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Transgender women in Viet Nam face discrimination and violence at home, at work, and on the street. But with support from each other — and the UN —

As the world wraps up 2020, we recognize the continued coordinated efforts of the UN teams worldwide. Today, we highlight some of the work taking place across the globe. 

The path of tropical storms Eta and Iota left serious humanitarian consequences, learn about some of the stories of people affected in the country. 

Gay and bisexual men and male sex workers face a lot of discrimination and harassment in Viet Nam. People in these communities may have a hard time, but they also have each other. Here, two men tell the stories of how they created a café and a clinic, respectively, to support the communities that have supported them. And the UN helps out. 

For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, the UN’s call to “Orange the World” comes with the rallying cry to “Fund, Respond, Prevent and Collect” – bridge the funding gaps, ensure essential services for survivors of violence, focus on prevention and collect the data that we need to adapt and improve life-saving services for women and girls. This year we are handing over the mic to them. 

Tens of thousands of refugees have been crossing the border from Ethiopia to Sudan since 7 November, fleeing conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. In addition to the current emergency response, UN humanitarian agencies have launched the development of a response plan targeting 200,000 individuals for a 6-month period.

In the sub-region, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) remains mobilized to support the effective implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security.

Statistics show that much remains to be done to eliminate violence against women and girls.

On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Secretary-General António Guterres reinforced his call for global solidarity. He urged combatants to lay down their arms and join in a global ceasefire. Across the globe, UN country teams covering 162 countries and territories are rallying their efforts, along with governments and partners, to combat COVID-19.