Game-Changers in Viet Nam鈥檚 Successful COVID-19 Response
Viet Nam鈥檚 successful management of the COVID-19 outbreak so far can be at least partly attributed to the country鈥檚 investment during 鈥減eacetime鈥濃攖he period prior to the pandemic. The country has now demonstrated that preparedness to deal with infectious disease is a key ingredient for protecting people and securing public health in times of pandemics such as COVID-19.
Standing in Solidarity with Victims and Survivors of Terrorism in the Era of COVID-19
Despite the good progress we have made in recent years in advocating for victims of terrorism, much work remains to be done by Member States to ensure victims鈥 needs and rights are adequately prioritized.
The Virus of Racism: An Enduring Dilemma for Humanity
As is often the case, dedicated humanitarians, their legacies, intentions and influences are destined to converge at some point.
In an Era When Doing Nothing Is Risky, Humanity Must Be Prepared
Diversification and globalization are excellent engines for realizing the sustainable development of our global society; for colleges and universities, they must function as an excellent strategy to develop human resources that will open up the future of the uncertain world.
Karuna in the Age of Corona
Renowned photographer Nicholas Vreeland explores life in the village of Mundgod, India, during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, documenting acts of karuna (Sanskrit for compassion).
Nelson Mandela and Black Lives
The fact that the Black Lives Matter movement has found powerful resonances in many parts of the world in the wake of George Floyd鈥檚 killing indicates that we are not alone.
The Need for a Strengthened Multilateral Approach to Confront COVID-19 and Other Global Challenges
The tectonic waves of this pandemic aroused global reactions, while being sometimes uncoordinated, and jolted the multilateral system.
The World Health System and COVID-19
Let us hope that the emerging partnerships between science, medicine and the private sector are closer to making a medical breakthrough for preventing the occurrence or recurrence of COVID-19.
The Charter of the United Nations After 75 Years: Personal Reflections
Few would contest the enduring value and strength of the Charter as a normative instrument, even after 75 years of existence. Its purposes and principles have acquired a universal character unprecedented in human history.
The UN General Assembly: A 75-Year Journey Towards the Future We Want
The 75th anniversary of the United Nations takes place at a moment of reckoning for our shared planet and shared future. This is a time for action, ambition and partnership.
The Charter of the United Nations: Ideals for Shaping Our Reality
The Charter brings us together. It defines the United Nations as "a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations", where each member is treated as an equal across social, economic or political differences.
Reflections on the Charter of the United Nations on its 75th Anniversary
As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, let us remind ourselves of the promise it embodies, to help the world become a more prosperous, just, equitable and peaceful place.
Progress Towards Gender Equality and Women鈥檚 Empowerment: The UNDP Journey
As the largest development actor, UNDP holds a key responsibility to ensure progress towards gender equality and sustainable development.
COVID-19: What You Should Know About Masks
The Republic of Korea was able to lower its infection rate without the kind of strict, cross-border restrictions and lockdowns that were imposed in other countries.
Marking 75 Years of the Charter of the United Nations
At a time when the world is wrestling with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions and growing climate disruption, the Charter points the way to the solidarity we need today and across generations.