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Global Economy to Expand by 4% in 2021; Vaccine Deployment and Investment Key to Sustaining the Recovery
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 […]
COVID-19: Remittance Flows to Shrink 14% by 2021
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 […]
Mexico Ensures Vaccine for More Than 100 Million Mexicans: Ebrard
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 […]
Twenty-seven Women’s Rights Organizations From Across the Caribbean to Benefit from Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Program
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 […]
UN75: The Future We Want, The UN We Need
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 […]
New Data Shows Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism as UNWTO Calls for Responsible Restart of the Sector
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 […]
On the Black Lives Matter Protests and Other Mass Demonstrations Against Systemic Racism and Police Brutality
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 […]
World Oceans Day: Post-COVID Recovery Should Lock in Ocean Sustainability, says Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Secretary-General is urging governments to ensure their countries’ post-COVID economic recoveries are environmentally sustainable and safe for the ocean. Forty-seven of the Commonwealth’s 54 member countries have a coastline while 25 are either small island developing states or ‘big ocean states’ relying heavily on the ocean for food and income. On World Oceans Day (8 June), Secretary-General […]