The United Nations marked its 75th anniversary on 21 September 2020, at a time of many challenges, including a global health crisis that has shaken the world that we live in. During this time, the UN country teams (UNCTs), behind the scenes, have come together to tackle these uncertainties, digitally.
Given the scale and scope of COVID-19, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinators, UN teams, are working as one across all facets of the response. Today, 24 July 2020, we showcase some of the coordinated efforts across the globe to help countries recover from the health, social and economic shocks the pandemic has caused.
One could easily observe Lachyn’s high spirit from her delighted smile when she entered the room on a wheelchair. Creating an inclusive environment for people like Lachyn and other vulnerable populations where they can benefit from quality community-based social services is what the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations are striving to achieve.
Together with national authorities, the private sector and other partners, the UN teams serving 162 countries and territories continue to prioritize the fight against COVID-19. Today, we highlight some of their work as of 19 June 2020.
Parents are relieved to learn that a toll-free number had become available to register births and get other government certificates. The number—132—was introduced at the end of 2018 for birth registration. It covers two of the country’s 12 districts, the ones with the lowest birth-registration rates.
