Elyx lands in Trinidad and Tobago, an idyllic archipelagic country, located off the northern edge of South America, which is made up of two main islands and a multitude of smaller ones. Elyx is delighted to learn that Trinidad and Tobago is one of the richest countries in the Americas by GDP per capita. Elyx
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The adventure around the world is almost at an end and Elyx is invited again in Latin America to attend some interesting workshops in Bogotá, Colombia. The United Nations’ presence in Colombia is composed of 24 specialized agencies, programs and one regional commission, the CEPAL – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
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On this beautiful autumn day, Elyx decides to make a stop in Kabul. Some WFP friends are waiting for our Digital Ambassador to show it their actions in Afghanistan! The issues faced by the Afghan people truly sadden Elyx. Indeed, Afghanistan is a beautiful country that has been ravaged by decades of terrible hardships and conflicts.
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Elyx arrives today in the Philippines, a country in South-East Asia made up of no less than 7,107 wondrous islands, located in the western Pacific Ocean. The UN has a remarkable presence in the Philippines with more than 20 agencies, funds and programs. Elyx’s mouth is watering at WFP’s Polloc warehouse in Parang, Maguindanao! (Photo
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Elyx arrives today in Kenya, a republic located on Africa’s eastern coast, whose ethnic diversity has generated a vibrant culture. Elyx immediately heads to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the capital city. This complex, established by the General Assembly in 1996, is the UN headquarters in Africa. UNIC Nairobi colleagues say “Karibu” to
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After Lebanon, Elyx hops back on its cloud and flies over to Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, home to the wondrous Victoria Falls, a natural treasure on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Elyx is delighted to see that the United Nations have a sizable presence in the country! Elyx is excited to visit Zimbabwe
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Elyx has visited Lebanon before to learn more on the work and programs of UNRWA, but today our digital ambassador is invited again to Beirut for a very special occasion: UN 70 day events! An engaging and exciting celebration awaits our digital ambassador and the UN Country Team of Lebanon is excited to meet and
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Elyx returns for an early evening in Africa Republic of Zambia before heading to Lebanon in the morning. Knowing Zambia to be a landlocked country in Southern Africa, Elyx journeys there by cloud. On arrival, Elyx was welcomed by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Lusaka who are keen on showing Elyx their activities
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Elyx is nearing the end of its 70 country tour and today the UN Digital Ambassador travelled to South Sudan. South Sudan became a sovereign state on 9 July 2011 after its citizens voted for independence in a January 2011 referendum. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between northern and southern Sudan signed in 2005, which
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Elyx lands his cloud in Turkey’s second largest city and capital, Ankara. The city’s ancient history dating back to the Bronze Age along with a thriving population of nearly 5 million people grants Ankara the title of “the heart of Turkey.” Elyx learns that Turkey was a founding member of the United Nations and there
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