UN staff step-up and step-in to support front line heroes battling COVID-19 in New York

A devastating surge in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks in New York City, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted United Nations staff to stand in solidarity with their host city, by stepping up support for healthcare workers and others on the front line.

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UN ready to support Pacific countries devastated by Tropical Cyclone Harold

12 Apr 2020

The United Nations stands ready to support four Pacific island nations devastated by the passing of Tropical Cyclone Harold last week.

First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan

04 Nov 2024

War in Sudan has devastated towns and cities across the country and pushed the healthcare system to collapse, just as cases of cholera and dengue fever are surging and hunger levels remain “above the famine threshold”, humanitarians have warned.

UN chief calls for ‘solidarity, unity and hope’ in battling COVID-19 pandemic

30 Apr 2020

Amidst the destruction of the of COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations chief expressed concern over a lack of “sufficient solidarity” with the world’s developing countries, that need support in responding to the worst economic and social crisis in generations.