UN’s ‘Pause’ campaign tackles online misinformation
The UN ‘s Secretary-General has called on internet users to “Pause, take care before you share”. “Misinformation is spreading faster than the virus itself, and
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Needed: a global response to COVID-19
The Secretary-General of the United Nations has launched the UN’s Comprehensive Response to COVID-19 which aims to save lives, protect societies, and promote better recovery.
The world of work cannot and should not look the same after this crisis
COVID-19 has hit women, the young and employees especially those on zero hours contracts hard. We need to rethink employment after the pandemic
Business giants commit resources for building back from COVID-19
Business leaders have pledged to scale-up sustainable investments globally, especially in countries most in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
United Nations launches global initiative to combat misinformation
On 21 May 2020, the United Nations launched ‘Verified’, an initiative to combat the growing scourge of COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information.
COVID-19 in Africa
The United Nations have issued a policy brief on the effects of COVID-19 in Africa outlining issues surrounding health, socio-economic effects, food security, peace and security, and human rights.
2020 UN Ocean Conference postponed
Efforts to scale up ocean action are continuing despite the postponement of the 2020 UN Ocean conference due to the coronavirus pandemic.
International agencies urge coordinated response to pandemic
Governments must take immediate steps to prevent a potentially devastating debt crisis and address the economic and financial havoc wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: UN health agency advice informs decision to delay Olympic Games for first time since 1944
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo will be postponed.
Climate change: educating students to fight the crisis
Children are the future. That’s why we need to educate the next generation about how to navigate the climate emergency.