Many governments have already announced measures to stimulate the financial system, safeguard small and medium-sized enterprises and protect families and workers. Other countries are studying emergency packages to try to…
APRIL 24, 2020 – Speaking before the Security Council, the UN Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes region on Wednesday called on the international community to support countries in the region in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic…
Mogadishu – The United Nations in Somalia extends its warmest wishes to all Somalis as the holy month of Ramadan begins. “The holy month of Ramadan is a special time for solidarity and kindness; reflection and renewal. With…
United Nations Information Service in Geneva - 23 April 2020 Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva and moderator: Good morning everybody, thank you for being with us for this press…
I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in Yemen, at the start of the Holy month of Ramadan. To the people of Yemen: I wish Ramadan brings you its gifts of peace, reconciliation and joy. I hope you will continue to…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE BEGINNING OF RAMADAN I extend my warmest wishes as millions of Muslims around the world begin observing the holy month of Ramadan. This will, of course, be a very different Ramadan…
New-York, 24 April 2020 The COVID19 pandemic is a tragic reminder of how deeply connected we are. The virus knows no borders and is a quintessential global challenge. Combatting it requires us to work together as one human…
Mogadishu – Today, the United Nations and partners in Somalia launched the Somalia COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan (CPRP) to address the immediate humanitarian impact and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19…
Mogadishu – Today, the United Nations and partners in Somalia launched the Somalia COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan (CPRP) to address the immediate humanitarian impact and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19…
Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I brief you today as the Middle East continues to confront the monumental challenge of containing the COVID-19 pandemic. On 23 March, the Secretary-General launched an appeal…
KABUL - On behalf of the United Nations family in Afghanistan I extend my warmest wishes to all Afghans as the month of Ramadan begins. The period ahead is a special time of prayer and reflection, as well as a time to show…
I extend my warmest wishes as millions of Muslims around the world begin observing the holy month of Ramadan. This will, of course, be a very different Ramadan. Many community activities will naturally be affected by measures…