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UN chief calls for int'l solidarity to find vaccine accessible to all
"That means working together to stop the spread of the virus," said the secretary-general, adding that the global community should work together "to...
UN peacekeeping chief names challenges for future operations
He called for the strengthening of strategic guidance and planning capacities, including by developing clear objectives, and for efforts to achieve a...
U.N. steps up COVID-19 measures at Syrian refugee camps in Jordan
The U.N. refugee agency is stepping up efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 among tens of thousands of Syrians in camps in Jordan after the first...
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Covid-19
The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted an "omnibus" resolution to encourage international cooperation in response to Covid-19.
UN: COVID-19 could fuel more conflict, poverty, starvation
Top UN officials have warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated discrimination and other human rights violations that can fuel conflict, and...
UN Assembly president: 'Inclusion is key' for virus vaccine
The president of the UN General Assembly is warning that a vaccine for COVID-19 must be made available to everyone who needs it because if just one...
UN chief warns of famine risk in 4 countries
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that there is a risk of famine and widespread food insecurity in four countries affected by conflict —...
UN experts raise concerns over Hong Kong security law
Seven human rights experts affiliated with the UN raised concerns over Hong Kong's national security law in a letter addressed to Chinese authorities,...