Amid the coronavirus pandemic, people around the world are being asked to socially distance themselves, or in some cases are under mandatory lockdown. These dynamics have created unique challenges for those seeking to be vigilant, while also trying to maintain normalcy in their lives. From parenting, to telecommuting, to distance learning to virtual exercising, the UN has some practical tips for those learning to cope with their new dynamics at home.  

The United Nations is calling for solidarity and increased funding, as some of the world’s most vulnerable countries scale up their efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a US $2 billion coordinated global humanitarian response plan to fight COVID-19 in 51 countries across South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. 

As the spread of the coronavirus accelerates, the United Nations is working to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable are reflected in our response to the emergency.

The coronavirus pandemic presents an opportunity for the human family to act in solidarity and turn this crisis into an impetus to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The United Nations continues to ramp up its fight against the coronavirus. In a crisis, it is imperative to obtain authoritative information on what is happening, promote acts of kindness and take concrete action as protagonists. The article provides insights on how each of us can act in solidarity.

United Nations staff members, from senior managers to personnel in the frontline, are quickly adapting to new ways of working – connecting teams virtually – in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.

As medical workers, scientists and others are working around the clock to prevent, treat and mount this unprecedented response to the coronavirus outbreak, the United Nations and its partners are searching for solutions to counter the threat of the COVID-19.  

As the coronavirus outbreak spreads to more countries, so does solidarity among people everywhere. For its part, the United Nations continues to help countries counter the outbreak and protect the most vulnerable.   

With the coronavirus crisis spreading to more countries with broader social and economic implications, the United Nations is mobilizing its global workforce to help affected Governments to contain or slow the onslaught of this deadly disease.