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UN praises resilience and vision of younger generation, marking International Youth Day  

Commemorating International Youth Day, top UN officials have called on leaders around the world to “do everything possible” to enable young people to reach their fullest potential.

Azerbaijan response to COVID-19: better testing and contact tracing are key

Azerbaijan should strengthen contact tracing and testing to further boost its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of WHO experts has recommended after visiting the country. The second team of WHO experts to visit Azerbaijan since the pandemic started, it also noted the country’s achievements in responding to the outbreak.

WHO chief points to ‘green shoots of hope’ in COVID-19 pandemic

Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to “green shoots of hope” amidst the global crisis, while urging both governments and people everywhere to work to suppress the new coronavirus.

FoRB Publications launches new book of Rosita Šorytė, on NRMs and the Pandemic

New religious movements are rarely given credit for their humanitarian work. A case in point is the Church of Scientology during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Opponents used the epidemic as an opportunity to accuse Scientology of spreading conspiracy theories and not respecting anti-virus precautions.

Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights

Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

New humanitarian air service boosts COVID-19 response in the Pacific

A flight carrying protective masks, ventilators and other essential medical supplies for COVID-19 response, landed in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, marking the start of a humanitarian air service for the Pacific region, Governments and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have announced.

South Africa: UN health agency sends experts to help battle against COVID-19

South Africa: UN health agency sends experts to help battle against COVID-19

Thailand’s COVID-19 response an example of resilience and solidarity: a UN Resident Coordinator’s Blog

In January, Thailand became the second country to confirm a COVID-19 case but, since then, the country has shown remarkable resilience and, as of late July, there had not been any recorded cases of domestic transmission for nearly two months. Gita Sabharwal, the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, explains that this success is thanks to a combination of government action, social responsibility and community solidarity. 

Breastfeeding link to COVID-19 is negligible, says World Health Organization

The risk of COVID-19 infection from breastfeeding is negligible and has never been documented, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in a call for greater support for the practice. 

Philippines: UN and partners launch major COVID-19 response plan to aid 5.4 million

Prioritizing the safety and well-being of women and girls, the UN and partners launched on Tuesday a COVID-19 humanitarian response plan to assist some 5.4 million of the poorest and most marginalized people in the Philippines. 

UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption

UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption

Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF

Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF

‘No silver bullet’ to combat COVID-19, says UN health agency head

‘No silver bullet’ to combat COVID-19, says UN health agency head

Guterres gives hard hitting Mandela Day message: “Inequality defines our time”

Guterres gives hard hitting Mandela Day message: "Inequality defines our time"

UN appoints new ECOSOC President

UN appoints new ECOSOC President

“Baha’i World” articles examine migration, existential stress

BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — Two new articles have been published today in the online publication The Baha’i World, which is releasing, in the context of the current pandemic, a series of articles on migration...

Elżbieta Rafalska from ECR: “During the #COVID19 pandemic, we witnessed discrimination against elderly”

Elżbieta Rafalska from ECR: "During the #COVID19 pandemic, we witnessed discrimination against elderly"

Human trafficking for organ removal needs urgent international attention

Human trafficking for the purpose of organ removal

South Korea Shincheonji Church of Jesus says members to give plasma for COVID19 research

South Korea Shincheonji Church of Jesus says members to give plasma for COVID19 research

UN EU Delegation shares opinion of expert Danius Puras at 44th Session of the HRC

UN EU Delegation shares opinion of expert Danius Puras at 44th Session of the HRC

‘Transfats’ from processed foods may increase ovarian cancer risk

‘Transfats’ from processed foods may increase ovarian cancer risk

EU FRA: Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19

EU FRA: Many older people in care homes fell victim to COVID-19

Luk Zelderloo: We need stronger commitment by the EU to ensure resilience of Social Services

Luk Zelderloo: We need stronger commitment by the EU to ensure resilience of Social Services

The Impact Of The Health Care System In Europe On It People’s Lives

The Impact Of The Health Care System In Europe On It People's Lives
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