“COVID-19 is a test for our societies, and we are all learning and adapting as we respond to the virus. Human dignity and rights need to be front and centre in that effort, not an afterthought.” With...
Geneva, 1 April 2020 - The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quantity and quality of weather observations and forecasts, as well as...
Broader economic program would provide up to $160 billion over next 15 months WASHINGTON, April 2, 2020 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a first set of emergency support...
PROTECTION CONCERNS • Civilian casualties: The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine recorded 5 conflict-related casualties (1 person killed and 4 injured). • Security: On 18 February, there...
Ensure Access to Information, Essential Services For Those Most at Risk (New York) – COVID-19 presents particular risks for many people with disabilities around the world, Human Rights Watch said...
(Kyiv, 26 March): In conjunction with the launch of the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Ms. Osnat Lubrani today issued...
Arabic versionRussian VersionChinese version GENEVA (25 March 2020) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called on governments to take urgent action to protect the health...
23 March 2020, Geneva – New World Health Organization (WHO) guidance will help countries accelerate efforts to stop people with tuberculosis (TB) infection becoming sick with TB by giving them...
Respect Rights in COVID-19 Response Recommendations for Governments in Addressing Pandemic (New York) – Governments should respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by prioritizing the right to health for all...
Focus on private sector and workers spearheaded by IFC to mitigate financial and economic impact of crisis WASHINGTON D.C., March 17, 2020 — The World Bank and IFC’s Boards of Directors approved...