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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COP26 defined by ‘reinvigorated multilateralism’ | UN News – SDGs
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), held last month in Glasgow, was defined by a “reinvigorated multilateralism”, a top UN official said on Tuesday during an online discussion on how the summit’s outcomes will impact climate action and the Sustainable...
Catherine M. Russell appointed new UNICEF chief | UN News – SDGs
UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres announced on Friday, that Catherine M. Russell of the United States will become the next Executive Director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
COVID-19 is biggest threat to child progress in UNICEF’s 75-year history | UN News – SDGs
The COVID-19 pandemic is rolling back progress on key childhood challenges such as poverty, health and access to education, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a new report on Thursday, representing the biggest global crisis for children since the agency was...
Unilateral sanctions particularly harmful to women, children, other vulnerable groups | UN News – SDGs
Women, children and other vulnerable groups are more likely to have their human rights impacted by unilateral sanctions, an independent UN human rights expert alerted on Wednesday.
Internet Governance Forum promotes inclusive digital future for all | UN News – SDGs
Leveraging the power of the Internet while tackling the risks of cyberspace is the focus of a UN meeting underway in Katowice, Poland, this week.
Despite COVID-19 connectivity boost, world’s poorest left far behind | UN News – SDGs
Some 2.9 billion people still have never used the internet, and 96 per cent live in developing countries, a new UN report has found. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the estimated number of people who have gone online this...
Financing sustainable development needed more than ever, says UN deputy chief Mohammed | UN News – SDGs
Securing the funding needed for sustainable development by involving as many actors from different sectors as possible, is more urgent than ever, amid a widening “trust deficit” between the haves and the have-nots, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Monday.
Immediately release sick Chinese journalist, rights experts urge | UN News – United Kingdom
UN-appointed independent human rights experts urged the Chinese authorities on Monday to release on humanitarian grounds, imprisoned citizen journalist and human rights defender, Zhang Zhan.
Interview: The most impactful actions at COP26 point to progress on climate change | UN News – SDGs
Of the many agreements and initiatives announced at the 26th UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the UN Climate Communications Lead at the Department of Global Communications narrowed down the three that she deemed most impactful.
Safe sanitation for all benefits people and the planet: UN chief | UN News – SDGs
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to keep their promise to leave no one behind and deliver health and sanitation to all.