food Programme - WFP
· UN Refugee Agency - UNHCR
· UN Children's Fund - UNICEF
Food aid from the World Food Programme (WFP) being distributed to the affected population. Photo: WFP/Hakan Tongul
Statements
UN Envoy
Neither peace nor development can thrive without democracy and respect for human rights. Myanmar is no exception.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks in Yangon, 4 July 2009
