UN supported over 290 actions worth $126 million in Peru in 2025

In 2025, the United Nations system in Peru, in collaboration with the Peruvian state, undertook more than 290 initiatives, representing an investment of over $126 million. These actions were designed to enhance access to basic services for millions of people across the Andean nation, according to a report released by the organization.

The "Annual Results Report 2025: United, Transforming Lives" details the efforts of 20 UN entities working with the state, civil society, and the private sector. The overarching goals were to strengthen democratic institutions, ensure the full exercise of human rights, and promote prosperity and environmental harmony. Of the total investment, $55.4 million was allocated to human rights, democratic governance, and access to justice.

Significant funds were also directed towards humanitarian response and post-crisis recovery ($21.6 million), decent work, social protection, health, sexual and reproductive health, and food security ($19.5 million). Environmental management, climate change, and disaster risk reduction received $14.8 million, while livelihoods and the productive matrix were supported with $9.3 million, and education initiatives with $6 million. The UN highlighted programs aimed at reinforcing public policy in health and nutrition, potentially benefiting millions of children, and strengthening sexual and reproductive health services in Amazonian and indigenous territories.