Stimulating investments, revitalizing global trade and preventing premature austerity, financial bubbles and widening inequalities remain critical for resilient recovery, says new UN report New York, 25 January — The United Nations today warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal […]
Development risks remain as economic activity, incomes likely to stay low for extended period WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 — The global economy is expected to expand 4% in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year. A recovery, however, will likely be subdued, unless policy makers move decisively to tame the pandemic […]
International migration to fall in 2020 for the first time in recent decades WASHINGTON, October 29, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis continues to spread, the amount of money migrant workers send home is projected to decline 14percent by 2021 compared to the pre COVID-19 levels in 2019, according to the latest estimates published in […]
The Government of Mexico formalized pre-purchase contracts for COVID-19 vaccine with AstraZeneca, CanSino Biologics and Pfizer to cover more than 100 million Mexicans. In the framework of the press conference led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, reported on the progress in Mexico’s strategy to guarantee universal […]
September 24, 2020 – The Women’s Voice and Leadership – Caribbean project today announced the 27 women’s rights organizations from eight CARICOM countries that will benefit from CAD$4.8 million that Canada has committed to support the efforts of women’s rights organizations in the region. The selection of the new grantees is the result of a […]
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN’s worldwide consultation reveals a strong call for action on inequalities and climate change, as well as more solidarity In January 2020, the United Nations launched the global consultation to mark its 75thanniversary. Through surveys and dialogues, it asked people about their hopes and fears for the future – representing […]
Madrid, 22 June 2020 – As tourism slowly restarts in an increasing number of countries, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released new data measuring the impact of COVID-19 on the sector. UNWTO emphasizes the need for responsibility, safety and security as restrictions on travel are lifted. The Organization also reiterates the need for credible commitment […]
Joint reflexions by United Nations Senior African Officials (*) A desperate yearning for a long-departed mother. Reaching deep from the bowels of fragile humanity. Grasping for breath. Begging for mercy. The entire world heard the tragic cry. The family of nations saw his face pounded against the harsh tarmac. Unbearable pain in broad daylight. A […]
