From 11-12 November 2015, the German WASH-Network, an alliance of 19 German non-governmental organisations, is holding an international conference on the nexus between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and nutrition security in the city of Bonn, Germany. The aim of the forum is to bring together relevant experts from...
Read MoreIn mid-2015, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) released new E-Learning modules to assist professionals who are involved in designing and implementing nutrition-sensitive programmes, investments and policies. The modules can be found on the FAO E-Learning center and are designed for individuals who work in a variety...
Read MoreFrom 14 – 18 September 2015, the SUN Country Network came together via telephone and video conference for the 21st series of Country Network meetings. The thematic discussion on Equity and Gender encouraged discussion between countries and an opportunity to share and learn from one...
Read MoreOn 22 September 2015, the second Global Nutrition Report (GNR) was launched at a special event in New York. The evening event provided an opportunity for the global nutrition community to engage in a dynamic conversation following the presentation of new evidence, progress and the...
Read MoreOn 24 September 2015, the government of Indonesia is hosting a side event at the 70th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The event, titled "Food Security, Nutrition and Health: Harnessing Multi-sectoral Partnerships for the Post-2015 Development Agenda", is supported by the World Food Programme, UNICEF...
Read MoreIn September 2015, the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) released their 50th edition of Field Exchange. In addition to field articles, research, evaluations, news, views and letters, the 50th edition features guest editorials from Helen Young, Lola Gostelow & Lawrence Haddad and includes a special section on...
Read MoreFrom 27 to 31 July 2015, the 20th meeting of the SUN Country Network was held across 11 two-hour sessions by telephone and video conference. 194 participants from 41 SUN Countries joined the calls in English, French and Spanish. The thematic discussion was on "Development of...
Read MoreOn 13th July 2015, the event "Harnessing Innovative financing for Nutrition in Africa", set a major stage for the launching of the African Regional Nutrition Strategy by His Majesty, King Letsie III, King of Lesotho. The event was organised by the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with NEPAD...
Read MoreFrom the 7th to 15th June 2015, African leaders from across the continent gathered in Pretoria for the 25th summit of the African Union (AU) . The summit was held under the theme: "Year of women empowerment and development towards Agenda 2063." Participants celebrated the fact that...
Read MoreOn 22nd and 23rd June 2015, the SUN Movement Secretariat brought together support providers from across the Movement to discuss ways of strengthening support to SUN Countries, especially when there is insufficient or unavailable in-country expertise. The purpose of the meeting was to reach agreement on what is required for...
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