After UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s cease-fire appeal issued by on 23 March, United Nations Messengers of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ added their voices to entreat governments and armed groups to pull back hostilities and allow the creation of corridors for life-saving aid. As reports of the virus multiply in conflict zones, the likelihood of humanitarian catastrophe looms too large. Add your support by signing the !
In this , World Health Day is reminding everybody of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, leading community dialogue to address fears, and even collecting data for clinical studies. Quite simply, without nurses, there would be no response. With women representing 70 percent of the health workforce globally, special attention should be given to gender equality in the time of COVID-19.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, physical and social distancing practices are becoming more commonplace. But that does not mean we should stop being physically active, nor should we disconnect from the coaches, teammates, instructors and fellow fans. In the lead up to and on 6 April, the International Day of Sport for Development and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, we are asking everyone to be active, stay healthy and demonstrate solidarity during this period of physical and social distancing. This team spirit will help us all get through the current challenges together.
COVID-19: ‘Children in the front line’
The WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub offers tips and resources for users around the world to reduce the spread of rumours and to obtain accurate health information.
The WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub provides simple, actionable guidance for health workers, educators, and other users that rely on WhatsApp to communicate.
In a Wuhan hospital, a partnership set unmanned vehicles to transport medical supplies, deliver meals for doctors and patients, and complete other emergency tasks.
partner, Ocean Agency, invites parents and children to experience the ocean and its astounding life forms from their homes. Remote diving is the new remote working.
Unlike other economic downturns, the fall of output in the COVID-19 crisis is not driven by demand. The role of economic policy is hence not to stimulate demand, at least not right away. Rather, proposes policy have three objectives: to guarantee the functioning of essential sectors, to provide enough resources for people hit by the crisis, and to prevent excessive economic disruption. The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis like no other, calling for an increased role for the public sector.
teams make significant progress on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond the health impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, a major global recession is expected. The World Bank is finalizing projects in 60 countries under the . Additionally, Board approval is expected to provide grants, credits and loans of $2 billion covering a wide range of developing countries. In parallel, proposed financing for operations that will help prevent, detect, and respond to the public health threat posed by COVID-19 will expedite emergency efforts.
As a result of their online meeting on open science, calls on governments to reinforce scientific cooperation and integrate open science in their research programmes to prevent and mitigate global crises. Participants from ministries in charge of science from 122 countries, joined the European Commissioner for Innovation, the African Union Commissioner for Human Resources, and the ’s Chief Scientist, among others to address open science in the context of COVID-19 response.
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. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, together with three senior officials, launched a to fund the fight against COVID-19 in the world’s poorest countries. This inter-agency plan brings together existing appeals from the World Health Organization and other UN partners, and identifies new needs as well.
With the coronavirus pandemic extending to some of the world’s poorest countries, the United Nations is in a race against time to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. UN country teams are stepping up their support for national authorities, while redoubling their support for frontline responders and working to help vulnerable countries strengthen their healthcare infrastructure. WHO, together with partners, is working to ensure that vital supplies, including protective equipment, reach healthcare workers treating patients in wards.
Lifestyle changes during this difficult period can adversely affect your wellbeing. With people staying indoors and maintaining social distance, to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, the United Nations offers resources to help cope. UNICEF proposes for parenting during the outbreak. works towards learning continuity. The WHO recommends and . Keeping a flexible but consistent daily routine helps those seeking to strike a balance between vigilance and the need to maintain some normalcy in their lives.
The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. In addition to the threat to public health, the economic and social disruption threatens the long-term livelihoods and wellbeing of millions.