August 2020
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In Sierra Leone, as the Government made the wearing of face masks mandatory in public areas in May 2020, the UN team worked with local authorities and
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August 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
Sustainable Development is not new. It is simply a new name that draws on ancient wisdom that is renewed with each generation of indigenous people.
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August 2020
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Majaha Mbuyisa, despite obstacles and COVID-19 is working to empower young Emaswati living with HIV through his cleaning business and peer-to-peer facilitation.
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August 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
Every year on August 9, the world observes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
On this day, we recognize the achievements of the
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June 2020
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In Malawi, where children with albinism face attacks, and even ritual killings, going to school can expose them to life-threatening dangers. The UN is helping to make schools safer for these vulnerable students.
June 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
Costa Rica is winning plaudits for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alice Shackleford, UN Resident Coordinator in Costa Rica, and WHO Representative María Dolores Pérez-Rosales, explain why the small Central American country is managing to keep the number of cases down, and its population healthy.
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June 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
These are challenging times for Africa and the rest of our global village.
As of 24 May 2020, 54 countries in Africa had recorded more than 100,000
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May 2020
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Action 2030 Blog
For 13-year-old Rafina from Beira, one of Mozambique’s largest cities, the feeling seems familiar. Only one year has passed since Cyclone Idai hit
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May 2020
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Speaking to UN News, Amina Mohammed said that the global crisis unleashed by the virus could and should kickstart efforts to reach the Sustainable Development Goals, the 17 globally agreed targets to eradicate poverty, create a more equal and peaceful world and protect the planet.
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May 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. As of 26 April, the virus itself has already taken the
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