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WHO chief points to ‘green shoots of hope’ in COVID-19 pandemic
Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to “green shoots of…
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WHO chief points to ‘green shoots of hope’ in COVID-19 pandemic
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FoRB Publications launches new book of Rosita Šorytė, on NRMs and the Pandemic
New religious movements are rarely given credit for their humanitarian work. A case in point is the Church of Scientology during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Opponents used the epidemic as…
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Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights
Spanish human rights attorney writes to Von der Leyen on planned violations of fundamental health rights
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Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief
Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief
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New humanitarian air service boosts COVID-19 response in the Pacific
A flight carrying protective masks, ventilators and other essential medical supplies for COVID-19 response, landed in Papua New Guinea on Thursday, marking the start of a humanitarian air service for…
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South Africa: UN health agency sends experts to help battle against COVID-19
South Africa: UN health agency sends experts to help battle against COVID-19
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Thailand’s COVID-19 response an example of resilience and solidarity: a UN Resident Coordinator’s Blog
In January, Thailand became the second country to confirm a COVID-19 case but, since then, the country has shown remarkable resilience and, as of late July, there had not been…
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Breastfeeding link to COVID-19 is negligible, says World Health Organization
The risk of COVID-19 infection from breastfeeding is negligible and has never been documented, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, in a call for greater support for the…
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Philippines: UN and partners launch major COVID-19 response plan to aid 5.4 million
Prioritizing the safety and well-being of women and girls, the UN and partners launched on Tuesday a COVID-19 humanitarian response plan to assist some 5.4 million of the poorest and…
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UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption
UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption