UNICEF To Stockpile Over Half A Billion Syringes For Future COVID-19 Vaccine
The agency, also known as the United Nations Children's Fund, plans to distribute up to 1 billion syringes by 2021.
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Why The Pandemic Could Change The Way We Record Deaths
Before COVID-19 came along, the world wasn't so great at counting deaths and understanding why people die. But the virus has propelled countries to ramp up their efforts.
Trump Sets Date To End WHO Membership Over Its Handling Of Virus
In a letter to the U.N., the president said the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization effective July 6, 2021. He was met with a barrage of criticism.
U.N. Security Council Demands Cease-Fire In Conflict Areas, Due To COVID-19
The Security Council has struggled for months to pass a resolution related to COVID-19 because of tussling between the U.S. and China over a reference to the World Health Organization.
George Floyd's Brother To U.N. Human Rights Council: 'I Am Asking You To Help Us'
Philonise Floyd calls for a United Nations probe into police brutality in the U.S., which is not part of the council. "I'm asking you to help him," he tells the diplomats. "I'm asking you to help me."
U.N. Chief: Security Council Gridlock Blocks Effective Coronavirus Response
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, says U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. He says the global body requires more enforcement mechanisms and more "appetite to bite."
How Will The U.S. And WHO Fare Without Each Other?
Global health experts weigh in on the short- and long-term consequences of the U.S. breaking ties with the World Health Organization.
'Some Of The Greatest Causes Of Misery': U.N. Warns Of Pandemic's Mental Health Costs
The United Nations' policy brief laid out concerns that the spread of COVID-19 and its economic consequences will take a heavy toll in ways that may not be immediately obvious.
U.N. Warns Number Of People Starving To Death Could Double Amid Pandemic
Some 700 million of the world's most vulnerable people will require food assistance, according to the U.N. humanitarian office, which is asking wealthy nations to commit $90 billion in aid.
U.N. Envoy Brings New Allegations Of War Crimes Against Myanmar
The outgoing U.N. monitor for human rights says Myanmar's military has attacked civilians in Rakhine and Chin states, including children. Myanmar is also accused of genocide against Rohingya Muslims.