The United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) promotes global awareness and understanding of the work of the United Nations through its network of United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) around the world. The UN Information Centre in Tokyo engages with local audiences in Japan.
Smartphone apps help Palestine refugees seek healthcare during COVID-19
During the Covid-19 pandemic when social distancing is a key factor in limiting transmission, Palestinian refugees are able to use smartphone apps to access an online healthcare network through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The refugees receive reminders to take medicine, check blood pressure and exercise. They can check their test results and message healthcare providers.
The Power of Sport During a Pandemic: Training at Home with Japanese Athletes
“What you need is a simple towel,” says Mitsui Risako, bronze medalist at the Rio 2016 Olympics in artistic swimming. She is not talking about after you get out of the water, though. She is one of Japan’s many top athletes who are sharing their training-at-home regimes, advising cocooned fans – or anyone following common hashtags like #SportsAssistYou #Stayhome, and #Staystrong – about ways to stay fit and healthy.
Children keeping active with Hello Kitty and friends
During the COVID-19 pandemic, children around the world are facing the same enormous challenge – not being able to go out to play. Do your children need good exercise with fun to release stress of being cooped up inside and keep fit? Hello Kitty can help!