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Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities
Critical health facilities across Africa risk being overwhelmed by surging COVID-19 infections, the UN health agency said on Thursday.
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Press briefing on plenary session this Friday, 4 June, at 11.00 | News | European Parliament
The European Parliament’s and political groups’ spokespersons will hold a briefing on the 7-10 June plenary session at 11.00 this Friday.Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP
Defense
NATO Secretary General gives keynote speech to preview the NATO Summit (online)
On Friday 4 June 2021, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will give a keynote speech to preview the NATO Summit in Brussels on 14 June. His speech “NATO 2030: a…
Defense
Secretary General welcomes Prime Minister of Lithuania to NATO Headquarters
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė of Lithuania to NATO Headquarters on Thursday (3 June 2021) to discuss the preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit.
Institutions
The UN offers training and work for Syrian refugees in Turkey
Challenges faced by refugees in the Turkish labour market The framework of a UN project creates employment opportunities for Syrians living in Turkey by strengthening co-operation and solidarity ties between…
Europe
EU citizens still have broadly positive image of EU but ask for reforms
Parliament’s latest public opinion survey shows support for EU remains high, despite the pandemic, but COVID-19 impact on personal finances felt or expected by more than half of Europeans
Institutions
UNGASS 2021 highlights diversity and inclusion as agents for change, and businesses as influential allies in the fight against corruption
© UN Women/Amanda Voisard While corruption is a global phenomenon, it affects men and women differently across the world. In many societies, women remain the primary caretakers of the family…
Defense
Visit to NATO by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania
On Thursday 03 June 2021 the NATO Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will meet with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, Ms Ingrida Šimonytė, at NATO Headquarters.
Defense
Secretary General lauds UK’s role in NATO, discusses Summit plans with Prime Minister Johnson
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hailed the UK as a key Ally in talks with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (2 June 2021), focused on preparations for the NATO Summit…
Health
Amidst COVID surge, Asia-Pacific region needs ‘immediate and stronger support’
With the coronavirus still raging in many parts of the world, the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, warned on Tuesday of vaccine shortages, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, and urged “immediate…