The Rapidly-Evolving Impact of COVID-19
Evaluating the unique challenges and needs in affordable housing during uncertain times
UN-Habitat COVID-19 Readiness and Responsiveness Tracker
In association with CitiQ, the UN-Habitat has launched a new data platform to provide information from cities around the world to help develop response strategies and protect the population.
How can we address housing insecurity during the pandemic? – The Urban Institute Podcast
In the first of a series of podcasts on how the pandemic will affect vulnerable populations, host Justin Milner speaks with Mary Cunningham, vice president of the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center and researcher Samantha Batko about how the pandemic impacts those experiencing homelessness, those on the edge of becoming homeless and what policymakers can do to help.
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SDG stimulus could unlock $148 billion in debt savings: UNDP | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Developing economies could secure up to $148 billion in savings if the international community restructures their existing debt and expands access to future affordable finance, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a policy brief published on Wednesday.
On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Social progress must move into the spotlight, flanked by policies that can drive meaningful change for millions of currently struggling people, the UN deputy chief said, marking the World Day of Social Justice on Monday.
Guterres calls for G20 to agree $500 billion annual stimulus for sustainable development | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The UN on Friday called for a significant increase to the tune of $500 billion each year in extra financing from the world’s most developed nations, to meet the crucial 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
World Bank chief Malpass announces early departure | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The World Bank is poised to get a new president in 2023, as David Malpass announced his departure on Wednesday.
UN rights expert calls on Bangladesh to draft anti-discrimination leprosy laws | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
An independent UN human rights expert on Wednesday called on Bangladesh to draft laws to better protect those affected by leprosy.
Outbreaks underline critical need to ramp up health systems: Tedros | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Current disease outbreaks highlight the urgent need for every country to ramp up its care systems, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief told journalists on Wednesday.
Equality drive launched by African women leaders at landmark conference | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Women leaders called for swift, concerted action to advance gender rights at the first International Conference on Women’s Transformational Leadership, in Juba, South Sudan on Tuesday.
WHO reveals one-third of prisoners in Europe suffer mental health disorders | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
One in three prisoners in Europe suffer from mental health disorders, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report launched on Tuesday.
Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Sport can change the world, famous footballers and grassroots gamechangers alike said at a roundtable discussion on Monday, highlighting a new UN podcast series to mark the first International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, as and when Conducive to...
Turn words into action to get world back on track for 2030 goals | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Support “turbocharged” efforts to get back on track to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN chief told the General Assembly on Monday.