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March 2020

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United Nations mobilizes globally in fight against COVID-19

With the coronavirus crisis spreading to more countries with broader social and economic implications, the United Nations is mobilizing its global workforce to help affected Governments to contain or slow the onslaught of this deadly disease.

COVID-19

March 2020

Action 2030 Blog

On Board with more Women in Leadership

Introduction by Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed

In 2020 it’s difficult to fathom that there are still women pioneers in centuries-old

Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women

Sustainable Development Goals

March 2020

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We are #WithHer

Did you know that one in three women experience violence in their lifetime? On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the work of activists around the world who are helping to eliminate violence against women and girls in their communities.

March 2020

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In Cuba there are many women like Yudith

Gender equality is one of the priority issues addressed by the United Nations in Cuba, and, along with its national counterparts, efforts are paying off.

February 2020

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Accelerated action needed for Africa to attain SDGs & Agenda 2063 goals

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, February 25, 2020 (ECA) – The United Nations and the African Union need to do more to ensure all Africans see their futures

February 2020

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Amina Mohammed hails AU-UN partnership for efforts to tackle Africa’s challenges

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 24 February 2020 (ECA) – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on Monday hailed the productive

February 2020

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Ingrid Macdonald of Australia UN Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ingrid Macdonald of Australia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and

February 2020

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Sen Pang of China UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sen Pang of China as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Namibia, with the host

February 2020

Announcement

Secretary-General appoints Sezin Sinanoglu of Turkey as UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sezin Sinanoglu of Turkey as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan

February 2020

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Solar power can safeguard the future for thousands of Yemeni children

Nearly all schools in Yemen have no adequate sources of electricity, which prevents students from having access to safe water and sanitation services.