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WHO chief: Global cooperation needed to end
pandemic
Equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
is critical to global recovery efforts, and countries must stop pursuing
deals with vaccine manufacturers that will limit supply in other regions,
should waive intellectual property rules and should encourage pharmaceutical
companies to share vaccine knowledge to help speed up production, says World
Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. UNICEF
has announced it will supply low-income countries with syringes and safety
boxes to help them prepare for vaccination drives.Full Story: Reuters
(2/26), The Associated Press (3/1), UrduPoint (Pakistan)/Pakistan Point
News (3/1)
United Nations
IAEA urges deal as Iran declines US,
European talks
A temporary agreement between Iran and the
International Atomic Energy Agency facilitates limited inspection of the
country's nuclear activities, but full access is needed to fully monitor
Iran's nuclear capabilities, says IAEA head Rafael Grossi. Authorities in
Iran have rejected a proposal to meet with the US, the UK, France and
Germany on reviving the 2015 deal that limited Iran's nuclear development,
saying the US must lift sanctions against the country before discussions
begin again.Full Story: The Associated Press (3/1), Voice of America (2/28)
a.. Refugee agency seeks $164M to support
Central African Republic refugees
Voice of America (2/27)
a.. Bachelet criticizes China for rights
crackdown, abuses
Reuters (2/26)
Health & Development
UN seeks $3.85B to avert catastrophe in
Yemen this year
The United Nations is holding an online
appeal today for $3.85 billion in donations to avert a massive, man-made
famine in Yemen, where residents are facing the effects of war and the
pandemic amid declining financial support. UN-led aid operations only
received half of the support needed last year, and the global community must
step up and support Yemen to head off a hunger crisis and create conditions
that will allow for peace in the region, says UN Under-Secretary-General for
Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock.Full Story: Thomson Reuters
Foundation/Reuters (3/1), The Associated Press (3/1), The Guardian
(London) (free registration) (3/1)
Experts: More vaccinations needed to combat
Ebola
The World Health Organization is working
together with health authorities in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of
Congo to combat Ebola outbreaks in the two countries, but experts say
greater vaccination coverage is needed to reduce outbreaks and slow the
spread of the disease. WHO epidemiologist Vedaste Ndahindwa says authorities
in neighboring countries should also work proactively to reduce the risk of
cross-border outbreaks.Full Story: Anadolu Agency (Turkey) (3/1)
a.. WHO: Risk posed by bird flu in Russia is
low
Reuters (2/26)
a.. Syrian terror group must let displaced
minors go home, UNICEF says
Daily Sabah (Turkey)/Agence France-Presse
(2/28)
Climate and Energy
Climate commitments fall short of Paris deal
goals
Updated climate action plans submitted to
the United Nations thus far will only reduce carbon emissions by
approximately 1% by 2030, instead of the 45% reduction the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change says is needed to limit global warming, a UN report
says. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls the report a "red alert"
for the planet.Full Story: CBS News (3/27)
a.. No consensus reached in discussions
about online climate talks
Climate Home News (2/26)
Peacekeeping and Security
Fired Myanmar envoy sounds alarm as
crackdown escalates
Myanmar ambassador to the United Nations
Kyaw Moe Tun has vowed to fight against the military forces that fired him
last week and is calling on the global community to reject the military coup
in Myanmar and step in to protect protesters amid violent crackdowns. The UN
says at least 18 people were killed on Sunday as security forces responded
to continued protests with violence.Full Story: Voice of America (2/27),
The Associated Press (3/1), The Financial Express (Bangladesh) (3/28)
a.. Rights chief expresses concern over
continuing restrictions in Kashmir
Anadolu Agency (Turkey) (2/28)
a.. Report: Detentions, torture in Syrian
conflict could be war crimes
The Associated Press (3/1)
a.. UN seeks review of Bangladesh security
law, probe of prisoner's death
France 24/Agence France-Presse (3/1)
Hot Topics
a.. UNHRC to focus on pandemic abuses,
inequalities
Voice of America
a.. WFP: Pandemic, storms drive Central
American exodus
Climate Home News
a.. UNDP staffer joins race for
Secretary-General post
PassBlue
a.. India, Pakistan implement cease-fire
along Line of Control
Zee News (India)
a.. Tigrayan peacekeepers decline to go home
as S. Sudan deployment ends
The Associated Press
UN News
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UN Dispatch
Commentary and coverage on the UN and
UN-related issues
"An Historic Moment in the Fight Against
COVID Shows Why Cold Chains Are Key to Global Health and Development"Full
Story: UN Dispatch (3/1)
Quote of the Day
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governments to eliminate the discriminatory laws, policies & practices that
prevent people from getting the health services & support they need.
Everyone has the right to health.
Everyone has the right to live with respect
and dignity.
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