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South Korea is an example world should follow on COVID-19 fight: UN
UN Secretary-General Guterres said recovery from the pandemic needs to go hand-in-hand with climate action, just as South Korea is doing now
Greta Thunberg donates $100,000 prize money to support children affected by pandemic
The 17-year old activist opined that the coronavirus pandemic is also a child rights issue like the climate crisis
Covid-19 disruptions may lead to 7 million unintended pregnancies: UN
Around 450 million women across 114 low and middle-income countries use contraceptives.
Violating fundamental rights in the name of Covid would lead to a human rights disaster: UN
Police and other security forces using excessive force to make people abide by lockdowns are reported worldwide
UN chief urges Africa to take urgent steps to stem coronavirus growth
Guterres said the UN and African countries are working together in fight against the pandemic.
Over 180 deaths, 3 deaths across United Nations system worldwide
However, the spokesman did not provide further details or a country-wise break-up of the cases.
Covid-19 is this century’s global inflection point
In the post-Covid-19 world the institutions of global governance would have to be revisited and remodelled
Post ICJ hearing, Myanmar has 'softened' stance, says Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Bangladesh and Myanmar signed a repatriation deal two years ago, but virtually no refugees have been returned to date.
UN launches humanitarian appeal for nearly USD 29 billion
UN launches USD 29 bn emergency funding appeal.
'Terror-crime nexus an existential global threat,' says Syed Akbaruddin
Akbaruddin highlighted nefarious activities of terror outfits designated by world body including Islamic State, LeT and JeM.