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April 2020
COVID-19: International community must step up to prevent pandemic from devastating vulnerable on the run
Given how quickly the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading, an outbreak [...]
March 2020
COVID-19: UN Chief launches plan to address the potentially devastating socio-economic impacts
The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is attacking societies at their core, claiming lives and people’s livelihoods. In a new report, the United Nations Secretary-General calls on everyone to act together to address this impact and lessen the blow to people.
Coronavirus update: WHO and world football launch ‘kick out coronavirus’ campaign, as millions sign up to WhatsApp helpline
A new awareness-raising campaign, led by the world’s top football [...]
COVID-19: WHO working on supply pipeline for protective equipment and tests
For the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began last [...]
Swift policy action, strong leadership can save millions of jobs, ‘avert the worst’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
As dire forecasts about the global economy add to the [...]
Talking to your children about coronavirus: Let them know you’re listening, remind them you care
As many adults are overwhelmed and anxious about the coronavirus [...]
Coronavirus update: Countries urged to fight ‘controllable’ pandemic
With the COVID-19 outbreak now a pandemic, countries should not let up [...]
Five things you should know now, about the COVID-19 pandemic
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the status [...]
Flagship UN study shows accelerating climate change on land, sea and in the atmosphere
A wide-ranging UN climate report, released on Tuesday, shows that [...]
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 likely to cost economy $1 trillion during 2020, says UN trade agency
Apart from the tragic human consequences of the COVID-19 coronavirus [...]
Make this the century of women’s equality: UN chief
The 21st century must be the century of women’s equality, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, in a [...]
February 2020
Japan’s 2020 Olympic and Paralympic teams to wear sportswear made from recycled clothes
Apparel and footwear production contribute to around 10 percent of [...]