International Day for Biological Diversity 2020
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020 (22 May)
Impact of Covid-19 on Africa: Policy Brief
As COVID-19 spreads across the continent, Africa has responded swiftly to the pandemic, and as of now reported cases are lower than feared. Even so, much hangs in the balance.
In recent years Africans have done much to advance the well-being of the continent’s people. Economic growth has been strong. The digital revolution has taken hold. A free trade area has been agreed.
COVID-19 and Mental Health: Policy Brief
António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General) on COVID-19 and the need for action on mental health.
Countering Hate Speech related to COVID-19: Global Appeal
António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General) Global Appeal to Address and Counter COVID-19 Related Hate Speech
COVID-19 does not care who we are, where we live, what we believe or about any other distinction. We need every ounce of solidarity to tackle it together. Yet the pandemic continues to unleash a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering.
Disabilities and COVID-19: Policy Brief
António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General) at launch of Policy Brief on Persons with Disabilities and COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting every aspect of our societies, revealing the extent of exclusion that the most marginalized members of society experience.
Today, I would like to highlight how the pandemic is affecting the world’s 1 billion people with disabilities.
Even under normal circumstances, persons with disabilities are less likely to access education, healthcare and income opportunities or participate in the community.