Landmark G7 agreement pledges 870 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, half by end-2021 

13 June 2021
Health
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A senior UN official welcomed on Sunday, the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations’ commitment to immediately share at least 870 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, supporting global access and helping to end the acute phase of the pandemic. 

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Mozambique: Violence continues in Cabo Delgado, as agencies respond to growing needs

Peace and Security

Civilians continue to flee armed conflict and insecurity in northern Mozambique, more than two months after militants attacked the coastal city of Palma, located in Cabo Delgado province, UN agencies reported on Friday. 

UN Photo/Evan Schneider

UN elects five new members to serve on the Security Council 

UN Affairs

Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were elected by the 75th session of the General Assembly on Friday to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2022-2023 term. 

PAHO/Karen González Abril

Continuing Venezuela exodus and COVID-19 highlights need for global solidarity for most vulnerable

Migrants and Refugees

Vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 health and socio-economic crisis, urgently need greater support from the international community, UN humanitarians said on Friday, ahead of a donor conference hosted by Canada next week.

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UNESCO report highlights need for greater investment, diversity in science

SDGs

Although spending on science has risen worldwide, greater investment is needed in the face of growing crises, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended in a new report published on Friday. 

UNICEF/Minzayar Oo

UN rights chief urges accountability for escalating ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar

Human Rights

Escalating violence across Myanmar including attacks on civilians must be halted to prevent even greater loss of life and a deepening humanitarian emergency, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Friday.

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