September 2020
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After the World Health Organization declared the pandemic on March 11, to prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Argentine Government ordered
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September 2020
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Announcement
Castries – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an
September 2020
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This is an especially challenging time across the globe. The world is facing a global pandemic, with countries’ health, social and economic
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September 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
Whilst no country can claim to have beaten COVID-19, some countries have been noticeably more effective in curbing the spread of the disease. Kamal Malhotra, the UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, explains why the country’s response to the pandemic has been so successful.
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August 2020
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Right now, UN teams are working as one with governments and partners to prevent and respond to COVID-19. Today, we highlight a few of the coordinated responses to COVID-19 as of 28 August 2020.
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August 2020
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A new joint programme has been established in Costa Rica to provide tools to social co-managers for basic protection for families and women's economic autonomy in three cantons.
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August 2020
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In Sierra Leone, as the Government made the wearing of face masks mandatory in public areas in May 2020, the UN team worked with local authorities and
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August 2020
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Nearly 820 million children worldwide do not have basic handwashing facilities at school, putting them at increased risk of COVID-19 and other
August 2020
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The UN Development system continues to support national efforts to fight against COVID-19 in a collaborative way through its UN Country Teams
August 2020
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UN teams continue to work with local authorities and partners to help mitigate the health and socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic. Below, we
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