#COVID-19

17 May 2020

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Secretary-General Highlights Need to Tackle Rising Bias during COVID-19 Pandemic in Message for International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed today:

17 May 2020

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Information Technology Acts as Beacon of Hope during COVID-19 Crisis, Secretary-General Says in Video Message to Mark Global Day

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed today:

15 May 2020

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COVID-19 Pandemic Presents Security Council with Opportunity to Create More Transparent, Efficient Working Methods, Experts Stress in Open Debate

The global COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for the Security Council to explore ways to become more transparent, efficient and effective, while also forging closer ties with the broader United Nations membership, experts said during a 15 May videoconference meeting of the Council dedicated to its working methods.

14 May 2020

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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, General Assembly, in Silence Procedure, Adopts 7 Resolutions, 13 Decisions between 27 March and 14 May

The General Assembly adopted seven resolutions and 13 decisions since 27 March amid the coronavirus pandemic, including one adjusting its work methods and two others calling for intensified international cooperation to contain, mitigate and defeat COVID-19 and for Member States and stakeholders to take steps to prevent speculation and undue stockpiling that may hinder access to required equipment to address the spread of the virus.

14 May 2020

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End of Fighting in Yemen ‘within Close Reach’, despite Rising COVID-19 Cases, Special Envoy Tells Security Council

Amid unabated military clashes and a worrying jump in COVID-19 cases, an end to the fighting in Yemen is now “within close reach” as the warring parties continue to weigh a proposed set of draft agreements, the senior United Nations official in that country told the Security Council during a 14 May videoconference meeting.

13 May 2020

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Amid Rising Grief, Fear over COVID-19, Governments Must Make Ambitious Commitments to Treat Mental Illness, Secretary-General Says in Message Launching Policy Brief

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message marking the launch of the policy brief “COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health” in New York today:

12 May 2020

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Halting Transmission Must Remain Top Priority to Contain Historic COVID-19 Spread, Deputy Secretary-General Stresses at Launch of New Global Health Security Group

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the online launch meeting of the Group of Friends of Solidarity for Global Health Security, in New York today:

12 May 2020

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Shared Vulnerability to COVID-19 Reveals Common Humanity, Secretary-General Tells Faith Leaders, Stressing Their Key Role in Fighting Intolerance, Disinformation

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high‑level video conference on “The Role of Religious Leaders in Addressing the Multiple Challenges of COVID-19”, in New York today:

11 May 2020

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Millions Depend on Swift, Decisive COVID-19 Response, Deputy Secretary-General Says, Outlining Collective Plan to Overcome Historic Global Crisis

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Economic and Social Council informal briefing “Joining Forces: Effective Policy Solutions for COVID-19 Response”, in New York today: